There is no doubt that America has a thing for the gangster lifestyle. 50 Cent said it best on his track “Hustler’s Ambition,” “America got a thing for this gangster sh*t.” Since the days of John ...

“These artists weren’t just entertainers—they were educators, cultural critics, and community historians.” — Dr. Reiland Rabaka In Part 2 of our Hip Hop Studies series, Dr. Reiland Rabaka explores the ...

Gangsta Rap: The Glockumentary is a comedic documentary film that centers around a rap group attempting to make a comeback as they look to attain the success of their heyday. Here’s how you can watch ...

S1: You are now listening to Meridian Arts and Arts. S2: The story you're about to hear is true. It takes place in the wild world of rap , and contains mature content that may not be appropriate for ...

Although the meaning of gangster rap has changed over time from NWA's Western equivalent to artistes like Snoop Dogg, N.O.R.E., Fat Joe, 50 Cent, and Chief Keef, the evolution has advanced to the ...