“Gangsta’s Paradise” topped the Hot 100 Year-End chart in 1995. In 1996, the song earned Coolio his first and only Grammy, ...

A gangster-themed project would be typecasting for Al, who not only starred in the ultimate gangster films of all time, but also had roles in Carlito’s Way, Scarface, and more. Al’s rep reportedly ...

Gangsta music has been in the offing since the mid-80s, with the earliest pioneers said to be Schoolly D, Ice-T and N.W.A. In the early 90s, the sub-genre became mainstream with the likes of Dr Dre ...

Chenrick Robinson was once a gangsta rapper. As a teenager, Robinson rejected the violence and braggadocio that defined that once dominant rap style, a family tragedy inspiring him to pursue conscious ...

Free Nationals have teamed up with frequent collaborator Anderson .Paak, as well as rapper ASAP Rocky, for a scorching new track. Tonight (February 23), the artists have shared “Gangsta,” which ...

Music How Tyler, the Creator and DJ Drama Made a 'Gangsta Grillz' Album DJ Drama sits for an interview to explain how he helped give Tyler, the Creator's 'Call Me If You Get Lost' some classic ...

“I would describe my music as just like tough, the sh*t you wanna hear for real,” says Quadie. “Just let loose and listen.” Over the chorus-less course of “GANGSTER,” Quadie Diesel raps in long ...

The Dipset rapper shared a cryptic Instagram Stories post with a severely bruised face. Yet astonishingly, according to the song’s producer, Rsonist (real name Gregory Green), it’s a miracle the ...