Top Dawg Entertainment

Top Dawg Entertainment is an independent West Coast record label and artist development company founded by Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith. Known for cultivating critically acclaimed hip-hop and R&B artists—most notably Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and ScHoolboy Q—TDE emphasizes boutique A&R, creative autonomy, and long-term artist development. Its consistent track record of culturally resonant releases has positioned the label as a major influencer in contemporary American music.