Real Muthaphuckkin G's
| "Real Muthaphuckkin' Gs" | ||||
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| Single by Eazy-E featuring Gangsta Dresta and B.G. Knocc Out | ||||
| from the album It's On ( | ||||
| Released | August 26, 1993 | |||
| Recorded | 1993 | |||
| Studio | Audio Achievements (Torrance, California) | |||
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| Length | 5:32 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Rhythm D | |||
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| "Real Muthaphuckkin G's" on YouTube | ||||
"Real Muthaphuckkin' Gs," or "Real Compton City Gs" in its radio edit, is a diss track released as a single in August 1993 by American rapper Eazy-E with guest rappers Gangsta Dresta and B.G. Knocc Out. Peaking at #42 on Billboard's Hot 100, and the most successful of Eazy's singles as a solo artist, it led an EP, also his most successful, It's On (Dr. Dre) 187um Killa. This diss track answers Eazy's former N.W.A bandmate Dr. Dre and his debuting, guest rapper Snoop Dogg, who had dissed Eazy on Dre's first solo album, The Chronic. The music video accompanying the song has over 400 million views on YouTube.
Upon hearing the diss, Eazy-E initially planned to release the single "It's On" for an upcoming EP. However, after meeting fellow rapper Dresta, Eazy was inspired to craft a different response. Dresta wrote the song’s lyrics based on stories Eazy-E shared about his rivals, and the addition of his brother B.G. Knocc Out, who improvised a verse, solidified the track.
Within the track, the trio challenges the authenticity of their rivals, their roots, new label operation, past musical involvements, looks, and claims of street credibility. Eazy also boasts about profiting from their success through contractual ties to Ruthless Records.
"Real Muthaphuckkin Gs" stands as one of hip-hop's most iconic diss tracks, often hailed as a masterclass in ruthless battle rap. Unlike earlier disses that focused on a rival's skills, Eazy-E’s track cut deeper by exposing his opponent’s past and dismantling their public image. The single's raw approach to rivalry influenced future diss tracks in the genre.