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The Gangster Chronicles

Hosted by Bigg Steele, MC Eiht

The Gangster Chronicles, from The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts, is hosted by Bigg Steele alongside MC Eiht. It covers gangsta rap history, artists, albums and interviews. The show has 373 episodes, updated about every 10 days, with median episodes of around 67 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Gangster Chronicles

Established hip hop history show reaching a loyal gangsta rap audience weekly

  • 1,667 Apple ratings with a 4.7 average signal a committed, engaged listener base
  • 373 episodes since 2019 with consistent cadence and roughly hour-long episodes
  • Interviews with artists and industry figures give sponsors authentic music-culture context
Best forstreaming music servicesurban apparel and footwearaudio hardware
Watch forExplicit content and violence-themed titles require brands comfortable with mature, uncensored placements.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Music60%
True Crime25%
Society & Culture15%
Formats
interview, co-hosted banter, solo monologue
Tone
candid, raw
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
60 to 70 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent35/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 1,667 Apple ratings, a show of more than five years with 373 episodes, weekly-to-biweekly cadence and Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhat happened to a specific rapper or crewHow gangsta rap shaped hip hop historyIndustry stories from artists and producers
Age
25%18-24
40%25-34
22%35-44
13%45+
Gender
30%women
70%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
iHeartPodcastsThe Black Effect Podcast Network
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the network and distributor are named only as publisher.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanityhigh
Adultmedium
Drugshigh
Violencehigh
Politicsmedium

Feed flagged explicit; titles reference murder, prison and drug topics such as 'Murder Was The Case' and 'Mastermind From A Cell'.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 91 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks21 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 10 days.

Welcome to the "Gangster Chronicles", where Gangster Rap lives. Gangster Chronicles takes you on an unforgettable journey through the heart of hip-hop. with host, Bigg Steele, alongside the legendary MC Eiht, together, we're diving deep into the visceral world of Gangsta Rap. On this podcast, we unravel the intricate tapestry of one of music's most influential and misunderstood sub-genres,…
The Gangster Chronicles's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Gangster Chronicles

The Gangster Chronicles is a hip hop history podcast hosted by Bigg Steele alongside MC Eiht, according to the show's feed and website. Episodes cover gangsta rap's artists, albums and socio-political context, with candid interviews with rappers, producers and industry figures. The show has 373 episodes and updates about every ten days, with typical episodes running around 67 minutes.

The show is published by The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts, and its Apple Podcasts listing carries 1,667 ratings averaging 4.7 stars. Audience figures are estimates only: listeners are likely mostly US adults, and the show is estimated to reach 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. No sponsors are visible in the recent feed.

Estimated at $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, the show suits music streaming, urban apparel and audio brands seeking an engaged hip hop audience. Sponsors should be comfortable with explicit, mature subject matter. Source: the show feed, its website and Apple Podcasts.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Gangster Chronicles can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Gangster Chronicles

How much does The Gangster Chronicles charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode. Actual pricing is set by the show and may differ.

What is The Gangster Chronicles about?

The show covers gangsta rap history, including its artists, landmark albums and social context, with candid interviews with rappers and producers. It is hosted by Bigg Steele and MC Eiht.

How do I contact The Gangster Chronicles about sponsoring an episode?

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