Album covers were an important part of this experience ... to what Ice-T called “reality rap”, also known as “gangster rap”. Ku Klux Clan: This picture of a hooded Klansman represents ...

It also ruled the Hot Rap Songs list for 11 consecutive weeks ... Check out nine inventive covers of “Gangsta’s Paradise” below. On the 2010 album Lavapalooza, lounge act/comedian Richard ...

I released the first known gangsta rap album, Schoolly D. Some Spin journalist called the genre “gangsta rap” because he was interviewing these gang members in Baltimore and all they were ...

The next year, Gangsta’s Paradise was nominated for best rap album. His first of six career Grammy noms was for best rap solo performance for “Fantastic Voyage.” At the zenith of his success ...

In 1995, Gangsta Boo and the other members of the group, Juicy J and DJ Paul, released their debut album, “Mystic Stylez,” a nightmarish addition to the booming rap scene at the time.