There’s something like a renaissance, we’ve been told, in Los Angeles hip-hop right now. The success of good kid, m.A.A.d. city sparked renewed interest in hip-hop’s second-oldest metropolis.

A gangster-themed project would be typecasting for Al, who not only starred in the ultimate gangster films of all time, but also had roles in Carlito’s Way, Scarface, and more. Al’s rep reportedly ...

Ahead of the impending release of a fresh Gangster Doodles compilation, Madlib and Oh No have released the visually satisfying video for their collab "Big Whips." "'Big Whips' came into existence ...

The biggest buzz in New York City this weekend is almost certainly the release of "American Gangster," director Ridley Scott's film based on the life of Frank Lucas. Lucas reportedly made millions in ...

The new Gangster Doodles compilation is slated to arrive on October 15th via All City Records. Two years after delivering a showcase of the beat scene's finest, Gangster Doodles is set for round two.

For fans and critics who intellectualize it, gangsta rap, or “reality rap,” is serious business. For them, the defining genre of West Coast hip-hop represents true stories from the ’hood as told by ...