West Coast hip hop feud

The West Coast hip hop feud was a well-known rivalry primarily in the early to mid-1990s, involving artists and factions from California’s West Coast. It centered around clashes between artists like Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G., as well as between different groups such as Death Row Records and Bad Boy Records. The rivalry was fueled by competition for dominance in the rap industry, personal conflicts, and regional pride, often escalating into violent incidents. It highlighted the tensions and complexities of fame, identity, and commentary on violence within the hip hop community during that era.