: It reached #20 on the Billboard Hot 100, a significant feat for a hardcore gangsta rap record at the time.
: It peaked at #1 on both the Billboard Hot Rap Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles charts.
: The single was certified Platinum by the RIAA. Meaning & Cultural Legacy
: This version, produced by DJ Pooh and Ice Cube, is the one that became a massive radio and club hit. It famously uses the instrumental beat from Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five’s 1982 classic "The Message," giving the track an instantly recognizable, funkier bounce. Chart Success & Impact
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