The official music video , directed by , features the trio performing against urban backdrops that reflect their Compton roots.
Dr. Dre’s verse features short, punchy bars that some fans and critics attribute to the writing style of Eminem , who was a frequent collaborator and ghostwriter for Dre during that era. Music Video and Legacy
Originally intended for rapper King T , the instrumental features a haunting, piano-driven melody typical of Dre’s early-2000s signature sound. The official music video , directed by ,
The track was primarily produced by Dr. Dre, with co-production by .
The single peaked at number 50 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 18 on the Rap Airplay charts. Music Video and Legacy Originally intended for rapper
Each rapper delivers aggressive verses reaffirming their dominance and longevity in the industry.
"" is a landmark reunion single released in 2000 by Ice Cube , featuring his former N.W.A groupmates Dr. Dre and MC Ren . Released as the third and final single from Cube’s sixth solo studio album, War & Peace Vol. 2 (The Peace Disc) , the track served as a high-profile statement on the group's enduring legacy in the hardcore West Coast hip hop scene. Production and Background The single peaked at number 50 on the
The song’s hook—"I started this gangsta shit, and this the motherfuckin' thanks I get?"—is an iconic rhetorical question addressing the trio's pioneering role in the gangsta rap genre.