+Gangsta Rap is a subgenre of [Hip Hop](/wiki/hip_hop) music that emerged in the 1980s, known for its unfiltered narratives of street life. It often explores themes of urban decay, conflict, and societal struggle, serving as a raw form of [Social Commentary](/wiki/social_commentary) through rhythm and rhyme.
+## See also
+- [West Coast Hip Hop](/wiki/west_coast_hip_hop)
+- [Hardcore Rap](/wiki/hardcore_rap)
+- [Conscious Rap](/wiki/conscious_rap)