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Andre Wicker (born April 18, 1971 in Compton, California), known as Gangsta Dresta or simply Dresta, is an African American West Coast rapper best known for collaborating with Eazy-E on the inflammatory hit single "Real Muthaphuckkin G's" from Eazy-E's 1993 EP It's On (Dr. Dre) 187^um Killa.

He was first signed to Toenail Records with his younger brother B.G. Knocc Out, then both went to Ruthless Records with Eazy-E. They appeared on the single "Real Muthaphuckkin G's" (which was censored to "Real Compton City G's" in order to garner MTV and radio airplay) with Eazy-E, taking shots at Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg after Dre and Snoop dissed Eazy on 1992's The Chronic.

Born in the city of Compton, Dresta and his brother B.G. Knocc Out both made a name for themselves on the streets after their mother was sent to jail when they were both only very young. Growing up, nobody looked out for the pair, which soon made them turn to gang banging as a way of life. As a consequence, Dresta was sentenced to 5 years behind bars, leaving his then very young brother, B.G to fend for himself. Despite all the problems on the outside world, Dresta would not let this break his spirits and still found time to write and freestyle his lyrics with the other prisoners while he was locked up.

When Dresta was released from prison, he and B.G. both continued trying to make it big within the rap industry and eventually got the chance to sign a deal with Toenail Records although this was only very short lived. Through Toenail Records, Dresta and B.G. Knocc Out scored the once in a lifetime opportunity to work with N.W.A. front man and Ruthless Records CEO, Eazy-E. The chance was a dream come true for the pair and of course history was made when the voices of Dresta Da Gangsta and B.G. Knocc Out were added to the title track of Eazy-E's infamous record It's On (Dr. Dre) 187^um Killa.

In the mist of all the media attention that Eazy-E, Dresta and B.G. were receiving, the pair took the time out to pen down some of their more personal tracks, using their now established names as a backing. Following "Real Muthaphuckkin G's", the duo decided to combine forces and come together for an album, putting together Dresta Da Gangsta's O.G. style and delivery, with the tongue-twisting melodies and flow of B.G. Knocc Out. The album would later go on to be called Real Brothas, which would boast a huge array of super-producers, from Rhythm D, Charlie B, Madness4Real and Domino. The duo signed a deal with Def Jam and Outburst Records for the release of the album which would then go on to be a huge success for the Compton team.

After the release of Real Brothas in 1995, Dresta and B.G. Knocc Out continued to work with the legendary Eazy-E on his new album Str8 off tha Streetz of Muthaphukkin Compton, however the album was put on hold when Eazy was taken ill and diagnosed with AIDS. Eazy-E never recovered and soon died from the virus before the album was finished with a seal of approval from the man himself. Str8 off tha Streetz of Muthaphukkin Compton would later come out under the same name, with Dresta and B.G. Knocc Out featuring on a number of tracks.

The pair however, would not go on to release another album; but would feature on different artist's tracks from time to time. In 1999, B.G. Knocc Out was sentenced to ten years in prison, leaving Dresta without the other half of the now legendary duo which made them famous. However, using experience from the past and shear will power, Dresta continued to work with West Coast veterans such as, MC Eiht, Jayo Felony, Mausberg , King Owl, Leicy Loc, Young Shane, King T and WC. Dresta soon realised that he was not only known for his lyrical ability with his brother B.G., but was also now established as a West Coast veteran himself.

However when the remaining members of NWA started doing reunion tracks such as Chin Check and Hello he took offense to the fact that they were not giving credit to Eazy-E and Compton. Also the fact that Snoop Dogg was involved with the rapping on Chin Check after he told Eazy-E to suck penis, frustrated him also.This led Dresta to release the underground track Fuck NWA, there was no response but the feud soon died down afterwards.

Dresta is now signed with Industry Phunk Entertainment where he has been working on many different projects with different artists such as, The Young Hogg$ and King T. A solo project is in the works and can be expected to be released in 2007, as well as a duo album with B.G. Knocc Out.

Album cover	Album information
	Real Brothas LP Released: August 15, 1995 Label: Def Jam / Outburst Records Last RIAA certification:200.000 Sales Singles: "50/50 Luv", "D.P.G/K"