All ‘rap’ is strictly shi- for the pigs!
Despite the name Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise" is a critique of the life-style, not a glorification. The opening lyrics:
As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I take a look at my life and realize there's nuthin' left
'Cuz I've been blasting and laughing so long, that
Even my mama thinks that my mind is gone
and the closing chorus
Tell me why are we, so blind to see
That the ones we hurt, are you and me
Tell me why are we, so blind to see
That the ones we hurt, are you and me
and even the tribute reference to Stevie Wonder's Pastime Paradise created by using the same melody and the same ironic use of "paradise", are a warning against the "gansta" life-style, not an invitation to join it.