Chicano culture and musicians played a key role in developing West Coast rap in the late 1980s/early 1990s. Although they weren't as celebrated as Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, and Dr. Dre during the genre's heyday, iconic recording artists like Cypress Hill (led by B-Real who is half Mexican), and Kid Frost released their first studio albums around the same time. 2pac understood the importance of Mexican Americans in Los Angeles, paying homage to their community with a memorable verse in "To Live and Die in L.A." In the decades that followed, other Los Angeles artists, such as Y.G., have followed suit.
In a recent interview with Smooth Vega, Houston rap legend Bun B spoke about the importance of the Chicano community in his home state--regarding hip hop. The "Getting Throwed" rapper outlined some of their contributions to the culture before explaining why it was important for him to make sure that they felt represented during his live show at the Rodeo Houston Southern Takeover.
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