Tonight on the podcast, we step into a conversation that demands attention.

We sit down with filmmakers Laura Dylan Kerman and William Howell to discuss their powerful documentary Cycle— a film examining the death of Ty'Rese West, an 18-year-old Black teenager from Racine.

On June 15, 2019, Ty’Rese was stopped for a bicycle light violation by a sergeant from the Mount Pleasant Police Department. What followed ended with Ty’Rese being fatally shot. The officer, Eric Gizi, stated he acted in self-defense after allegedly seeing a firearm. Prosecutors later declined to file charges.

Cycle does not just revisit headlines — it explores the broader patterns, the community impact, and the questions that still echo years later.

Tonight’s conversation dives into:

• The making of Cycle

• The emotional weight of telling stories like this

• Accountability, policy, and the meaning of justice

• The ripple effects on families and communities

This is not just about one night.
It’s about the cycles we repeat — and whether we’re willing to break them.

Join us for a thoughtful, necessary dialogue. Listen with an open mind. Share with intention.

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We had the opportunity to sit down with Kool Rock Ski of the legendary Fat Boys. We spoke on the Fat Boys being hip hop's first mega superstars, headlining the legendary Fresh Fest  and making 80k a show in the eighties, Group member Prince Markie D being at odds with management and his other group member, Buffy being a sexual deviant and a whole lot more.

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Tonight we have West Coast legend Yo Yo in the studio and we discuss her transition from doing duets with Ice Cube in the 90's to hosting radio and her own cooking show on Aspire TV , Downright Delicious With Yo Yo. We talk about growing up Hip Hop, why it was important for her to go back to school, parenthood and much more. 

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tonight we chopped it up with the homie Dedan Skillz that normally, well, never does interviews. We talk about his 20 years as a music exec, forming a lifelong friendship with the late Tupac Shakur, his work as an A&R with legendary DJ Bobcat, who happens to be his big cousin and much more. Now I'm go tell you in advance EIht's mic had a crazy a** delay and it sounds like he was talking over us, but that wasn't the case lol Press play.

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On this EP with special guest co-host Kxng Crooked we discuss Trump kidnapping Venezuela's President, and Glasses going in on Adin Ross and we ask if its hypocritical for rappers to go in on other races when they have historically been the most disrespectful. 

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Big Steele talks with  Benzino for a deep dive into the complexities of the hip hop industry. Benzino offers his candid thoughts on a range of topics, including  the controversies around P Diddy's documentary. Ray Benzino goes in on 50 cent and say's he dropped the doc on Diddy to be spiteful. They also discuss systemic issues facing black men, and the dynamics between Eminem and 50 Cent. Benzino shares personal anecdotes about his own experiences, relationships within the industry, and the ongoing challenges posed by social media and internet fame.

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In this episode of Gangster Chronicles, MC Eiht and Steele discuss the current "Streets Are Dead" movement. They reflect on whether the streets are truly 'dead' and how many modern rappers genuinely live the lifestyles they rap about. They also delve into the common practice of rappers using shock value to go viral and debate the authenticity of many rappers' street affiliations. 

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We sat with the homegirl Suga T, ya know, E-40's lil sister and chopped it up.

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Compton street legend Baby Gangsta takes us from the 80's crack game to the present and tells us why this generation is probably the most viscous. 

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West Coast hip-hop icon Kokane joins Norman Steele for a powerful, no-holding-back conversation about the realbusiness behind the music. In this explosive interview, Kokane opens up about his long career, his role in shaping the G-Funk era, and the royalty controversies that have followed some of the biggest names in rap.

For the first time on record, Kokane discusses the financial disputes that impacted both him and Daz Dillinger, and why he believes Snoop benefitted from royalties that were never meant to land in his pocket. This episode dives deep into the realities of publishing, paperwork, loyalty, and the hidden politics of West Coast rap’s golden age.

Whether you’re a fan of G-Funk, a student of hip-hop culture, or someone who wants to understand how artists lose millions through bad deals, this interview offers rare insight from one of the genre’s most influential voices.

Listen for:

Insider stories from the Death Row era

How royalty splits and publishing really work

Kokane’s firsthand account of disputed payments

The business decisions that shaped West Coast history

Lessons every independent artist needs to hear

A raw, honest, history-making episode.

In the 2nd half we also tap in with homie Cam Capone from Cam Capone TV where he says fame is better than money!!! 

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Eiht and Steele sit down with the co-creator of Drink Champs to break down the show’s massive success, the behind-the-scenes chaos of the Kanye West interview, and the aftermath that shook the whole platform.

EFN drops gems on the DMX episode, early struggles, the business behind going viral, and what it really takes to build one of the biggest hip-hop interview shows in the world.

This one is raw, unfiltered, and full of stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

Tap in — this is Gangster Chronicles at its finest.

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