Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. is a hip hop group from Carson, California, formed by the Devoux brothers, who are of American Samoan descent. Rising to fame in the mid-1980s after a successful tour in Japan, they became known for blending gangsta rap with funk and heavy metal influences. The name reflects both their intense style and their deep brotherhood, with T.R.I.B.E. standing for Too Rough International Boo-Yaa Empire. Considered pioneers in the Los Angeles hip hop scene, their distinctive sound and powerful presence made them influential figures in West Coast rap.