L.A. Rap Radar

Before the platinum moments and major recognition, trapLA caught up with East Oakland’s own Adrian Marcel for a real conversation with Neeko. In this throwback interview, Adrian talks about his project GMFU , the single “Mobin,” and linking heavy hitters like Too Short, Lil Boosie, and MCity Jr. for the record. He also breaks down his creative process, the West Coast influence behind his sound, an...

Before the plaques, before the Grammys, before the world knew his name… this is Jay Rock in his rawest form. Trap LA pulled up to Watts and tapped in with Jay Rock early in his journey — talking about his upbringing, street life, unity, and the realities behind the lifestyle that later shaped his music. From speaking on growing up in his neighborhood to giving real advice to the youth, this interv...

L.A. Rap Radar taps in with Grammy-winning West Coast producer Larry Jayy for a quick but solid sit-down about his production run, his work with Mustard , Kendrick Lamar , RJmrLA , G Perico , and more. In this interview, Larry Jayy keeps it real about his catalog, working behind the scenes on some of L.A.’s hardest records, and how he approaches making music without forcing a “hit record” mindset....

In this real talk clip, DJ Crash D breaks down why surrounding yourself with “yes men” can ruin your success, your business, and your entire movement. Too many people keep the wrong circle around them—people who agree with everything, hype bad decisions, and disappear when things fall apart. In this video, Crash explains why you NEED real ones around you… people who will check you, challenge you,...

L.A. rapper Drip_YBC taps in with PoonDaGa at one of TrapLA’s Content & Connect nights for a quick but real conversation about his music, grind, and what he’s pushing right now. This is what TrapLA is all about — bringing artists together to create content, network, and build real opportunities. No clout-chasing… just creators working 🤝🏾 If you’re an artist in L.A. and you’re serious about y...

L.A.’s own Slim Rose taps in with PoonDaGa during a TrapLA Content & Connect night for a quick but powerful interview. She speaks on her grind, her presence in the game, and why she’s one of the female artists you need to be watching coming out of Los Angeles right now 💯 These moments right here is what TrapLA is about — real artists, real energy, and real opportunities to get seen and heard....

DJ Tye Hollywood taps in with PoonDaGa at TrapLA’s Content & Connect for a quick interview breaking down his journey in the industry. From being part of the Power 106 street team to hitting schools on tour and DJing for DDG — Tye Hollywood is outside putting in real work and building his name the right way 💯 This is what TrapLA brings to the table — real conversations with people making moves...

Inglewood’s own Leeky2x taps in with PoonDaGa at TrapLA’s Content & Connect for a quick but real conversation about his rise, his city, and what’s next. From going viral to building momentum in the L.A. scene, Leeky2x speaks on staying consistent and keeping the pressure on 💯 This is what TrapLA is about — catching artists in real time while they on the come up and giving them a platform to b...

L.A. Rap Radar tapped in with LosAngeles. KAE for a new interview conducted by Rendered_Useful . In this conversation, the Hawthorne, California artist talks about his grind, dropping new music consistently, and the momentum he’s building in less than a year in the game. KAE also speaks on his recent records “Goofy Hoe” and “Kimbo,” shares which song is his favorite, and gives insight into the wor...

What REALLY happened at Destination Smokehouse? 👀 In this exclusive Trap LA Zoom interview, our hostess Jess From The West sits down with Josh, head of security at Destination Smokehouse, to break down the viral “Tenderism” controversy, the Keith Lee situation, and everything that went down behind the scenes. Josh gives his firsthand account of: The viral rise of Mr. Tenderism What REALLY happene...

In this full interview with trapLA host Anissa, comedian, actor, and former boxer Malik Bazille breaks down his real journey from the ring to the screen. Malik talks about his impressive boxing background, discipline, and how those same traits helped him transition into acting and comedy. He also shares the wild story of how he landed a role in Creed without an audition — just off stepping up in t...

In this exclusive trapLA Uncut interview, legendary music executive Damizza sits down with Anissa to speak on his journey, the music industry, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Damizza shares a powerful personal story about Diddy (Sean Combs) —revealing a side of the mogul that most people never get to see. From stepping in during a family emergency to showing real loyalt...

Snoop Dogg pulls up to L.A. Rap Radar Radio with host PoonDaga for an exclusive, unfiltered conversation about legacy, longevity, and building the new era of Death Row Records. From breaking down why there’s no age limit in hip-hop, to putting on the next generation, to revealing how he’s expanding Death Row into music, film, gaming, and more—Snoop gives real game for artists, entrepreneurs, and a...

