This was one of the few times three of the five original N.W.A members reunited in the studio, following their collaboration on " Chin Check " for the Next Friday soundtrack.
"" 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 This was one of the few times three of the five original N
The official music video , directed by , features the trio performing against urban backdrops that reflect their Compton roots. Released as the third and final single from
The single peaked at number 50 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 18 on the Rap Airplay charts. 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.
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