(Black English) a member of a youth gang
"The neighborhood kids whispered that the new guy was an old-school gangsta who knew every corner of their street."
A member of an urban criminal or street gang.
"The neighborhood watch reported that a known gangsta was loitering near the park entrance late at night."
Exhibiting the traits or demeanor associated with the traits or lifestyle of urban thugs or hustlers.
"After years in the city, he dropped out of college and started living a life that felt entirely gangsta."