Everybody screaming “the music industry is a scam”… but nobody talking about the REAL problem. In this episode of Crashing Out , DJ Crash D aka Big Trap breaks down the truth: 👉 Why artists are actually scamming themselves 👉 How skipping steps leads to getting finessed 👉 The difference between REAL promo vs wasted money 👉 Why your song not blowing up isn’t always a “scam” Too many artists want...

In this throwback interview from April 19, 2018, DJ Crash D sits down with young Black author Mariah Hayes as she talks about her journey into the world of writing, entrepreneurship, and self-publishing. Mariah shares how she transitioned from working a 9-to-5 job to pursuing her passion for writing full time, motivated by her desire to build a better future for her children and create something m...

TrapLA pulled up to the “She Get It” video shoot in Hollywood, California to chop it up with producer Low The Great , the hitmaker behind the record featuring Daj Dolla, OhGeesy, Jeeezy Obama, and 310Babii . In this exclusive interview conducted by JessFromTheWest , Low The Great breaks down how the collaboration with Daj Dolla came together in the studio, the creative process behind producing the...

On this episode of What’s Hot L.A. , host Christal taps in with KayyVoee_ , a talented L.A. artist making noise both in the booth and behind the tattoo gun. KayyVoee_ opens up about how he got his start in music, how tattooing became part of his identity, and how both crafts help him express his story and grind. From studio sessions to tattoo sessions, he breaks down how he stays consistent, handl...

Slim Rose steps off stage at Harvard & Stone in Hollywood and hits the crowd with her new series — Unpopular Opinion , powered by L.A. Rap Radar x trapLA . In Episode 1, she chops it up with a special guest about fake designer , red flags , cheating , city girl energy , and more. From getting robbed for a fake bag 😳 to calling out L.A.’s biggest turn-offs — this convo is all vibes, laughs, an...

On this episode of L.A. Rap Radar , host Rendered_Useful sits down with KingTieson , a rising L.A. rapper known for his raw perspective, street wisdom, and sharp delivery. KingTieson opens up about his come up, the lessons he’s learned balancing life in the streets and the music industry, and how staying true to himself has been the key to his growth. He also shares what keeps him motivated, the r...

On this episode of L.A. Rap Radar , host Rendered_Useful taps in with Khyd94 , one of the most authentic new voices repping the city. Khyd keeps it all the way real about the highs and lows of chasing success in L.A.’s rap scene — from losing friends and dealing with struggle to finding motivation through music. He talks about using pain as fuel, building consistency, and why collaboration over co...

On this episode of L.A. Rap Radar , host Rendered_Useful sits down with LosAngeles. Kae , one of the new young Latino voices putting on for the city in a real way. Kae opens up about growing up in L.A., finding his lane in the rap game, and how he’s using music as a way to express his story and represent his people. From early freestyle sessions to learning how to move smarter as an independent ar...

In this episode of What’s Hot L.A. , host Christal sits down with rising star Queen Breezy (aka Queen1017BSM ) — a bold voice in the new wave of female rap who turned heartbreak into her hustle. Queen opens up about how a personal tragedy led her to start making music, how her first freestyle went viral, and the moment she realized she was born to be a star . She also talks artist development, son...

In this episode of What’s Hot L.A. , host Christal sits down with one of the most talked-about voices in L.A.’s independent scene — Slim Rose , also known as Slim Barbie . Slim keeps it all the way real as she and Christal dive into street politics, the Mo3 and Yella Beezy situation , and how energy, words, and manifestation can shape your reality. The conversation touches on loyalty, female empow...

In this exclusive L.A. Rap Radar interview, Captun sits down with Rendered_Useful to talk about his journey, the L.A. grind, and the mindset behind his music. From real-life experiences to the creative process that fuels his sound, Captun opens up about what it really takes to make a name in today’s West Coast rap scene. Tap in to hear the full story behind his latest drops, collaborations, and ho...

In this episode of What’s Hot L.A. , host Christal sits down with rising Los Angeles rapper SdotFrmDaBlock — a raw and fearless voice out the West who turned a viral fight video into a full-blown music rollout and movement. Sdot opens up about how that viral moment became a turning point for his career, how he used it to push his latest track, and what it really takes to build a name in the L.A. r...