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

History Photographed on Instagram: "In 2007, Kanye West co-created a hip-hop puppet show pilot called Alligator Boots with Rhymefest.⁠ ⁠ During an audition, a contestant performed in a way that mimicked Kanye’s style so well that it caught his attention.⁠"