gangsta

gang·sta (gaŋ′stə)

noun

a variety of rap music that is distinguished by an emphasis on themes of violence, explicit sex, and drug use
a person who writes and performs this music

Modifies a noun

rap: David Blunkett has made comments linking " appalling " gangsta rap lyrics with gun crime.
rapper: Can James Hewitt take on gangsta rapper Harvey in a high dive?
music: People these days don't wanna listen to lyrics anymore, they wanna get ' crunk ' or listen to some recycled gangsta music.
lifestyle: I think it is just that my home country has been brainwashed by American Idol, MTV and the gangsta rap lifestyle.
motivator: L Vaughan Spencer Price range from £ 4000 - 7000 L. Vaughan Spencer a lifestyle coach, gangsta motivator and self-help guru.
scene: Krush: I don't think there's a real gangsta rap scene in Japan.

Noun used with modifier

wannabe: The 11 O'Clock Show Channel 4 Sacha Baron Cohen's creation Ali G is a typical wannabe gangsta, familiar to urban Britain.

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