: Stevie Wonder initially refused to clear the sample because he didn't want his music associated with profanity. Coolio had to rewrite the lyrics to contain no curse words to get Wonder's final approval.
: It is built on a sample of Stevie Wonder 's 1976 song "Pastime Paradise". : Stevie Wonder initially refused to clear the
The track featuring , L.V. , 2Pac , Eazy-E , Ice Cube , and Snoop Dogg is a fan-made mashup , not an official studio release. While these legendary West Coast artists are often grouped together in "posse cut" remixes on platforms like YouTube and SoundCloud, the original "Gangsta's Paradise" only officially featured L.V. . The Story Behind the Mashups The track featuring , L
: Channels like DJ Keefer and DJ Swirve are known for producing these high-quality edits, often adding other stars like Biggie Smalls , DMX , or Eminem to the mix. The track featuring
: The verses used for 2Pac , Eazy-E , and others are usually stripped from their own famous tracks (acapellas) and synced to the "Gangsta's Paradise" tempo. The Original "Gangsta's Paradise" (1995) The authentic version has its own incredible history: