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The Gangster Chronicles

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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 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, from Compton's street corners to the global stage, Gangster Chronicles unfolds the evolution of this uniquely American art form. We explore the socio-cultural aspects that Gangsta Rap boldly addressed, providing a comprehensive understanding of the profound cultural significance this genre holds.

Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the scene, Gangster Chronicles offers an authentic, gritty, and enlightening perspective into the world of Gangsta Rap. Get ready to delve into the chronicles of a genre that has not only defined a generation but continues to reverberate through the annals of music history. This is Gangster Chronicles—where the beats are raw, the stories are real, and the impact is everlasting.

 

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Episodes

Kanye and the guide to selling souls

This week Norm and James sit fown and discuss Kanye West latest antics with his interview with family to the netowrk "Drink Champs". They also, speak about the theory of selling ones soul to be in the entertainment business. Do you think Kanye is self sabotaging on purpose? Lets sit and discuss See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 21, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 11Ep. 171

Rich Homie Quan talks new album & unpaid Birdman bill

In this episode, we have rapper "Rich Homie Quan" in the building. We discuss his history, Yung Thug, label struggles and much much more. Check out Rich Homie Quan's new album "Family & Mula" right here https://tinyurl.com/5n6d8mzh https://tinyurl.com/5n6d8mzh" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 14, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 11Ep. 170

Top Gangster Rap Album's Ever

In this episode, we sit in with our homie journalist Soren Baker to decide the top 5 gangster rap albums of all time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 08, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 11Ep. 169

The Forty Glock Episode

In this episode we sit down with the original industry orphan, 40 Glocc. We discuss his period of being homeless, his introduction to the Colton Crips, being shot multiple times, his relationship with Prodigy from Mobb Deep. 50 Cent and much more. Rate, subscribe, comment and share. FollowThe on IG @thegangsterchroniclespodcast @biggsteele562 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 30, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 11Ep. 168

Diary of a Hitman w/ Sammy The Bull

We have a sit down with former Gambino Family underboss/hitman Sammy The Bull and we discuss the business of contract killings, the current state of the government, his thoughts on Candace Owens and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 22, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 11Ep. 167

I See Death Around The Corner w/ Alex Fumero & The Tragic Tale of PNB Rock

In this Gangster Chronicles double feature we sit down with American Me podcast host Alex Fumero and discuss the murders and controversy surrounding the classic movie and why it may have been more fiction than fact. Eiht, Steele and James then dive into the murder of rapper PNB Rock. Make sure to subscribe to the American Me podcast with Alex Fumero https://podcasts .apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-a-movie-american-me/id1643773613 " See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 16, 20221 hr 26 minSeason 11Ep. 166

Oath Keepers, Willie Lynch and Updates

In this episode we chop it up about the Oath Keeper's, The impact of the Willie Lynch Letter and where the Gangster Chronicles is headed for season 12. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 11Ep. 165

Alonzo Williams: Eazy E Didn't Die of AIDS, He Was Murdered!

We sit down with legendary Compton music executive Alonzo Williams and he talks about discovering Dr. Dre and Michele', hooking NWA up with Jerry Heller and drops a bombshell about the late Eazy-E's death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 09, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 11Ep. 164

Fetty Wap Get's 5 Years For Role In Drug Ring

Multi platinum artist Fetty Wap was recently sentenced to 5 years for his role in a nationwide drug ring involving coke, heroin and fentanyl and ask after all his success, what led him to hustling? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 26, 202248 minSeason 11Ep. 163

The Hi-C Interview

In this exclusive, we have legendary West Coast rapper Hi-C in studio for a very rare sit down. We talk about the start of his career at the Roadium swap meet with the late Steve Yano's and Tony A along with Eazy E and Dr.Dre. He then touches on the formation of his crew, DJ Quik, AMG, 2nd 2 None, Suga Free and the late Mausberg. Hi-C then talks about him and Quik being PIRU rapper's during a time when rappers kept their hood affiliation secret, and then we breakdown why Quik may be one of the g...

