“Ain’t No Thang”
A track produced by DJ Battlecat.
From Eastside Long Beach to the West Coast hip-hop archive, Beefy Locc’s story spans the early days of local rap, music collaborations, interviews and community work.
Before he was known as Beefy Locc, he went by Ice Box. He was part of Crushing Productions, an early Long Beach hip-hop collective that included Domino, Radio, Rock Chill, Popeye, Billy Flowers and Taj Bosley.
The collective’s story connects to TFA—Taking Full Action—and the foundations of the city’s rap scene. Rooted in Eastside Long Beach, Beefy Locc’s history reflects the people, studios and local landmarks that helped shape the region’s sound.
From the early Long Beach rap scene to West Coast hip-hop history, Beefy Locc’s story brings together music, collaborations, interviews and community.
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A track produced by DJ Battlecat.
Listed as a Beefy Loc appearance on the 1999 Thicker Than Water soundtrack.
Listed on the 1997 Life After Evolution (Reality Check) compilation.
Associated titles include “Happy C Day,” “Rest N Peace,” “Out Here,” “Night Rider” and “Crip Anthem.”
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Beefy Locc discusses Long Beach hip-hop history, Crushing Productions and his perspective on the Eastside.
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DJ Battlecat, Slink Johnson and Beefy Locc at Jordan High School in Long Beach.
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“Blue Liquid” • Soundtrack appearance • 1999
“Where’s The Weed At” • Reality Check compilation • 1997
“Night Rider” • Kola The Lyrical Soda • Credited as Beefe Loc • 1997
Track produced by DJ Battlecat.
Appearance associated with Michel’le’s Gumbo Roots project.
Listed as a late-1990s N.O.T.S. underground collective appearance.
Daz Dillinger featuring Makloyd; described as a tribute honoring Beefy.
Lil Eazy-E featuring Daz Dillinger, Nhale and Beefy Loc.
Additional songs and tributes connected to Long Beach artists and community figures.
Photos, memories, local basketball and moments from Beefy Locc’s Long Beach story.
Beefy Locc has participated in Long Beach community initiatives, including a ManUp Clothing mission alongside Big Chicc, OG Quewan and Famous Flossy addressing gun violence. His public message emphasizes mentorship, safer communities and support for Long Beach artists.
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