East Coast

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, East Coast has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Jan 2026). Represents one side of the hip-hop rivalry, associated with artists like Biggie Smalls and Bad Boy Records.

East Coast hip-hop is a regional subgenre of hip-hop music that originated in New York City during the 1970s. Hip-hop is recognized to have originated and evolved first in the Bronx borough of New York City. In contrast to other styles, East Coast hip-hop music prioritizes complex lyrics for attentive listening rather than beats for dancing. The term "East Coast hip-hop" more specifically denotes hip-hop originating from the Northeastern United States. Southeastern states such as Georgia or Flor