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West Coast most often refers to coastline which is on the western side of a particular area. Many other terms refer to this initial meaning. Some of these things include:
Chelsea Chanel Dudley (born September 1, 1988), better known by her stage name Chanel West Coast, is an American rapper and television personality. She came to prominence for her roles in MTV's Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory and Ridiculousness.
Dudley appears in MTV's Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory, working for Dyrdek as a receptionist and secretary; she started working at the Fantasy Factory after meeting Rob Dyrdek indirectly through MySpace, later auditioning for the part. She was added as one of the series' main cast members in the first season.
Dudley also co-hosts MTV’s Ridiculousness and plays the voice of the character Flipz in the animated series Wild Grinders.
In early 2010, she collaborated with rapper Somaya Reece on the single "Tramp". In early 2011, Polow Da Don signed her to his label, Zone 4. She is currently writing and recording songs in the studio for her debut mix tape and album, and also performs at nightclubs and venues in the United States. Dudley appeared in Planet Hollywood's song "PHAMOUS" where she collaborated with Midi Mafia.
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. (born October 20, 1971), better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg (formerly known as Snoop Doggy Dogg), is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school. Shortly after graduation, he was arrested for cocaine possession and spent six months in Wayside County Jail. His music career began in 1992 after his release when he was discovered by Dr. Dre. He collaborated on several tracks on Dre's solo debut, The Chronic and on the titular theme song to the film Deep Cover.
Snoop's debut album Doggystyle, was released in 1993 under Death Row Records making a debut at No.1 on both the Billboard 200 and R&B charts. Selling almost a million copies in the first week of its release, Doggystyle quickly became certified 4× platinum in 1994 and spawned several hit singles, including "What's My Name" and "Gin & Juice". In 1994, Snoop released a soundtrack on Death Row Records for the short film Murder Was The Case, starring himself. In early 1996, Snoop Dogg was cleared of charges over his bodyguard's 1993 murder of Philip Woldemariam. His second album, late 1996's Tha Doggfather, also debuted at No.1 on both charts with "Snoop's Upside Ya Head" as the lead single. The album sold only half as well, being certified double platinum in 1997.