Tim Dog vs. The West Coast: Frustrated at being overlooked, New York rapper Tim Dog became so disillusioned with the attention West Coast rap was receiving that he recorded the angry single 'Fuck Compton' in 1991. The abrasive track dissed West Coast music and threatened stars including Dr Dre, Ice Cube and MC Wren. Sadly for Tim Dog, he soon disappeared into obscurity while the rappers he slammed went on to have successful careers. Doh!
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