Jesse B. Weaver, since christened Schoolly D, is one of the most iconic figures in rap music. Schoolly is considered within the hip-hop industry to be the creator of gangster rap with his globally acclaimed singles P.S.K. and Gucci Time. Schoolly D has transcended the boundaries of genre and has created rap music that has been integrated in films, animated series, and sampled by some of the most prolific acts in music including the Beastie Boys, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Lil' Wayne, the Chemical Brothers, and others. Deemed a pioneer by Jay-Z (Decoded, 09) and credited by Ice-T as releasing the first gangsta rap record (Props Magazine), Schoolly D's career has given inspiration to countless musicians and fans alike. Songs like Gucci Time, Saturday Night and P.S.K. What Does It Mean? have become classics and illustrate the uncompromising narrative that has become synonymous with the hardcore gangsta rap of the eighties. His true-to-life lyrics give a snap shot of the stre