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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Los Angeles has always been more than just palm trees and Hollywood glitz — it’s the heartbeat of West Coast Hip Hop. The city’s ...

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Rap legend Kurupt has been hospitalized as he battles “serious health issues,” according to TMZ. The outlet reported that Kurupt, 53, has been in the hospital “for weeks.” This comes as rapper Daz ...