Gangsta Rap | Vibepedia

Gangsta rap is a subgenre of hip-hop that emerged in the late 1980s, characterized by its raw, unflinching portrayal of urban life, crime, and social inequality. Pioneers like [[schoolly-d|Schoolly D]] and [[ice-t|Ice-T]] paved the way for iconic groups like [[n-w-a|N.W.A.]] and artists like [[dr-dre|Dr. Dre]] and [[snoop-dogg|Snoop Dogg]]. Despite controversy and criticism, gangsta rap remains a powerful and influential force in music and popular culture.