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Jayceon Terrell Taylor (born November 29 1979 in Los Angeles, California), known by his stage name The Game, is an American rapper signed to Geffen Records. The Game rose to fame in 2005 following the success of his debut album, "The Documentary" and his two Grammy nominations. Since then, The Game is considered to be a driving force in bringing back the West Coast hip hop scene and competing with many of his East Coast counterparts. - Dr. Dre
André Romell Young, better known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, actor and record executive. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records. Young is a significant figure in the development of rap music. He was a founding member of the influential rap group N.W.A., … - Ice Cube
O'Shea Jackson (born June 15 1969) is an American rapper, actor and film director. He is better known as Ice Cube. Regarded as one of the greatest hip hop artists, he began his career as a founding member of the famously controversial rap group N.W.A., and later launched a successful solo career in music and cinema. In 1992 he married Kim Jackson, with whom he has four children. Later in 1992, he converted to Islam. - Ice T
Tracy Marrow (born February 16, 1958), better known by stage name Ice-T, is an American rapper, rock musician, author, and actor. He was instrumental in creating gangsta rap and rapcore. Much of his music is politically oriented, like that of Public Enemy, although this has declined with time. Since 2000, he has played the role of Det. Fin Tutuola on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit". As of 2007, Marrow resides in North Bergen, New Jersey. - Eazy-E
Eric Lynn Wright (September 7 1963-March 26 1995), better known by the stage name Eazy-E, was an American rapper, producer, and record executive from Compton, California, a suburb of Los Angeles. He was a Kelly Park Compton Crip from the early teenage years until his death, mentioned in the song 'Any Last Werdz?'. He was the son of Richard and Kathie Wright. - Bun B
Bun B (born Bernard Freeman March 19, 1973) is an African American rapper, one half (with Pimp C) of Southern hip hop act UGK from Port Arthur, Texas. He now resides in Houston where he is a member of Rap-A-Lot Records, an underground hip hop record label. He is also co-owner of Trill Entertainment with Pimp C. Bun B is short for Bun Beater, or Big Bun B-Da. With Houston's emergence as a hip hop hotbed in 2005, … - Mack 10
Dedrick Rolison (born August 9, 1971) is an American gangsta rapper and actor best known by his stage name Mack 10. Born in the city of Inglewood, California, he is of African American,Puerto Rican and Mexican American descent. He was a member of the hardcore rap trio known as the Westside Connection, along with Ice Cube and WC, and was consequently involved in Ice Cube's feud with Cypress Hill. He has sold 2.4 million albums as solo artist and label owner. - Mc Eiht
Aaron Tyler (born May 22, 1967 in Compton, California) is an American gangsta rapper better known by his stage name MC Eiht. Eiht grew to fame on the West coast as one of two MCs in the four-man crew, Compton's Most Wanted. After enjoying increasing success with the group, which peaked with 1992's "Music to Driveby", Eiht took a role in the hit movie Menace II Society as well as a high-profile spot on the soundtrack. - Spice 1
Spice 1 (born Robert L. Green, Jr. in Corsicana, Texas), is a West Coast rapper raised in Hayward, California. He was first discovered by rapper Too $hort. His first album, Let It Be Known, was not well-known or widely released, and included seven old-school style tracks. His second album, widely considered as his debut, was a very vivid and fatalistic Gangsta rap album, and his angry, edgy, … - Yo-Yo
Yo-Yo (born Yolanda Whittaker on August 4, 1971) is a Grammy nominated American hardcore rapper known primarily among hip hop fans and music critics during the 1990s. Much of her music has advocated female empowerment, denouncing the frequent sexism found in rap music. Yo-Yo dubbed her rap crew the IBWC, which stood for the Intelligent Black Woman's Coalition. Yo-Yo first appeared as a guest on Ice Cube's "AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted" album in 1990. - Mac Dre
Andre Hicks, better known by his stage name, Mac Dre, was a San Francisco Bay Area-based gangsta rapper from Vallejo, California. He is considered one of the innovators of the hyphy music movement. During his career in the rap world, he worked with artists like Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre's step brother Warren G, Kokane, Mistah F.A.B., MC Hammer, Mac Mall, San Quinn, E-40, Too $hort, Yukmouth, Andre Nickatina, Ray Luv, and Keak Da Sneak. - Brotha Lynch Hung
