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The Gangster Chronicles
by The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts
Welcome to the "Gangster Chronicles", where Gangster Rap lives. Gangster Chronicles takes you on an unforgettable journey through the heart of hip-hop. with host, Bigg Steele, alongside the legendary MC Eiht, together, we're diving deep into the visceral world of Gangsta Rap.On this podcast, we unravel the intricate tapestry of one of music's most influential and misunderstood sub-genres, exploring the formative artists, monumental albums, and socio-political factors that have shaped Gangsta Rap from its gritty emergence in the 1980s to its enduring impact today.Prepare for candid interviews with legendary rappers and producers, their entourage, and industry moguls as we illuminate the untold stories from the streets that birthed unforgettable beats and rhymes. This podcast is more than just music; it's a journey through the trials, triumphs, controversy, and raw reality that fueled Gangsta Rap.From the groundbreaking era of N.W.A to the thought-provoking lyricism of Kendrick Lamar
Episodes
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Game is 2 Be Sold Not Told
On this ep we talk about the trials and tribulations of the podcast game, fools who complain without putting in the work but expect results and we tap in with the recently released Chill from CMW and talk about the legendary MC REN from NWA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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MC Eiht: Mom’s Tried, But The Streets Were Calling
On the heals of Eiht dropping his final albumwe chronicle MC Eiht’s tumultuous upbringing that resulted in him becoming one of the greatest street poets of all time.Make sure you blast the first single from the album, “EVERYDAY” ft. Conway The Machine Link MC Eiht’s album “The Story of My Life”...
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No Justice For Nolan, Why are we shocked?
On this episode Steele and Doggie Diamonds touch on the Nolan Wells verdict, why the country might be on the verge of a massive squabble and a bunch of other stuff. Bang Doggie Diamonds new single 488 Wave See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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MC EIHT speaks on the YN’s perspective
On this EP Eiht, Steele and special guest Glasses about YN’s who speak on the OG’s and a whole lot of other sh*t. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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REPLAY: Do Old N*GG*S Need To Stop Rapping?
Tonight we sat down with rap critique Dejon Paul and discussed OG's that feel like they still got it on the microphone. Do you think the homies should put the mic down at a certain age? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Gangster Dossier
On this episode we finally get to sit down with Nikki, Johnny The Greek and Don Socorski from “The Dossier” podcast. We dive right into the Keefe D trial and why this whole thing was a bunch of BS, Sean Combs work with the Feds, how the corrupt LAPD was out here performing hits and a whole bunch…
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Dr Nestor Rodriguez gives the real on Peptides
Want to lose weight, get right in the bedroom and much more? Listen to this episode. We sit down with wellness Dr Nestor Rodriguez of Carbon World Health and he breaks down the real on peptides, the FDA, and tells us how to get right! Visit Carbon World Health and mention Gangster Chronicles GC…
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Coco Body Guard- Suge Got His A** Whooped!
All star Body guard CoCo recounts his more than 40 year career for the stars sits down with Steele and Eiht and talks about his time with Prince and others to give us a glimpse behind the curtains. Prepare to hear some wild shit! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Big U Facing Life, LeBron hits Philly,38 Spesh vs Jada
In this EP Steele and Doggie Diamonds breakdown all the non sense that’s jumping off. Make sure you subscribe to 3840 TV for all the unedited episodes www.3140tv.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Gangster Chronicles: Keeping Your Name Clean in the Internet Era
MC Eiht and Norm Steele are talking defamation lawsuits, freedom of speech, and protecting your reputation in the social media era. They discuss how celebrity culture has changed, the impact of internet rumors, fan interactions, and whether suing over false accusations is justified. The...
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I Learned How To Hunt People
We sat down with Akasha William’s of Kansas City MO and he breaks down how he was once one of the most grimiest cats in the Midwest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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All Gold Everythang
On this episode Eiht and Steele chop it up with rapper Fiend and producer Devin Gillespi to talk about their new collabo “Royaute Du Sud” (Southern Royalty) We got into the success of “All Gold Everythang, Devin’s collabo with Trinidad James and how things went to another level after Bruno Mars...
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Sonny Digital sh*ts on Boom Bap, Is AI Going to F up music?
In this special episode the homies Glasses Malone and Trap fall through to talk about the latest bs going on from Sonny Digital’s latest rant to wack artist trying to level up with AI and much more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mastermind From A Cell
What if I told you that the real mastermind behind Power, Empire & other hit shows is an incarcerated brother currently serving life in a North Carolina prison that you never heard of by the name of Kwame Teague? We sit down with him and talk about his faulty case in racist ass North Carolina…
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Murder Was The Case
Eiht and Steele discuss the recent L's that we have taken as a race and Eiht and Steele contemplate if they would make more dough gossiping? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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REPLAY: A Honest Conversation About Clown's Online w/ Curtiss King
In this episode the homie Curtiss King tap's in, and the Lynch Mobb's Dazzie Dee co-pilot's this episode as MC Eiht tour's Europe. Did you know that most of these idiot's who snitch on themselves were Rappers? Well we didn't either. We discuss that and a lot more. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
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Don’t Feed The Trolls
Eiht, Steele & Glasses discuss the Internet, trolls and the repercussions of going to far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nickles and Dimes (with Glasses Malone)
Surprise guest Glasses Malone falls through, and discuss shifting podcast formats toward limited series and more story-driven content. They critique today’s culture as manufactured, driven by false narratives and social-media follower “disconnect,” arguing microphones and screens reduce...
