Cypress Hill is a pioneering hip hop group from South Gate, California, formed in 1988. As one of the first Latin American acts to achieve mainstream success in hip hop, they are known for their influential role in shaping West Coast and 1990s hip hop. The group has sold over 20 million albums worldwide, earning multi-platinum and platinum status for their work. Their first five albums received widespread critical acclaim. Cypress Hill is recognized for their advocacy of cannabis legalization and made history in 2019 as the first hip hop group to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.