Latin Rap Pioneer Mr. Knightowl Passes Away at 56
WCS has just learned the unfortunate news that Latin rap pioneer Mr. Knightowl passed away early this morning from COVID complications. The San Diego legend was responsible for inspiring helping to inspire a generation of Hispanics to pick up a microphone and believe that they had a role in this thing we call Hip-Hop. Originally […]
Compton rapper Slim 400 dead at 33
Compton rapper and YG associate Slim 400 was reportedly shot and killed Wednesday night (December 8) at the age of 33. The artist survived a previous shooting in 2019 in which he was treated for 10 bullets to the torso. Slim just a day ago released his latest video Caviar Gold (IceWata) off hs last […]
Red Rum of Bangin’ On Wax Passes Away
We just got the sad news that Jermaine “Red Rum” Carter of Bangin’ On Wax fame has passed away. The Inglewood rapper was a pioneer of Blood rappers that later became prevalent in the rap industry.. Red Rum was also the cousin of hip-hop legend Kurupt and was briefly signed to the infamous Death Row […]
Snoop Dogg’s Mother Passes Away
We at WestCoastStyles would like to offer our condolences and prayers to Snoop Dogg and his family for the loss of his mother Beverly Tate, who died Sunday October 24th. Rest In Peace.
RIP to West Coast veteran and Skid Row activist General Jeff
RIP to the.General aka The Mayor of Skid Row. We got the sad news that General Jeff passed away as it was decided to have his life support ended. Jeff had recently been hospitalized from heart issues and needed the help of life support after conditions gravely worsened. General Jeff was a DJ affiliated with […]