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JT the Bigga Figga Breaks Down the Independent Grind, Master P Era Stories & How to Level Up Your Hustle
This week on Gangster Chronicles, we tap in with a true West Coast pioneer — JT the Bigga Figga. Straight out of San Francisco, JT breaks down the blueprint behind his independent grind and how he turned hustle into legacy. From dropping game on leveling up your business mindset to navigating the...
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REPLAY: Q-Bone Talk's Banging w/Barry White & LA Peace Treaty
We had the opportunity to sit down with LA triple OG Q-Bone. We discuss How LA Gang Culture went from the Business Men, (a crew that legendary singer Barry White belonged too) , The Dope game, The LA Riots and it's influence on the LA Gang's Peace Treaty and much much more!!!!!!! See...
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Mopreme Shakur Breaks Silence on Tupac’s Death, Puffy, FBI & “This Thug’s Life”
In this exclusive interview, Mopreme Shakur opens up like never before. We dive deep into the revolutionary legacy of his father, Mutulu Shakur, his lifelong impact on the fight for Black liberation, and the powerful influence of his brother, the late icon Tupac Shakur. Mopreme speaks candidly...
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Bishop Lamont Says The Industry Is Programming The Masses
In this episode, I sit down with Bishop Lamont for a deep, unfiltered conversation about the reality of the music business and the forces operating behind the scenes. Bishop opens up about his experience being signed to Dr. Dre, the highs and lows of navigating an industry filled with politics,...
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Rob T Talk's Crazy Tunes (RIP). Jazzy Dee, Prison & More
We kicked it with the homie Rob T and went down memory lane and had a dope conversation. Press Play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Crip Mac talk's, prison, mental health, Trump, hip hop, fatherhood
In this powerful and unfiltered interview, we sit down with Crip Mac for one of his most honest conversations yet. We talk about his time spent in lock up, becoming a new father, his Top 5 rappers of all time, and his controversial “Top 5 Tap Out List.” Crip Mac also opens up about his thoughts…
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MC Eiht: I'm Ready To Move On From Rap
Steele and Eiht chop it up about moving on from hip hop and ask is everyone has a price? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Do Black Men Have A Disadvantage Being Fathers?
Steele and Eiht have a lengthy discussion about parenting as black men. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Do Blacks Feel Sorry For Themselves ?
Steele goes head to head with The Connected Experience's SJ about Black people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Fiend Talks No Limit, Versus and Lil Wayne
Today we chopped it up with the NO homie Fiend and we discussed his early days with Mystikal on Big Boy records and later No Limit, the recent No Limit/Cash Money Versus and the upcoming tour with the 2 camps and we talk about his new album "Big Shots" and label and streaming platform with…
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Officer Get's Away With Snatching A Life-Yet Again!
Tonight on the podcast, we step into a conversation that demands attention. We sit down with filmmakers Laura Dylan Kerman and William Howell to discuss their powerful documentary Cycle— a film examining the death of Ty'Rese West, an 18-year-old Black teenager from Racine. On June 15, 2019…
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You Can't Play With My Yo Yo
Tonight we have West Coast legend Yo Yo in the studio and we discuss her transition from doing duets with Ice Cube in the 90's to hosting radio and her own cooking show on Aspire TV , Downright Delicious With Yo Yo. We talk about growing up Hip Hop, why it was important for her to go back to...
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Dedan Skillz Talks 2 Pac Friendship, A&R work w/ DJ Bobcat
tonight we chopped it up with the homie Dedan Skillz that normally, well, never does interviews. We talk about his 20 years as a music exec, forming a lifelong friendship with the late Tupac Shakur, his work as an A&R with legendary DJ Bobcat, who happens to be his big cousin and much more. Now…
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Can Rappers Protect Black Woman When The Disrespect Them The Most?
On this EP with special guest co-host Kxng Crooked we discuss Trump kidnapping Venezuela's President, and Glasses going in on Adin Ross and we ask if its hypocritical for rappers to go in on other races when they have historically been the most disrespectful. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Benzino Say's 50 Is Mad Diddy Smashed His BM
Big Steele talks with Benzino for a deep dive into the complexities of the hip hop industry. Benzino offers his candid thoughts on a range of topics, including the controversies around P Diddy's documentary. Ray Benzino goes in on 50 cent and say's he dropped the doc on Diddy to be spiteful. They...