Brotha Lynch Hung (born Kevin Mann) is a Horrorcore/Gangsta Rap artist from Sacramento, California. He is known for lyrics featuring highly explicit themes, including murder, gang violence, and cannibalism. Lynch collaborated with Master P in his 1993 debut album, "24 Deep", which featured stories of the struggles involved with being affiliated with a local street gang in Sacramento's "Garden Blocc". - Eminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17 1972), commonly known as Eminem or Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer and actor from the Detroit, Michigan area. Having sold seventy million albums worldwide, Eminem is one of the best-selling musicians of the early 2000s, and one of the best-selling rappers of all time. Eminem was discovered by pioneer gangsta rapper and producer Dr. Dre, … - Dj Whoo Kid
DJ Whoo Kid (born Yves Mondesir in West Orange, New Jersey) is the official DJ of the popular rap group, G-Unit. He is of Haitian descent and styles himself as "The Mixtape King". He is currently signed to a subsidiary of G-Unit Records called Shadyville Entertainment and Money Management Group. - Schoolly D
Schoolly D is the moniker of American rapper Jesse B. Weaver, Jr. (June 22, 1966) from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a pioneer of Hardcore rap and the pioneer of Gangsta Rap, being one of the first rappers to embrace an antisocial persona without explicit irony. </ref> - Aceyalone
Aceyalone (born Eddie Hayes) is an American rapper. He is one of the most prominent underground hip hop artists in the nation. He is a founding member of the Freestyle Fellowship. Apart from his role in Freestyle Fellowship, Aceyalone is also a member of Haiku D'Etat (with Mikah 9 and Abstract Rude) and The A-Team (with Abstract Rude). After releasing a pair of albums with the Freestyle Fellowship, … - Lil Eazy-E
Eric Wright Jr. (born April 23 1984), better known by his stage name Lil Eazy-E, is an American rapper and the eldest son of gangsta rap pioneer Eazy-E. Wright was born and raised in Compton, California, in the same house his father grew up in. He was ten years old when his father died of AIDS. He first appeared on the hip hop scene with Daz, during which time an independent album release was expected. - Drag On
Melvin Jason Smalls (born February 8,1979), better known as Drag-on, is an American rapper from The Bronx, New York City. He is a former member of the group Ruff Ryders. - Willie D
Willie D (born Willie James Dennis november 1, 1966, houston, texas, USA) is an American rapper who gained fame as the lead member of the pioneering rap group from Houston, the Geto Boys. Although much of his music is edgy, Willie D defies gangsta rap stereotypes and many of his lyrics contain a positive social message. He is also actively involved in community efforts and is often reserved for speaking engagements at Universities, High Schools, and Community & Social Events - Sir Mix-A-Lot
Anthony Ray (born August 12 1963), known as Sir Mix-a-Lot, is a Grammy Award-winning rapper and producer, originally from Seattle, Washington, USA. - Gangsta Pat
Gangsta Pat (born Patrick Hall) is a rapper from Memphis, Tennessee who established himself in the Memphis underground during the late 1980s. Gangsta Pat is also one of the first rap artists from the city to make the move from an indie label to a major label when signing to Atlantic records during the start of the Gangsta rap era. Though, with a promising start, Pat never gained the notoriety nor the success like his Memphis rap peers, … - Bushido
Bushido (September 28, 1978 in Bonn, Germany), born Anis Mohamed Youssef Ferchichi, is a German rapper whose style is strongly influenced by American Gangsta rap. He also uses the pseudonym Sonny Black. - Ap.9
AP.9 is a gangsta rap artist who was born in Oakland, California. He has released albums in the group Mob Figaz, albums with Scoob Nitty and Gonzoe and several solo albums. He was in an episode of A&E's "Inked" getting his "Mob Figaz" tattoo. - Just-Ice
Just-Ice A former bouncer at punk clubs, Joseph Williams Jr. was the first of the New York MCs to embrace gangsta rap (although he hardly ever used foul language), and when he burst out of Fort Greene, Brooklyn, as Just-Ice, he gained instant notoriety. Muscle-bound, tattooed, aggressive—he resembled Mike Tyson in more than just looks—and with a mouthful of gold teeth, he certainly stood out. - Coolio
