"" 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
The track was primarily produced by Dr. Dre, with co-production by . "" is a landmark reunion single released in
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. 2 (The Peace Disc) , the track served
The single peaked at number 50 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 18 on the Rap Airplay charts. The song’s hook—"I started this gangsta shit, and
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 official music video , directed by , features the trio performing against urban backdrops that reflect their Compton roots.