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
The track was primarily produced by Dr. Dre, with co-production by . Dre, with co-production by
In March 2020, the video was remastered in HD and re-released on Ice Cube’s official YouTube channel. The song’s hook—"I started this gangsta shit, and
The official music video , directed by , features the trio performing against urban backdrops that reflect their Compton roots. Dr. Dre’s verse features short
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.
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.
