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Yukmouth in a green "LUNIZ" jersey and sunglasses, Drake wearing a white vest and black shirt, holding a microphone.
Music

Yukmouth Says Bay Area Shouldn’t Accept Drake's “2 Hard 4 The Radio”

The Bay Area rap veteran questioned why Drake's Mac Dre-inspired track has been embraced by local fans, arguing that the region once pushed back hard against outsiders borrowing its sound without proper recognition.

Mark Elibert19 days ago
Drake in a black hoodie with DSquared2 logo, and Will Smith in a colorful jacket and blue cap, both against vibrant backgrounds.
Music

Drake's "2 Hard 4 The Radio" Gets Sensational 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' Theme Song Mash-Up

A viral remix from producer Spectre blends Drake’s “2 Hard 4 The Radio” with the iconic 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' beat.

Mark Elibert33 days ago
(L-R) Kamaiyah and Drake.
Music

Kamaiyah Defends Drake Over Claims He's Never 'Done Anything for the Bay'

The West Coast rapper collaborated with Drizzy and YG on "Why You Always Hatin?"

Karri with his hand on his face, P-Lo in glasses and a red cap, and Drake with braids and a necklace.
Music

Drake Taps Bay Area Natives P-Lo & Karri for Mac Dre Tribute on ‘Iceman’

P-Lo and Karri power Drake’s “2 Hard 4 The Radio” with a Mac Dre tribute.

Mark Elibert35 days ago
LaRussell smiling wearing a colorful jersey and a black-and-white hat, standing against a dark background.
Music

LaRussell Responds to Backlash for Song That Calls Hitler, Trump, and Epstein ‘Heaven-Sent'

The Bay Area rapper, who recently signed to Roc Nation, said his engineer told him he "probably shouldn't put this out."

Alex Ocho94 days ago
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(L-R) MC Hammer and Bad Bunny.
Music

MC Hammer 'Disagrees' Bay Area Artists Should Have Done Halftime Show: 'It Was Bad Bunny’s Time'

"He uplifted his community in perilous times," Hammer said, before calling the Puerto Rican superstar "courageous."

tara mahadevan126 days ago
Shannon O'Connor, also known as the "Party Mom," in glasses and a green prison uniform stands in a courtroom setting.
Life

Teen Testifies She Couldn’t ‘Escape’ Bay Area ‘Party Mom’ Who Allegedly Threw Secret Boozy Parties

Shannon O’Connor, now 50, is accused of supplying alcohol and pressuring underage teens into sexual activities at secret parties in 2020 and 2021.

Alex Ocho155 days ago
HBCU Football Player Shot By Police in Bay Area Awarded $8M
Sports

HBCU Football Player Shot by San Jose Police Awarded $8M Settlement

K'aun Green was awarded the second-highest lawsuit payout in the city's history.

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Pop Culture

IShowSpeed Calls Out ‘Dumbass’ Hit-and-Run Driver Caught on Camera During Stream

"They literally got you on the news," Speed told his chat after the incident.

A person holds a deck of Pokémon cards, including a Squawkabilly card, over a colorful game mat.
Life

Pokémon Card Dispute Leads to Stabbing Outside Gamestop

A fight broke out after two men allegedly tried to cut the line at a Bay Area GameStop.

Alex Ocho345 days ago
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E-40 in the video for his new single "Beating They Ass."
Music

E-40 Pulls No Punches on New Single "Beating They Ass"

40 Water showcases a dynamic new flow on his latest track

Will Lavin406 days ago
The image features the word "THANGIN" in bold yellow letters above two women in bikinis, stylized in a blue and yellow color scheme.
Music

E-40 and Too Short Join Cousin Fik on New Song "Thangin"

The new song arrives as the Too Short-narrated film 'Freaky Tales' hits theaters.

Snoop Dogg wearing a red jacket and sunglasses in 2025 on the left; Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur dressed in suits in 1996 on the right.
Music

Snoop Dogg Says 2Pac's 'Spirit Is All in Me' and Credits Him for Elevating His Style and Work Ethic

From fashion to focus, Snoop explains how 2Pac quickly changed the culture at Death Row Records.

Alex Ocho508 days ago
Kendrick Lamar sitting in a chair, wearing a blue hoodie and cap, reading a book titled "How to Pimp a Butterfly," with bikes in the background.
Style

All the Style References in Kendrick Lamar’s “Squabble Up” Video, Explained

From Kendrick’s Dodger blue hoodie to 'Soul Train' and Bay Area Hyphy attire, here are all the fashion references that nod to LA and West Coast pride.

Kia Turner570 days ago
San Francisco Bay Bridge with a ferry boat crossing beneath, mountains and city skyline in the background
Life

Man Rescued After Jumping Off Bay Bridge to Avoid Police Following Car Accident

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued the unidentified man, who jumped into the water after being involved in a rollover crash.

Brad Callas700 days ago
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Pop Culture

Keith Lee Ends Bay Area Food Tour Early, Says He's Unable to Find Good Restaurant Options to Review

The Bay Area was a stop on the TikToker's Keith Lee and Family food tour.

tara mahadevan889 days ago
Life

Bay Area Restaurants Offering Bottomless Mimosas to Charge ‘Vomit Fees’

An Oakland restaurant and a San Francisco area restaurant have announced they're charging $50 cleaning fees for brunch diners who can't hold their drink.

Joe Price981 days ago
Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry
Sports

Steph Curry Asks Bay Area Suburb Not to Allow Multi-Story Housing

Steph Curry and his wife Ayesha are asking the leaders of the town of Atherton not to allow multi-story housing citing privacy and their children's safety.

Brad Callas1238 days ago

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