Before entering the discussion on gangsta rap, a certain question must be raised: what is the difference between hardcore gangsta rap and plain old gangsta rap music? Not much. While, gangsta rap music is almost always classified as hardcore hip hop, not all hardcore can be classified as gangsta. The term “hardcore gangsta rap” is basically used to convey the fact that gangsta rap music can be considered a subdivision of hardcore rap.

Fans frequently drop the word “hardcore” and refer to this genre strictly as gangsta rap. When fans do use the term hardcore gangsta rap music, they are usually referring to the most intense brand of gangsta rap music. If you were to classify gangsta rap according to the fans, hardcore gangsta rap music is gangsta to the max. With its ultra aggressive themes, explicit lyrics, and non-stop hard hitting beats, hardcore gangsta rap music is extreme hip hop uncensored.

Although gangsta rap music pushes the envelope beyond the point of what some critics may consider socially acceptable, gangsta rap music (hardcore or not) has still managed to become the most commercial form of rap throughout the late 1980’s, and into the early 1990’s. Hardcore gangsta rap music fans rejoiced during this period as some of the most deliciously loathsome songs were recorded.

Thanks to gangsta rap downloads, you can get free gangsta rap songs that are over a decade old – perhaps some of these free gangsta rap songs may lend a clue to where top rappers of today may have found some of their inspiration..

If you’re looking for free gangsta rap songs from the original gangstas, like Ice-T, Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg, or maybe some of the more current gangstas like 50 Cent, DMX, or Young Buck, you’ll find what you’re looking for among gangsta rap downloads. With gangsta rap downloads available on the internet, you have access to thousands of free gangsta rap songs.

Some free gangsta rap songs that you should definitely listen to are “What up Gangsta” and “Wanksta” from 50 Cent; if you don’t already have these gangsta rap downloads on your computer, go get them. Gangsta rap downloads from 50 Cent are must haves because he is such a huge innovator of gangsta rap music. If you’re looking for a rapper that may be a little more old school than 50 Cent, check out Dr. Dre and his G-Funk brand of gangsta rap which is a little more laid back.

1. P.I.M.P. – Orig. Artist 50 Cent *

2. Get Back – Orig. Artist Ludacris *

3. 1st Of Tha Month – Orig. Artist Bone Thugs-N-Harmony *

4. #1 – Orig. Artist Nelly *

5. What's My Name? – Orig. Artist Snoop Doggy Dogg *

6. Outta Control – Orig. Artist 50 Cent feat. Mobb Deep *

7. Ready Or Not – Orig. Artist Fugees *

8. Ooohhhwee – Orig. Artist Master P *

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1. Don't Matter – Orig. Artist Akon *

2. Apologize – Orig. Artist Timbaland feat. One Republic *

3. Sweetest Girl (Dolla... – Orig. Artist Wyclef Jean feat. Akon, Lil Wayne, Niia *

4. What Goes Around – Orig. Artist Justin Timberlake *

5. Bartender – Orig. Artist T-Pain feat. Akon *

6. Runaway Love – Orig. Artist Ludacris feat. Mary J.Blige *

7. Me So Horny – Orig. Artist 2 Live Crew *

8. Beautiful Girls – Orig. Artist Sean Kingston *