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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.

Too $hort, born Todd Shaw in L.A., is a pioneering West Coast rapper known for explicit lyrics and sparse instrumentals. He released his breakthrough album, "Born to Mack," in 1988, earning gold certification. Collaborating with legends like 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G., and Jay-Z, Too $hort's hits include "The Ghetto" and "Blow the Whistle." He's achieved multiple platinum albums and continues influencing hip-hop with projects like his 2020 collaboration with E-40.

Bay Area rapper E-40, born in Vallejo, known for inventive slang, achieved national fame with "In a Major Way" (1995) and hits like "Tell Me When to Go." He has collaborated with 2Pac, Lil Jon, T-Pain, and Mount Westmore (with Snoop Dogg, Too $hort, Ice Cube). His entrepreneurial spirit revitalized the hyphy scene, with albums frequently hitting the top charts and reaching gold status.

Scarface, born Brad Jordan in Houston, pioneered Southern thug rap. Known for gritty, hardcore lyrics, he found fame with Geto Boys and solo hits like "My Block." Collaborated with Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, and 2Pac. Despite mainstream challenges, earned acclaim with "The Fix" and won 2001 Source's "Lyricist of the Year." Hesigned Ludacris to Def Jam South, boosting his legacy.

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.