Kendrick Lamar set 2024 off with his "Like That" verse and since then, other West Coast Hip-Hop acts have stepped up their ...

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Rapper and actor Saafir, who was a key figure in West Coast hip-hop, has died at age 54. A joint Instagram post by rapper ...

Saafir, the highly-regarded underground MC who helped bring national attention to Bay Area hip-hop, has died at the age of 54 ...

Saafir was a member of the group Golden State Project alongside Ras Kass and Xzibit, and the latter confirmed his passing on ...

Hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg publicly backed Kendrick Lamar following a playful mention in Lamar’s latest album “GNX,” ...

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When it comes to West Coast hip-hop, Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg epitomize a lifestyle of cool vibes, timeless music, and ...

West Coast hip-hop legend Saafir, known for ‘Boxcar Sessions’ and Hobo Junction, passes away, leaving fans mourning.

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On November 22, iconic rapper and filmmaker Ice Cube dropped his latest album, Man Down, which promises to deliver the quintessential sound and spirit of West Coast hip-hop. The album features a ...

On Nov. 22, rapper Kendrick Lamar surprised fans by releasing “ GNX ,” his sixth studio album. The release capped off an ...