CALIFORNIA

Kendrick continues racking up accomplishments this year.

Wale and Eric Bellinger have a collaborative project on the way.

Mally Mall sees a good friend in Justin Bieber.

Gavin Newsom walks out to 2Pac and quotes Kendrick Lamar during his victory speech.

Could it be an exit strategy?

"I’m focused on being the best rapper of this generation."

Hundreds show up for BBQ event in Oakland after "that" racial incident.

President Donald Trump wants all the so-called "animals" to get out.

Bill de Blasio promises sweeping reforms.

Outside Lands gets some new additions.

An off-duty cop pulled a gun when he assumed a paying customer was stealing.

B-Real salutes Kenny for his Tupac ways.

Kevin Gates has been given strict travel restrictions by the Illinois Correctional Institute.

Is California the strongest region in hip-hop history? Draft your own team in our new Bracket Competition!

"Let the smashing and dashing begin."

The Crip threat is very real, according to The Game.

50 Cent gives his two cents on the Daz Dillinger/Kanye West situation.

Daz Dillinger has effectively issued a warning to Kanye West.

Chief Keef gets a chance to clear his name.