Best 100 gangsta rap releases

Gangsta rap is a subgenre of hip-hop music that emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s, primarily on the West Coast of the United States. It is characterized by lyrics that focus on the gangster lifestyle, street violence, drugs, and social and economic inequality. Gangsta rap often features aggressive, hard-hitting beats and samples from funk, soul, and R&B music. Some of the most influential gangsta rap artists include N.W.A, Ice-T, Tupac Shakur, and The Notorious B.I.G. The genre has had a significant impact on popular culture and has been both praised for its raw, unfiltered portrayal of urban life and criticized for promoting violence and misogyny.