West Coast hip-hop collective Living Legends are a staunchly independent rap institution that dates back to the mid-'90s. Made up of an expanding lineup of solo artists, the group has made a point of rejecting the corporate side of the music industry for the entirety of their decades-long run, self-funding their recordings and live shows with a grassroots ethic that also comes through in their music. Though they went through a bit of a lull after a wildly productive stint in the 2000s, Living Legends remained intermittently active and in 2023 released their first studio full-length in almost 20 years, the aptly titled The Return.