Noisey

Despite his rise to mainstream success, Gunplay has remained a loyal and inspirational figure to the Carol City streets from which he came.

We meet Compton's own King Lil G to visit the swap meet where gangster rap was first sold, and learn what it's like to be a rising hispanic rapper in Compton.

We follow Long Beach's Vince Staples on the release day of his debut album Summertime '06.

At 21 years old, she's making waves as one of the only rising female rappers in the male-dominated Brooklyn rap scene.

In this episode of Noisey Raps we tag along with Fetty Wap and his deep, loyal Zoo Gang family to learn about the Paterson, New Jersey star’s rise to fame and the role his crew has played in his success.