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 opens up about the Los Angeles wildfires and the resilience of Californians. Hear his moving story of destruction and community support.

A gently-graying singing-competition judge on “The Voice.” 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...