Let’s talk about the best Gangsta Rap songs of all time. Gangsta Rap is a subgenre of hip-hop that, since its inception in the 1980s, has remained an influential aspect of the culture. Speaking to ...

If a rapper were only to be known for one song, it’s hard to beat “Gangsta’s Paradise.” Coolio’s signature No. 1 smash in 1995 was voted the best single of the year in the Village Voice’s “Pazz & Jop” ...

For better or for worse, Gangsta rap has always been one of the most beloved and popular sub-genres in hip-hop for the past three decades. The artists involved have been super polarizing for better ...

Raleigh emcee Tyrell Moten (Ty 4 Thought) was born and raised in Kinston, a small town that was once the hub of African American music in eastern North Carolina. In addition to influencing jazz, ...

Ice Cube is considered one of the early leaders of the so-called “Gangsta Rap” phenomenon, so any opinion he offers on the subject is valid. Recently, Candace Owens posited a theory that the Hip-Hop ...

"I call it reality-based rap," Ice-T says of the gangster rap genre. His '92 hit "Cop Killer" was controversial; he later played a police detective in Law and Order: SVU. Originally broadcast in 1994.

In recent weeks, conservative commentator Candace Owens has been making headlines after her departure from The Daily Wire. Seeking to maintain her relevance, Owens took to social media to share her ...

Queen banned "gangster rap" artists from sampling their back catalogue amid fears it would "promote violence or abuse". Sir Brian May says the British rock band took a stance to say no to certain ...

Let's talk about the greatest old school rap songs to ever be recorded. When it comes to the roots of rap music, old school tracks remain unrivaled in their impact and timeless appeal. These classic ...