Gangsta Subculture

The term Gansta rap is a subgenre of hiphop music which reflects the different lystyles of people who may be involved in crime or who are troubled young people,that are trying to accomplish something in order for them to have a better life. The genre was pioneered in the mid-1980s by rappers such as Schoolly D and Ice-T, and was popularized in the later part of the 1980s by groups like N.W.A. After the national attention that Ice-T and N.W.A attracted in the late 1980s and early 1990s, gangsta rap became the most commercially lucrative subgenre of hip hop. Some gangsta rappers have been associated, or allegedly have ties with the Bloods or Crips gangs.

BLOODS:

The Bloods are a street gang founded in LA California. They are identified by the red color worn by their members and by particular gang symbols, including distinctive hand signs. The Bloods are made up of various sub-groups known as "sets" between which significant differences exist such as colors, clothing, and operations, and political ideas which may be in open conflict with each other. Since their creation, the Blood gangs have branched out throughout the United States.



The famous rapper 2pac Shakur was apart the 'Blood' gang and became a rival to one of once closest friends Biggi Smalls as they were in different gangs



CRIPS:

They were founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1969 mainly by Raymond Washington and Stanley Williams. The Crips are one of the largest and most violent associations of street gangs in the United States,[1] with an estimated 30,000 to 35,000 members. The gang is known to be involved in murders, robberies, and drug dealing, among many other criminal pursuits. The gang is known for its gang members' use of the color blue in their clothing.



Another famous rapper Biggie Smalls who was apart of the 'Crip' gang

 

                

Ice T a famous rapper who brought out the first Gansta rap song
called "6 in the morning"



American hiphop group from Compton

It is seen that being a Gangsta makes the person feel better bout themselves since they have power over many people. This song "Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It" by Ice Cube explains why he thinks that its acceptable to be the way he is how he got here. Its a good song because in a way it justifys everything and he's saying its all because of Gangsta rap.