The East Bay, California rapper is widely considered to be a west coast icon for his deep influence on the Bay Area hyphy scene. E-40’s impact on hip hop is undeniable, especially on the west coast.

Hip-hop was first created in 1973 in the Bronx, but it wasn't until the '90s that West Coast rappers truly showcased their unique sound on another level. The cool thing about West Coast rap, it's not ...

When people think of West Coast rap, their minds immediately go towards the stars of the ’90s. After New York laid the pathway as the mecca of hip-hop, rappers out of California bridged their ...