Original gangstas
The Untold Story of Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Tupac Shakur, and the Birth of West Coast Rap
Book • 2016
Ben Westhoff's "Original Gangstas" delves into the rise of West Coast hip-hop, chronicling the careers and lives of iconic figures like Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, and Tupac Shakur.
The book explores the cultural and social context that shaped their music and their impact on the industry.
Westhoff provides a detailed account of their collaborations, rivalries, and the violence that often surrounded them.
He also examines the business aspects of their careers, highlighting the power struggles and financial dealings that defined their rise to fame.
The book offers a comprehensive look at the complex and often turbulent history of West Coast hip-hop.
The book explores the cultural and social context that shaped their music and their impact on the industry.
Westhoff provides a detailed account of their collaborations, rivalries, and the violence that often surrounded them.
He also examines the business aspects of their careers, highlighting the power struggles and financial dealings that defined their rise to fame.
The book offers a comprehensive look at the complex and often turbulent history of West Coast hip-hop.
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