Gangster Rap Made Me Do It

Eiht, Steele & Glasses discuss the Internet, trolls and the repercussions of going to far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

MC Eiht and Norm Steele are talking defamation lawsuits, freedom of speech, and protecting your reputation in the social media era. They discuss how celebrity culture has changed, the impact of internet rumors, fan interactions, and whether suing over false accusations is justifi ...  Show more

New Orleans - 1991. A city with one of the highest homicide rates in the world. In the streets, Terrance is a real hothead. Between drug dealing and murders, he helps his 2 half-brothers set up a music label in their kitchen. 25 years later, this music label will dominate the ...

The real story behind the origin of gangsta rap is difficult to discern. Between the bombastic rhetoric and imagery, the larger-than-life characters, and the subsequent success of many of the individuals, it is hard to know exactly what to believe. Ben Westhoff’s new book, Origi ...  Show more

In September 2024, Eminem released a new song - the lyrics read:

“I’m like a R-A-P-E-R 

Got so many SAs 

Wait 

He didn’t just spell the word rapper and leave out a P-Didhe?

RIP, rest in peace Biggie and Pac 

Both of y’all should be living </ ...

Los Angeles - 1991, the town is ruled by gangs. A young man from Compton wants to produce his label and discredit Dr Dre. A drug baron in prison wants to legalize his business. Their encounter will change the face of hip-hop and from it will arise the most notorious rap label ...