Kendrick Lamar is surrounded by actual gang members? News to me.
I'm unsure what to say about X's situation. Will wait for confirmation on his status
Have you heard Duckworth? His dad was a member of the Gangster's Disciples, his label was founded by a blood, and the other original members of TDE have affiliations based on what block they're from (Q was/is a crip, Jay Rock was/is a blood). Cali shit is gang culture. There are actual gang members on the TPAB album cover.
Rap is still heavily influenced by gangs.