Dr. Dre is the architect of West Coast Hip Hop, shaping the sound of Los Angeles with his groundbreaking production. As a member of N.W.A., Dre introduced gangsta rap to the mainstream with ...

Long Beach’s Olympics ambassadeur. But Snoop Dogg the MC, the laconic voice who defined West Coast gangsta rap in the ’90s, never left us. On Friday, he’ll release “Missionary,” a much ...

Snoop Dogg Released "Gin and Juice" From His 'Doggystyle' Album 31 Years Ago Snoop Dogg "Gin and Juice" 31 Yrs Ago ...

“Let me park my car right here.” Once the officer demands his keys, the West Coast gangsta rap icon gets visibly heated. He hands over the keys and says, “If I’m not under ...

Coolio started making music in the 80s, but he cemented his place in hip-hop history when he recorded Gangsta's Paradise. A leading figure in the US West Coast rap music scene in the 90s ...

The rap icon showcases that gritty West Coast gangsta rap sound on his 11th studio album “Man Down.” The album released last month caters to his longtime listeners who have supported him ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ice Cube could have chased trends to keep up with today’s rap game for his latest release, but instead, he stayed loyal to the gritty West Coast gangsta sound that’s been ...