Kottonmouth Kings

Kottonmouth Kings is a Southern California hip-hop group known for blending rap with rock, reggae, and funk influences, creating a distinctive stoner rap sound that emerged in the 1990s. The collective, fronted by B-Real and featuring multiple members including rappers, singers, and musicians, built their identity around laid-back West Coast vibes, cannabis culture, and anti-establishment themes. Their eclectic production style and emphasis on live instrumentation set them apart from mainstream hip-hop, establishing them as pioneers of the crossover rap-rock genre.