While the group is best known for their platinum debut album, Snoop Dogg Presents: Tha Eastsidaz (2000), there is a separate unreleased compilation often titled .

The Eastsidaz, along with other pioneering groups like the N.W.A and Ice Cube, have played a significant role in shaping the gangsta rap genre. Their music, often criticized for its graphic content, has provided a voice for marginalized communities, shedding light on social issues and police brutality. While controversy surrounds their lyrics, the Eastsidaz' influence on hip-hop is undeniable.