About Gangsta rap
Gangsta rap is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of hardcore hip-hop.
Well-known performers associated with it include Tupac Shakur, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Coolio and Dharius.
Gangsta rap has given rise to 4 subgenres on this site, such as G-funk, Chicano rap, Road rap and Scam rap.
From Wikipedia
Gangsta rap (also spelled gangster rap), initially called reality rap, is a subgenre of hip-hop that conveys the culture, values, and experiences of urban gangs and street hustlers, frequently discussing unpleasant realities of the world in general through an urban lens. Emerging in the mid-to-late 1980s, gangsta rap's pioneers include Schoolly D and Ice-T, later expanding with artists such as N.W.A. In early-mid 1990s, via record producer and rapper Dr. Dre, rapper Snoop Dogg, and their G-funk sound, gangsta rap broadened to mainstream popularity.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Gangsta rap.
- ↑ hardcore hip-hop
- ↓ G-funk
- ↓ Chicano rap
- ↓ Road rap
- ↓ Scam rap
Key artists
- Tupac Shakur
- Snoop Dogg
- Dr. Dre
- Ice Cube
- Coolio
- Dharius
- Eazy-E
- Nas
- N.W.A.
- Ludacris
Frequently asked questions
What is Gangsta rap?
Gangsta rap is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of hardcore hip-hop.
Where and when did Gangsta rap originate?
Gangsta rap originated in United States in the 1980s.
Who are famous Gangsta rap artists?
Tupac Shakur, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Coolio and Dharius.