The Black Effect Presents... Gangster Chronicles!

In this exclusive episode of The Gangster Chronicles, MC Eiht and Steele sit down with West Coast heavyweight Xzibit for a raw and insightful conversation that traces his journey through hip hop history.

X breaks down how he first got put on by King T and Tha Alkaholiks, how the legendary Wake Up Show sharpened his pen game, and what it meant to land a deal with Loud Records at a pivotal time in rap. He details the major turning point in his career—Snoop Dogg tapping him for “B Please”—which set the stage for the historic Up in Smoke Tour alongside legends like Dr. Dre, Eminem, and Ice Cube. We also get into a convo about the Nation's immigration issues.

But Xzibit isn’t just surviving off the past—he’s thriving. We get into his booming business venture Xzibit's West Coast Cannabis, one of the most respected brands in the retail weed game.

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From the smoky studios of Ruthless Records to the birth of G-Funk, Hutch has lived the chapters most rap historians only quote. In this episode, he sits down with MC Eiht and Steele to pull back the curtain on:

• Origin Stories: How Pomona, CA & South Central Los Angeles kids armed with Parliament records and street tales helped redefine West Coast sound.

• Ruthless Inside Scoop: First-hand memories of Eazy-E, Jerry Heller, and watching Dr. Dre’s creative evolution.

• The G-Funk Formula: Crafting Livin’ Like Hustlers and the production tricks that sparked a new era as they developed a young rapper and producer: Snoop Doggy Dog & Warren G.

• Street Politics & Business Moves: Navigating drug dealing, major-label pressure, and sample-clearance nightmares.

• Legacy Check: Why Above the Law still resonates—and Hutch’s blueprint for tomorrow’s producers.

Whether you’re a day-one ATL fan, a West Coast historian, or just hungry for real game, this convo is a time capsule you can ride to. 🎙️

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In this powerful episode of Gangster Chronicles, hip-hop pioneer Toddy Tee takes us back to the birth of West Coast gangster rap. Hear firsthand how Toddy Tee helped shape the sound and culture of Compton’s early hip-hop scene, influencing legends like Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, and N.W.A.

Toddy Tee shares candid stories about the struggles, breakthroughs, and creative process behind his classic tracks, revealing the true origins of gangster rap in the 1980s. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just discovering the roots of West Coast hip-hop, this episode delivers an authentic and deep dive into the genre’s foundation.

Tune in for exclusive insights, raw storytelling, and a celebration of one of the most influential voices in hip-hop history.

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