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N.W.A.’s “Straight Outta Compton” Perserved by Library of Congress

Posted on 04/15/2017
byStaff

N.W.A.’s classic Straight Outta Compton album will be preserved in the National Recording Registry, a rare accomplishment for a hip-hop album. The Library of Congress chose the pioneering gangster rap…

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Ice Cube Reunites N.W.A. at Coachella 2016, Brings Out Kendrick Lamar

Posted on 04/25/2016
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Ice Cube put on an epic performance to close out Coachella 2016 over the weekend… by reuniting N.W.A. and bringing out a number of guests. In the second weekend of…

Garbage Pail Kids Parody Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

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Garbage Pail Kids Parody Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Posted on 04/20/2016
byJay Casteel

When N.W.A. was finally inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame earlier this month, Garbage Pail Kids crashed the induction ceremony with a set of funny cards in…

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Kendrick Lamar Inducts N.W.A. Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Posted on 04/09/2016
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N.W.A. was officially induced into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Friday (April 8), with Kendrick Lamar presenting them with the honor. All living…

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Kendrick Lamar to Induct N.W.A. Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Posted on 02/06/2016
byStaff

When N.W.A. is finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April, they will be introduced by Compton rap star, Kendrick Lamar. The iconic rap group —…

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Ice Cube To Bring Out N.W.A., Westside Connection At Coachella

Posted on 01/18/2016
byStaff

Ice Cube has been announced as one of the acts on this year’s Coachella bill, but word is, he’ll have some surprise guests. In an interview with The Talk, the…

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N.W.A. To Be Inducted Into 2016 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Posted on 12/17/201502/06/2016
byStaff

After getting snubbed over the last few years, N.W.A. is finally headed into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. The iconic rap group — consisting of Ice…

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Ice Cube Addresses Accuracy Of “Straight Outta Compton”

Posted on 12/10/2015
byStaff

While the N.W.A. biopic Straight Outta Compton has been praised by many, some individuals — who were around during the group’s rise to fame — have said some of the film…

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N.W.A.’s “Straight Outta Compton” Certified Triple Platinum

Posted on 12/08/2015
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Nearly three decades after its release, N.W.A.’s debut album, Straight Outta Compton, has been certified triple platinum. According to the RIAA, the album was officially certified on Nov. 11, meaning…

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Ice Cube’s Unreleased “F*ck Tha Police” Verse Surfaces

Posted on 11/12/2015
byStaff

N.W.A. was introduced to a whole new generation of fans over the summer with the Straight Outta Compton movie. The film was named after the group’s 1988 debut album, which…

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The D.O.C. Recalls Linking With N.W.A., Working With Eazy-E

Posted on 11/06/201511/06/2015
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The D.O.C. is a gangster rap legend, who has worked extensively with Dr. Dre and the N.W.A., contributing to The Chronic, N.W.A., Eazy-E and Ruthless Records. In a new interview…

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Entertainment

Jerry Heller Sues Over “Straight Outta Compton” Movie

Posted on 10/30/2015
byStaff

Jerry Heller is suing anyone and everyone connected with the N.W.A. biopic, Straight Outta Compton, citing defamation. He wants $110 million, reports TMZ. Heller previously said he’d be sitting front row…