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What 1988 album made gangster rap a national phenomenon?

Retry Correct Incorrect Although all of these classic rap albums came out in 1988 and a couple were controversial, only Straight Outta Compton was controversial for bringing gangsta rap and lyrics outlining N.W.A.’s problems with the police to the forefront of American pop culture.

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What 1988 album made gangster rap a national phenomenon?

• It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back
• Follow The Leader
• Straight Outta Compton
• Long Live The Kane