Rob Vanderslice, famous for his paint jobs in the world of lowriders, showed correspondent Bill Whitaker a 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood that illustrates his life story.

Owens took to social media to share her controversial views on the origins of gangsta rap, igniting a heated discussion online.

Indeed, just a few years ago, you could stop at a traffic light and be assured that the driver of car next to you blasting gangsta rap was a black male. Not any longer.

Check out the hidden meanings of Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise" to explore the in-depth analysis of the iconic lyrics and find the story behind the words.

Equally disheartening was the nostalgic wallowing in wizened gangsta staples such as ho's, ho's and mo' ho's and excessive black- on-black violence, typified by a video short in which Snoop and ...

Rapper Lichelle 'Boss' Laws died Monday afternoon at 54, The Times confirmed. She was the first female rapper to sign a contract with Def Jam Records.

The Three 6 Mafia member and Memphis rap godmother has had an outsized impact in rap but not enough recognition.

N.W.A's Ice Cube defends the iconic rap group against claims the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers influenced the Black community to commit crimes.

Discover showtimes, read reviews, watch trailers, find streaming options, and see where to watch Gangsta Rap: The Glockumentary (2007). Explore cast details and learn more on Moviefone.

Actor LaKeith Stanfield took to Instagram yesterday to share a post that is now drawing some serious reactions from fans. “If you are for gangsta rap, you can’t also be for Black,” the photo ...

In 1995, Coolio combined street-tough lyrics with a pop sensibility - and rap would never be the same.

In 1996, he won the Grammy for best rap solo performance for “Gangsta’s Paradise,” written with Kylian Mash, and received another nomination for Record of the Year.