A reintroduction and renewed interest of N.W.A. and their music wasn’t the only thing triggered by the success of the group’s biopic “Straight Outta Compton.” A 2003 video of Suge Knight joking about the death of N.W.A. founding member Eazy-E‘s from AIDS was sent viral. Knight’s joke about Eazy came during an appearance on “Jimmy […]
In wake of the nationwide opening of the N.W.A biopic “Straight Outta Compton,” Eazy E’s daughter, E.B. Wright, (Erin Bria), is sharing her thoughts about her father’s portrayal in the film. https://instagram.com/p/mA7sKsrbPM/?taken-by=wewanteb Though she was only four when he died, E.B. recalls fond memories of her dad, and she praises Jason Mitchell ‘s performance […]
Jacque Reid talks to entertainment reporter, Todd Stereo Williams about the the claims of misogyny and sexism left out of the film Straight Out Of Compton. “I was disappointed in the fact that the D.D. Barnes incident was completely ignored,” Williams said. Click the link above to hear the entire interview.
Police, theater owners and movie executives had worried about violence breaking out at last weekend’s “Straight Outta Compton” premiere. According to The Wall Street Journal who spoke to several theater executives, Universal Pictures offered to “reimburse theaters for security guards during opening-weekend screenings of “Straight Outta Compton.” The Journal says the unusual step was taken […]
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The boys from Compton smashed opening weekend expectations, while the stylish “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” struggled to find its footing. Universal’s N.W.A. biopic earned an astonishing $56.1 million in its debut, according to studio estimates Sunday. Director F. Gary Gray’s well-received film charts the formation and rise of the influential rap […]
Irony is increased security at theaters showing Straight Outta Compton but we know "who" is more likely to shoot up theaters.
Veteran actor and rapper Ice Cube is the producer for the movie Straight Outta Compton about his group, NWA. The story chronicles when five young men translated their experiences growing up into brutally honest music that rebelled against abusive authority, they gave an explosive voice to a silenced generation. The film premieres today and he talked to […]
The Straight Outta Compton movie is already brewing up quite a storm of positive reviews, and it hasn’t even officially hit theaters yet. Ice Cube and Dr.…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The director of “Straight Outta Compton” says he’s “very happy with the accuracy” of the movie that depicts the creation and eventual breakup of influential rap group N.W.A. F. Gary Gray says he relied on accounts from surviving members of the Southern California group, including credited producers Ice Cube and Dr. […]
With the release of the much anticipated N.W.A. biopic, “Straight Outta Compton,” Dr. Dre is sure to reap a lot of profits from both the flick and his arguably even more anticipated first album in 16 years, “Compton,” which serves as the movie’s soundtrack. Dr. Dre‘s decision to forgo the hefty profit and instead donate it […]
Over the weekend, Oprah tweeted her praise for the film Straight Outta Compton to her friend, Selma director Ava DuVernay. Winfrey called the film “powerful” and “eye opening rap education.” Winfrey’s compliments shocked those who are familiar with her disapproval of hip-hop and hip-hop culture. The biopic has received praise from those who’ve seen early screenings […]
