The record shop that helped launch Snoop Dogg’s career is taking strides to become a West Coast hip-hop museum.
VIP Records, the Long Beach, California, record shop that played a pivotal role in launching Snoop Dogg’s hip-hop career is taking steps to become a museum dedicated to West Coast hip-hop.
Kelvin Anderson, who has called VIP Records home for 53 years, pitched civic leaders, artists, and friends his vision to transform the record shop’s lot into a multifaceted facility featuring a recording studio, printing space, restaurant, and live music venue, focusing on showcasing emerging talent…