Get the latest gossip

Ice Cube Shuts Down Candace Owens' Allegation That Gangsta Rap Was a Federal Plot


Owens sparked controversy by claiming gangsta rap was created by the government, but Ice Cube set the record straight, saying, ‘The Feds didn’t write none of my sh*t.’

The political commentator controversially took to her X (formally known as Twitter) page and stated that the rap music subgenre was part of a federal agenda to undermine Black culture by promoting false idols. When Ice Cube caught wind of the comment, he clarified that the genre was originally called "Reality Rap," with fans driving its demand. As previously reported by BET, Ice Cube, who is a hip-hop veteran with over three decades in the game, shared his thoughts on rap beefs during an appearance on Etalk CTV.

Get the Android app

Or read this on BET.com

Read more on:

Photo of gangsta rap

gangsta rap