My goal isn’t to be famous. If you listen to my music, my goal and my strive is to be a lion in my community.” ...

Rapper Justin Walton, known as Jwalt, is being considered for two GRAMMY categories. The Oakland native could be among the nominees for best new artist and best rap album. The Recording Academy, ...

Nán Fiero’s latest album is slated for release on Cinco de Mayo. His music highlights West Oakland’s overlooked Mexican ...

Oakland rappers continue to uphold a longstanding tradition of hip-hop that prioritizes community accountability over individual fame. This vital local scene persists even as streaming metrics and ...

Oakland hip-hop originator Too Short had already dropped 15 albums by the time Blow the Whistle rolled around in 2006. It was ...

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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Bay Area rap icon and Oakland’s own Too Short dialed into KRON4’s “Table 4 All” telethon Thursday to encourage locals to donate to a good cause this holiday season. During the ...