WEST COAST

CPO Boss Hogg has passed away at 52-years-old.

O.Y.G Redrum 781 has passed away after a battle with cancer.

ShooterGang Kony speaks on how he's revitalizing West Coast gangster rap, his upcoming album "Starshooter," and how he plans to take over the world.

The west coast legend will receive the honor in his east coast hometown.

Vince Staples makes sure to give YG his flowers, crediting him for reinvigorating the west coast sound.

Royce Da 5'9" gives west coast emcees their credit, noting how they tend to be responsible for making the "best albums."

The baby on "The Documentary" cover is now a grown adult.

South Central's BlueBucksClan joins us for this week's "Rise & Grind" where they discuss their athletic past, "Clan Virus 2," working with Quavo, and the state of L.A. hip-hop.

The legendary west coast pioneer DJ Battlecat breaks down his journey with music, the importance of analog technology, and how his new partnership with Audible Reality has allowed him the opportunity to share his ears with the masses.

The Game and Snoop Dogg share their thoughts on the main problem with California rappers.

The Game wants to make it abundantly clear that he carried the west coast on his back for a decade, a claim that inevitably sparked debate.

The Game says he's the best rapper from Compton, even calling out Kendrick Lamar.

KXNG Crooked notes that the west coast has been sorely underrepresented on the Verzuz stage, opening the floor for potential match-ups.

Xzibit takes to Instagram to pen a heartfelt message to Dr. Dre, a celebration of the legendary artist's career and empire.

Problem reveals that he'll be joined by Jay Rock and a mystery guest on his new single "Nothin."

Outlawz's member Napoleon recently described Biggie's return to the West Coast after Tupac's death as "arrogant" and "disrespectful."

Snoop Doggy Dogg takes it back.

"I do this shit like a motion picture."

Be Eazy

From the West Coast to the East Coast.

The family wants to keep it private.