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.
The track was primarily produced by Dr. Dre, with co-production by . The song’s hook—"I started this gangsta shit, and
"" 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 "" is a landmark reunion single released in
The official music video , directed by , features the trio performing against urban backdrops that reflect their Compton roots. 2 (The Peace Disc) , the track served
Originally intended for rapper King T , the instrumental features a haunting, piano-driven melody typical of Dre’s early-2000s signature sound.