Editing Gangsta rap (section)

===Other early influences===
The New York–based [[Run-DMC]] and [[LL Cool J]], though originating prior to the establishment of "gangsta rap" as a cohesive genre, were influential in the formation of gangsta rap, often producing early aggressive [[hardcore hip hop]] songs and being among the first rappers to dress in gang-like street clothing. The seminal Long Island–based group [[Public Enemy]] featured aggressive, politically charged lyrics, which had an especially strong influence on gangsta rappers such as [[Ice Cube]]. The duo [[Eric B. & Rakim]] would further influence gangsta rap with aggressive, street-oriented raps, especially on the 1987 album ''[[Paid in Full (album)|Paid in Full]]''.

The hip hop group [[Beastie Boys]] also influenced the gangsta rap genre with their 1986 album ''[[Licensed to Ill]]'', with an early reference to being a "gangster" mentioned in the song "Slow Ride". In 1986, the Los Angeles–based group [[C.I.A. (band)|C.I.A.]] (consisting of Ice Cube, K-Dee, [[Sir Jinx]]) rapped over the [[Beastie Boys]]' tracks for songs such as "My Posse" and "Ill-Legal", and the Beastie Boys' influence can be seen significantly in N.W.A's early albums.<ref>Chang, Jeff. ''Can't Stop, Won't Stop: The History of the Hip Hop Generation''</ref>  The [[Beastie Boys]] had started out as a [[hardcore punk]] band, but after introduction to producer [[Rick Rubin]] and the exit of [[Kate Schellenbach]] they became a hip hop group.<ref>[http://nymag.com/arts/popmusic/features/beastie-boys-2011-5/ Rude Boys] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170301015036/http://nymag.com/arts/popmusic/features/beastie-boys-2011-5/ |date=March 1, 2017 }}, Amos Barshad, New York magazine 2011 5, retr 2012 Oct</ref> According to ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' Magazine, the Beastie Boys' 1986 album ''[[Licensed to Ill]]'' is "filled with enough references to guns, drugs and empty sex (including the pornographic deployment of a [[Wiffleball]] bat in "[[Paul Revere (song)|Paul Revere]]") to qualify as a gangsta-rap cornerstone."<ref>''The New Rolling Stone Album Guide'', Fourth Edition</ref>