Aug 19, 20221 hr 28 minSeason 11Ep. 162

Is Anybody Up?

The homies from No Ceiling's podcast, Glasses Malone & Peter stop by and we talk about Netflix doc, "The Most Hated Man On The Internet". Sociopath, Hunter Moore, who made it his mission to embarrass as many people as he could by posting their nude photo's on his now defunct site, isanybodyup.com wound up getting locked up and banned from the internet. We also check in real quick with the homie 40 Glock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 08, 202255 minSeason 11Ep. 161

DeHaven Irby Talks The Streets & Jay-Z Betrayel

Tonight we kicked it with former Marcy projects baller DeHaven Irby. We talk about the 80's and 90's NYC dope game, how the internet has damn near drove everybody crazy and of course why he felt Jay-Z, Dame and Biggs did him dirty.... Tap IN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 05, 20221 hr 11 minSeason 11Ep. 160

Police Pistol Play Continues

In this episode we discuss the latest police shootings, the first in which involves a wheelchair bound 61 year old man who stole a toolbox from Walmart. He was shot nine times and his lifeless body handcuffed, crazy right? We also examine the Akron, Ohio shooting of Jaylon Walker, who suffered more than 60 gunshot wounds. We can't make this stuff up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 22, 202256 minSeason 11Ep. 159

158 Did R. Kelly deserve 30 years?

We discuss the 30 year sentence passed down to R&B singer R. Kelly. We both agree that he 100% should be locked up but we have to ask if race played a role in his sentencing. It gets touchy! We also debate if the parents should have been held responsible as well. Let us know your thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 12, 202251 minSeason 11Ep. 158

Rapper "The DOC" talks Dr. Dre, Snoop and NWA

In this exclusive interview we spoke with legendary rapper DOC. We had the chance to discuss his new work w/ Snoop and Dr. Dre. We also re-visit his work with the late Eazy E and NWA. We also get the DOC's response to Ice Cube's classic "No Vaseline". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 05, 202246 minSeason 11Ep. 157

Uncle Beats details false heroin conviction and Alexis Scott case

We sit down with 3-6 Mafia affiliate Chicago's Uncle Beats. We discuss how he dealt with fighting a heroin case against the Feds, his indictment and how he beat them. We also talk about his appearance on the Steve Wilkos show where he was accused of being behind the "Alexis Scott" disappearance, A young Peoria, Illinois woman who has been missing since 2017. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 01, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 11Ep. 156

GC Scams: Woman Scams Athletes Out of Millions!

On this EP we delve into the world of scammers with the homie Gorilla Black, a convicted scammer himself. We talk about scammers, con men and just down right scandalous people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 24, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 11Ep. 155

The Bry Dee Interview

We sit down with Compton OG "Bry Dee" and discuss his history as a shooter for his hood, his more than 30 years of incarceration and his thoughts on Wack 100. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 10, 20221 hr 25 minSeason 11Ep. 154

Vegas Police Pressing Keefe D For Tupac Murder

In this episode we discuss the idiot that wounded a little girl in a drive by shooting, The PPP fraud charges currently sweeping the country and finally why Keefe D may be on the hook for Tupac Shakur's murder after all this time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 09, 202236 minSeason 11Ep. 153

Ghost of My Past-How I battled Addiction Pt. 1

We have a sit down for a prolific conversation with his brother and former addict Will Steele. The 2 discuss his past addiction and bouts with homelessness and how he got to that point. Stay on the look out for Part 2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 03, 202239 minSeason 11Ep. 152

Producer Ervin "EP" Pope talks Kanye West, Scarface and more!

