Ice Cube with Baby Bash, Luniz, and more

Vallejo-born rapper Baby Bash blends Latin rap and smooth funk, known for hits like "Suga Suga" and "Cyclone." Collaborated with Frankie J, T-Pain, and Santana.

Oakland rap duo Luniz, formed by Yukmouth and Numskull, hit fame with "I Got 5 on It" from their debut album Operation Stackola, toppling Michael Jackson on charts. Known for humorous lyrics on life.

Zapp, led by Roger Troutman, revolutionized '80s funk with their vocoder talk boxes and grooves. From Hamilton, OH, they collaborated with Bootsy Collins, scoring hits like "More Bounce to the Ounce" and "Dance Floor." Roger's solo successes included "I Want to Be Your Man." Known for their influence on electro-funk, they played a role in Dr. Dre & 2Pac's "California Love." The group's lasting legacy was marked by platinum success and tragic loss in 1999.

Ice Cube, born O'Shea Jackson in South Central LA, is a pivotal rap artist known for N.W.A's "Boyz-N-the-Hood." Successful solo career with hits like “It Was a Good Day,” produced films like "Friday," and co-produced the acclaimed "Straight Outta Compton" (2015). He collaborated with Dr. Dre and formed Mount Westmore. Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cube remains influential in both music and film.

Warren G, born Warren Griffin III, is a pioneering American rapper and producer known for the iconic 1994 track “Regulate” with Nate Dogg. He has sold 8-10 million records globally. Now, Warren G is expanding into the culinary arts, drawing on his family history.

Born Alvin Nathaniel Joiner in Detroit, MI, Xzibit rose from underground rapper to renowned West Coast MC in the late '90s. Known for hits like "Paparazzi" and "What U See Is What U Get," he worked with notable artists such as Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Eminem. His album "Restless" went platinum. He later gained fame as the host of MTV's "Pimp My Ride" while also pursuing acting, appearing in films like "8 Mile" and "XXX: State of the Union." Despite facing financial troubles, Xzibit made a musical return with "Napalm" in 2012.