Frank Sinatra was a gangsta too (who was a bag man for the mob).
Sinatra was a "gangster", not a "gangsta". There's a difference, y'know.
I've known a couple of people in the former category (in their younger days), and would have no personal safety concerns whatsoever about associating with them. I would never even think of knowingly going near someone of the "gangsta" variety any more than I would play Russian Roulette with a loaded gun.
Furthermore, Sinatra you can listen to. I defy you to listen to Mr. Big Paybacc more than 30 seconds. I've tried-it can't be done.