Producer Ervin "EP" Pope sit's in to have a conversation about his entry into music production, his work with Kanye West's "College Dropout", Executive producing Scarface's last album "Deeply Rooted" and talking the rapper out of retiring, his work with "The Game" and what he looks for in a artist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 01, 202253 minSeason 11Ep. 151

EP 150: Predictive Coding: Is The Internet Driving People Insane?

In this episode, We have a conversation with Da Hood Professor Melle Mel about everything from the recent mass shooting to the idiots presently disguising themselves as content creators and the possibility that it all may be attributed to "Predictive Coding" Tap in with Melle Mel @dahoodpostman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 30, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 11Ep. 150

EP 149: "The Brooklyn Way" w/ OG Fruitquan

We sit down with Brooklyn OG Fruitquan as he discusses the infamous LG, (Lafayette Gardens) projects, Lil Kim, 50 cent, Biggie and others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 24, 202237 minSeason 11Ep. 149

Episode 148: Rappers Gunna, Young Thug hit w RICO

In this episode we talk about the recent trend of rappers being hit with RICO charges and Eiht discusses how lyrics during him and Quiks legendary feud caused drama and even death in the streets. Make sure you stay up on the latest news www.thisomebull.com Check out MC Eiht's new EP "Revolution In Progress" shorturl.at/fiGT5 Check out Eiht's new video w/ Kurupt "Double That" https://youtu.be/dSUd_u4SB68 Visit the store for all kinda dope gear shorturl.at/uLQ28 See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

May 12, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 11Ep. 148

EP 147: Return of The Mack w/ Roadie Mack

We sit down w/ possibly one of our most polarizing guest ever, gentleman of leisure "Roadie Mack". "Roadie" give's us a sneak peak into the world of "The Game", We discuss how he has traveled the world with his "partners", how he has survived his occupation for 30 years, the economics of macking, the dangers of pimping vs macking and how he lost several friends in the AIDS & Crack era. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 05, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 11Ep. 147

EP 146: 1984

Steele and James continue the discussion on "SNOWFALL", this time discussing the parallels between the TV Show and the real LA County from 1984-1988 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 29, 202248 minSeason 11Ep. 146

EP 145: Snowfall Breakdown Pt.1 w/ Glasses Malone

We sat in with Glasses Malone & Peter Bas from No Ceiling's podcast to breakdown the season ending episode of "Snowfall". Glasses say's Leon wont make it to the end, Steele says Jerome will wind up handling Aunt Louie himself, who knows? This is Pt. 1 of 2, as me and James do a breakdown in part 2 that drops end of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 28, 202258 minSeason 11Ep. 145

EP 144: Money, Power & Disrespect w/Doggie Diamonds

We have the homie Doggie Diamonds sit in to talk about the recent rash of BS on the internet then we discuss why negativity is the new hustle. For our fans in the UK, make sure you check James out on tour, and check out MC Eiht's new single ft KURUPT "DOUBLE THAT" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 21, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 11Ep. 144

EP 143: Will out here slapping fools and Cali cutting the Reparation's check

In this episode Big Court from the "Holding Court" podcast and Glasses Malone from "No Ceilings" podcast sit in with GC to talk about Will Smith smacking the taste out of Chris Rocks mouth and California announces that they are paying reparations to descendants of slaves, but of course there is a catch to it. Tap in! Tap In To The Blog That Does The Most www.thisesomebull.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Apr 07, 20221 hr 32 minSeason 11Ep. 143

EP 142: 6 year old handcuffed and arrested, are we becoming a prison planet?

At first, Kaia Rolle, 6, appeared not to understand what the police officers were doing. “What are those for?” she said, eyeing the zip ties the officers had brought to the school office in Orlando, Fla. “It’s for you,” one officer responded. As he tied them on, she started to sob: “No, don’t put handcuffs on. Help me!” On this episode of GC, MC EIht, Steele and James discuss Kaia Rolle and other children who have been arrested. When is this ever acceptable, if ever? Chime in. Learn more about y...

Mar 21, 202252 minSeason 11Ep. 142
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