DB Tha General Addresses Controversy, Oakland Street Life, Black Panthers & BGF

History of the Bay Podcast Ep. 98: DB Tha General is regarded as one of the most influential rappers to come out of the Bay Area in the early 2000s, but also one of the most controversial. His competitive nature led to public disputes with other East Oakland rappers that crossed over into his music. DB has a strong love for Oakland culture, including the game of the 80s dope era, the militancy of the Black Panthers and BGF, and his own parents' upbringing in the streets. In this podcast episode, DB shares some personal stories for the first time and does a deep dive into his background and influences.
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0:00 Intro
1:55 Controversy
14:10 Oakland politics
21:00 Bay Area speech
22:54 Oakland history
30:14 Bay Area rap styles
35:39 Top 5 Oakland rappers
39:26 BGF & African history
48:45 Snitches and informants
54:03 DB’s parents & the streets
58:50 Hyphy

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