The Return of the Gangsta explained

The Return of the Gangsta
Type:studio
Artist:Coolio
Cover:The Return of the Gangsta.jpg
Released:October 16, 2006
Recorded:2005–06
Genre:West Coast hip hop
Label:Hardwax Records
Prev Title:El Cool Magnifico
Prev Year:2002
Next Title:Steal Hear
Next Year:2008

The Return of the Gangsta is the sixth studio album by American rapper Coolio. It was released on October 16, 2006 via Hardwax Records. The single "Gangsta Walk" features Snoop Dogg on guest vocals. Most songs on this album were released again on Coolio's next album Steal Hear, which was released in 2008.