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MC Eiht: The Street's Ain't Dead
In this episode of Gangster Chronicles, MC Eiht and Steele discuss the current "Streets Are Dead" movement. They reflect on whether the streets are truly 'dead' and how many modern rappers genuinely live the lifestyles they rap about. They also delve into the common practice of rappers using…
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Suga T Sprinkle's Us With Some Vallejo Flavor
We sat with the homegirl Suga T, ya know, E-40's lil sister and chopped it up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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OG Baby Gangster Tells Us How The Crack Era Destroyed Us
Compton street legend Baby Gangsta takes us from the 80's crack game to the present and tells us why this generation is probably the most viscous. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Snoop Accused AGAIN! Kokane Says "He Stole Daz's Royalties...AND MINE
West Coast hip-hop icon Kokane joins Norman Steele for a powerful, no-holding-back conversation about the realbusiness behind the music. In this explosive interview, Kokane opens up about his long career, his role in shaping the G-Funk era, and the royalty controversies that have followed some of...
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DJ EFN Breaks His Silence on Kanye, DMX, & the Wild Rise of Drink Champs!
Eiht and Steele sit down with the co-creator of Drink Champs to break down the show’s massive success, the behind-the-scenes chaos of the Kanye West interview, and the aftermath that shook the whole platform. EFN drops gems on the DMX episode, early struggles, the business behind going viral, and...
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BG Knoccout Talks Death Row Vs. Ruthless , Prison & Growth
Eiht and Steele finally get to sit down with Compton rapper BG Knoccout and discuss the Ruthless/Deathrow beef, The real economics of podcast, how prison and turning Muslim lead to his growth and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Michael Johnson: From Gangbanger To Game Changer!
We sit down with former gang banger, Michael Johnson who at one time couldn't read or write but through an amazing set of circumstances learned how to not only read and write but would go on to not only become a Harvard graduate but also become one of the biggest African American fund raisers in...
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Do Old N*GG*S Need To Stop Rapping?
Tonight we sat down with rap critique Dejon Paul and discussed OG's that feel like they still got it on the microphone. Do you think the homies should put the mic down at a certain age? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Who is M-80, Grave Robber or Rap Artist Savior?
On the heels of his the release of his memoir, "100 Ways I've Almost Died...While Working In the Rap Industry" we speak with A&R Matthew "M-80" Markoff. He details his book, his views on rap economics and breaks down his battle with the late Chino XL's estate between him & his daughters, his...
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Does Cube Need To Hang The Mic Up?
Eiht & Steele discuss the recently released video for "Act My Age" and the legendary Cube responding to a troll who told him to hang up the mic. Should Cube at this point be able to do whatever he feels like, or should he be held to who he was in his early years? Lets discuss. Ice Cube "Act My…
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MC Eiht Talks last album
MC Eiht goes into detail about what possibly could be his last album. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Surprise ZaggiN!!!
The homies politic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Why Black Men Suffer In Silence
Today we sat down with the homegirl AJ from We Talk Back podcast to discuss trauma, black mental health and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Why Cardi B Need's Respect on Her Name
In this EP Steele and Eiht discuss a project chick working her section 8 like a real champ, Eiht catches an attitude about Steele's new social media love affair and why the world needs to bow down to Cardi B for her success while staying ghetto fabulous. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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MC Eiht Explains How Not 2 Get Robbed In LA
Eiht and Steele touch on how to avoid getting jacked in LA and have a few words for all the coon's out there kissing a**. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Charlie Kirk Get's Un-Alived
We talk about the recent shooting of Charlie Kirk and who possibly got at em. Who y'all think did it? They just arrested a guy who they claim did it, he's probably a patsy... Stay tuned See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Are you really surprised Young Thug Snitched?
Eiht and Steele talk about the latest with Young Thug and a bunch of other things going on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the "Gangster Chronicles", where Gangster Rap lives. Gangster Chronicles takes you on an unforgettable journey through the heart of hip-hop. with host, Bigg Steele, alongside the legendary MC Eiht, together, we're diving deep into the visceral world of Gangsta Rap.On this podcast, we unravel the intricate tapestry of one of music's most influential and misunderstood sub-genres, exploring the formative artists, monumental albums, and socio-political factors that have shaped Gangsta Rap from its gritty emergence in the 1980s to its enduring impact today.Prepare for candid interviews with legendary rappers and producers, their entourage, and industry moguls as we illuminate the untold stories from the streets that birthed unforgettable beats and rhymes. This podcast is more than just music; it's a journey through the trials, triumphs, controversy, and raw reality that fueled Gangsta Rap.From the groundbreaking era of N.W.A to the thought-provoking lyricism of Kendrick Lamar
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The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts
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Welcome to the "Gangster Chronicles", where Gangster Rap lives. Gangster Chronicles takes you on an unforgettable journey through the heart of hip-hop. with host, Bigg Steele, alongside the legendary MC Eiht, together, we're diving deep into the visceral world of Gangsta Rap.On this podcast, we...
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