The song’s hook—"I started this gangsta shit, and this the motherfuckin' thanks I get?"—is an iconic rhetorical question addressing the trio's pioneering role in the gangsta rap genre.
In March 2020, the video was remastered in HD and re-released on Ice Cube’s official YouTube channel. The song’s hook—"I started this gangsta shit, and
The single peaked at number 50 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 18 on the Rap Airplay charts. Originally intended for rapper King T , the
Originally intended for rapper King T , the instrumental features a haunting, piano-driven melody typical of Dre’s early-2000s signature sound. Music Video and Legacy "" is a landmark
Dr. Dre’s verse features short, punchy bars that some fans and critics attribute to the writing style of Eminem , who was a frequent collaborator and ghostwriter for Dre during that era. Music Video and Legacy
"" is a landmark reunion single released in 2000 by Ice Cube , featuring his former N.W.A groupmates Dr. Dre and MC Ren . Released as the third and final single from Cube’s sixth solo studio album, War & Peace Vol. 2 (The Peace Disc) , the track served as a high-profile statement on the group's enduring legacy in the hardcore West Coast hip hop scene. Production and Background
This was one of the few times three of the five original N.W.A members reunited in the studio, following their collaboration on " Chin Check " for the Next Friday soundtrack.