Explaining on Instagram: "Follow (us) @Explaining to learn something NEW every day 🧠‼️ It’s wild to think that one of the most legendary gangster anthems — Gangsta’s Paradise — doesn’t have a single curse word 😳🎵 Coolio kept it clean while still making one of the most powerful rap tracks ever — complete with a real church choir that gives it that haunting, soulful edge! Let us know your thoughts below! • #explore #rap #learn #storytelling"

Purely History on Instagram: "Coolio’s Gangsta’s Paradise, released in 1995, is one of the most famous hip hop tracks of all time, and it stands out for several reasons. Despite being regarded as a hardcore “gangsta anthem,” the song contains no profanity at all. Coolio made a deliberate choice to leave out curse words, which made it more powerful and widely accessible while still carrying the weight of its message. Another unique element is the presence of a real church choir. The song samples

How Songs Are Created on Instagram: "Rapper Coolio passed away exactly 3 years ago at the age of 59. The creator of the timeless hit ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ and a defining figure of the California hip-hop scene"

HitsOnFye Worldwide on Instagram: "Did Young Jeezy steal Ghetto Mafia style on this record?🤔. Atlanta native @gangstanino404 from the legendary group Ghetto mafia had to set the record straight for anyone who doesn’t know. Ghetto Mafia was the first Gangsta hardcore sound out of Atlanta, yes 🙌🏿 the first street sound. 🎥 @hempentertainment 🌆 @3amstudios1 #youngjeezy #jeezy #ghettomafia"