Coolio (born Artis Leon Ivey, Jr. on August 1, 1963 in Compton, California) is an American rapper and actor perhaps best known for the hit song "Gangsta's Paradise." The album "Gangsta's Paradise" is considered a classic west coast Gangsta Rap album, thanks to songs like "Exercise Yo Game" and "Geto Highlites." Coolio has also made numerous television and film appearances. - Max
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Sir Jinx (born Tony Wheaton) is an American hip-hop record producer and rapper from South Central Los Angeles, California. He is a cousin of famed hip-hop producer and rapper Dr. Dre and is an associate of Ice Cube since his days in the group C.I.A.. Jinx is one of the earliest gangsta rappers, and performed alongside N.W.A in their early days before his friend Ice Cube split from the group. Sir Jinx turned out to be the baby's father of Rihanna. - Cj Mac
CJ Mac (born in the Slauson Avenue of South Central Los Angeles), is an African American rap artist. He released his debut album, "True Game", on Rap-A-Lot Records in 1995 as Mad CJ Mac. He was originally going to release the album through Ruthless Records. In 1999 CJ Mac released "Platinum Game" on Mack 10's Hoo-Bangin' Records. It featured Mack 10, WC, Too Short, and TQ. He insulted Dr. Dre on one of the album's interludes. - Audio Two
Audio Two were the Brooklyn, New York hip hop duo of rapper Kirk "Milk Dee" Robinson and DJ Nat "Gizmo" Robinson, most famous for their first hit, the classic "Top Billin'". They are also the older brothers of female rap star MC Lyte. Their debut single "Make It Funky" was released in 1987, but it was the b-side "Top Billin'" that hit, making not only the group instant stars but a deep cultural impact on hip hop. - Dj Laz
DJ Laz (born Lazaro Mendez) is a Cuban-American rapper and DJ from Miami. While others have switched to the more fashionable gangsta rap, he remains one of the most prolific Miami bass artists. - Julio G
Julio G is an influential West Coast hip hop DJ who was born and then raised in Lynwood, CA, and is credited for being responsible for the rise of gangsta rap as part of the KDAY radio station on-air talent in Los Angeles, CA. Following KDAY, he was a DJ at 92.3 The Beat (which later moved to 100.3 before going defunct). Julio G has worked with the likes of Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, Soopafly several times ("Julio G's theme" and "Julio G 2001 theme"). - Young Lay
Lathan Williams (born 1975), better known by his stage name, Young Lay, is a San Francisco Bay Area based gangsta rapper from Vallejo, California. He has worked with artists such as Tupac Shakur and Mac Dre, and is recently known as the father of Le-Zhan Williams, a boy who was raised by his abductors after they killed his mother and set fire to the house. - Leslie
Leslie, also known as Leslie Jones, is an American stand-up comedian and actress. She has appeared on HBO's Def Comedy Jam, BET's ComicView, and It's Showtime at the Apollo. She has appeared in the television series "Girlfriends" and "Malcolm and Eddie" and the major motion pictures "National Security" and "Gangsta Rap." - Tommy Wright III
Tommy Wright III (born May 6, 1976) is a underground gangsta rapper from Memphis, Tennessee that began his career during the early 90s. Also referring to himself as The 1 Man Gang, Tommy Wright III is known for his fast paced rap style, distinguishing voice, brutal lyrics, and his instantly recognizable original backbeats. He is also the head of many Memphis rap groups including the Manson Family and Ten Wanted Men (composed of Jesse James, La Chat, 2-Face, … - Donald D
Donald D is a rapper originally from North Carolina. In New York, he started his career as a rapper, as part of The B-Boys, working with Afrika Islam and Grandmaster Flash. He relocated to LA as a member of the Rhyme Syndicate and started making records with old school luminaries such as Grandmaster Flash. His solo LPs "Notorious" (1989) and "Let The Horns Blow" (1991) were inspired by the gangsta rap of Ice-T and others, with production by Afrika Islam and DJ Aladdin. - Khia
Khia Chambers (born Khia Shamone Finch on November 8, 1970) is an American rapper (styles: gangsta rap, Southern rap, and Dirty South), songwriter, and record producer, best known for her 2002 hit single "My Neck, My Back (Lick It)". - Seagram Miller
Seagram Miller was a West Coast gangsta rapper from Oakland, California. He was the first West Coast rapper to be signed to Houston-based Rap-A-Lot Records. His lyrics were violent but rather intelligent and vivid depictions of gangsta lifestyle given in explicit detail. Seagram released 3 albums in his lifetime. The hard-edged and violent "The Dark Roads" and the more typically laid-back west coast style "Reality Check".
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