Original Gangstas: Tupac, Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Ice Cube

Investigative journalist Ben Westhoff's acclaimed history of how Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Snoop Dogg, and others created the defining music of a generation. It details the rise of gangsta rap from New York to Los Angeles and the rivalries that shaped the genre. This book is a major contribution to music history.