The iconic 90s hip-hop artist was known for his pained intensity. But Dear Mama, a tribute to his mother Afeni, showed off ...

Young MC won a Grammy for "Bust a Move" after co-writing "Wild Thing" and "Funky Cold Medina" for Tone Loc. Here's what he says about his new songs.

Whether that prohibits him from ever being taken as seriously as gangsta rap pioneers like Dr. Dre, Ice-T, or NWA – rappers ...

That “gangsta” persona would follow him ... artist with Death Row Records and one of the rappers most associated with West Coast rap. But by that point, trouble was brewing.

Anycia's mixtape 'Princess Pop That' was a highlight of 2024. Now she's getting ready to unleash her debut album ...

Gangsta Rap is a mockumentary based on a group of over the hill gangster rappers (circa NWA), trying to make a comeback. Its a hilarious look at the soft underbelly of hard core hip hop.

Rappers are frequently blamed for their own death. Actor Lakeith Stanfield rebuked themes in gangster rap in the wake of Takeoff's murder. "The dangerous toxicity associated with this glorified ...

Previously, rap artists had stripped away the humanity ... "Dear Mama proved that even the biggest gangsta rapper in America with Thug Life tattooed on his chest could still be super vulnerable ...

Rapper Young MC found a resurgence in his music ... Although his music is different than gangsta rap, Young MC says he felt they could coexist. Marvin Young is excited to be creating new material ...