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Drake; Credit: Mathew Tucciarone

10 R&B Songs to Get You Boo’d Up This Summer

Nothing beats summertime in Los Angeles. Aside from being the entertainment capital of the world, it’s also the perfect place for love, lust and everything in between. With the warm summer rays, laid-back vibes and beaches at your beck and call, it’s only right to spend time with that special someone....
Bazzi; Credit: Bryant

R&B Star Bazzi Evolves From Online Sensation to Selling Out Theaters

If you were anywhere near Snapchat on Valentine’s Day, you probably heard Bazzi’s romantic record “Mine,” paired with endless filters and heart-eyed emojis. It’s crazy to think that just six months ago, the R&B crooner was known only for his social media presence, doing Vine impressions and YouTube covers. Now he celebrates the release of his debut album, Cosmic....
From Snow Tha Product to the Cure

Snow Tha Product Is Rapping in Her Own Lane

Born in the Bay Area but now residing in Los Angeles, Snow Tha Product, real name Claudia Alexandra Feliciano, is forging a path as a Mexican-American female rapper in an urban, male-dominated industry....
Caye and Wiz; Credit: Simon Chasalow

Premiere: Caye & Wiz Khalifa Make It Look “Easy”

Caye is ready to set all the vibes for the summertime. Born in Boston but now residing in sunny Los Angeles, the singer-rapper carries his own signature sound, embodying a hybrid of hip-hop and pop, with elements of calypso, reggae and jazz. He premieres the official music video for “Easy,” featuring Wiz Khalifa, exclusively on LA Weekly.com....
Rapper 2 Chainz appeared last week at a downtown L.A. cannabis conference.; Credit: Alex Halperin

10 Feel-Good Rap Songs to Celebrate the Summer

Who’s ready for summer?! Los Angeles is the prime destination for all activities indoors, outdoors and everything in between. With the sun beaming and the waves crashing, the beaches are calling your name. This is the time of the year when stress levels are lowered, cocktails are poured, joints are sparked and the finer things in life are enjoyed....
03 Greedo; Credit: Joshua Garcia

03 Greedo Proposes to His Girl Onstage at His Last Show Before Prison

The dreaded day finally arrived. One of Los Angeles’ most loved, most listened to rappers took to the stage for the last time before turning himself in. The poignancy of the situation was impossible to ignore, with 03 Greedo facing a 20-year sentence and the prospect of leaving behind a daughter and a soon-to-be fiancée....