5 Questions
Who is generally considered the first 'gangsta rapper'?
Schoolly D
In which city was Ice-T born?
Newark, New Jersey
Which record producer and rapper helped gangster rap broaden to mainstream popularity in 1992?
Dr. Dre
Name the Philadelphia rapper who significantly influenced Ice-T, the early gangsta rap originator.
Schoolly D
Which West Coast city did Ice-T move to as a teenager where he rose to prominence in the hip hop scene?
Los Angeles
Test your knowledge of gangsta rap and its origins with this quiz. Explore the subgenre's evolution from its roots in reality rap to its mainstream breakthrough in the 1990s.
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