Have you noticed the sudden influx of rappers moving to Los Angeles lately. Hip-hop has seen a ton amount of rappers pack up their bags and move out West Coast over the last couple of years. Some have been in L.A. for awhile now such as Freddie Gibbs, Mac Miller, Iggy Azalea and Big Sean. Here are four rappers who moved to "The Golden State" to get inspired.

Lil Wayne
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Lil Wayne

While Lil Wayne is working on his last album Tha Carter 5 and is on his way out West to live.

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Chance The Rapper

Chance The Rapper and James Blake collaborated last year with the remix of "Round Here." They also became roommates this year, moving into a house together in Los Angeles.

Chief Keef
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Chief Keef

Chief Keef packed his bags and left Chiraq for Cali after leaving a rehabilitation facility in Orange County, California

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French Montana

French Montana moved to move to Los Angeles to work on his sophomore album, Mac & Cheese 4 (and to be closer to his new girlfriend Khloe Kardashian).

 

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