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N.W.A (an abbreviation for Niggaz Wit Attitudes, eye dialect for Niggas With Attitudes) was an American hip hop group formed in Compton, California. They were among the earliest and most significant popularizers and controversial figures of the gangsta rap subgenre, and the group is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential ...
- 1987–1991, 1999–2002, 2015, 2016
- Compton, California, U.S.
The National Wrestling Alliance ( NWA) is an American professional wrestling promotion and governing body owned by Billy Corgan and operated by its parent company Lightning One, Inc. [4] Founded in 1948, the NWA began as the governing body for a group of regional professional wrestling promotions, the heads of which made up the board of directors.
- Lightning One, Inc.
- Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Television, Merchandise, Home video, Live events
- Dr. Dre. Born Andre Romelle Young, Dr. Dre continued his rise to mega-stardom after N.W.A. disbanded in 1991. A successful record producer, he helped launch the careers of Snoop Dogg, Eminem and 50 Cent.
- Ice Cube. O’Shea “Ice Cube” Jackson was the first member of N.W.A. to leave the group but continued writing gangsta rap well into the 1990s. The multi-talented college grad also started an illustrious film career that included Friday (1995), Three Kings (1999) and Barbershop (2002).
- Eazy-E. Known as the idea man behind N.W.A., Eric Wright, a.k.a. Eazy-E was a high school dropout and drug dealer who helped launch Priority Records, the label behind N.W.A.’
- DJ Yella. Like Ice Cube, Antoine “DJ Yella” Carraby also dabbled in film. Unlike Ice Cube, however, DJ Yella’s genre of choice was adult films. When recently asked in an interview about it, he replied: “Oh yeah, I did that for over 12 years.
Mar 21, 2024 · N.W.A, American hip-hop group from Compton, California, whose popular, controversial music included explicit references to gang life, drugs, sex, and distaste for authority, especially the police. Its five core members were Eazy-E (byname of Eric Wright; b. September 7, 1964, Compton, California, U.S.—d.
- Justin Kautz
Aug 8, 2018 · Learn about the origins, controversies and legacy of the classic gangsta rap album that turned 30 in 2018. From the inspiration behind "Fuck tha Police" to the first member to quit over royalties, here are some facts you might not know.
Jun 9, 2020 · How the iconic rap group N.W.A's anti-cop anthem, released in 1988, became a symbol of Black Lives Matter and the fight against police brutality. The article traces the song's origin, meaning, and impact, and the reactions of its cowriters and fans.
