The success of Straight Outta Compton opened the door for many other biopics, even more so for additional storylines related to N.W.A. Singer Michel’le falls into the latter category, and her biopic will make its debut on Lifetime next month. Surviving Compton will tell the story of the singer/songwriter, detailing her tumultuous relationships with both Dr. Dre (with whom she shares a son) and his enemy, Suge Knight. The newest trailer has been released, and it looks like they’re holding nothing back! Check it out below and let us know your thoughts.
(Video) Ice Cube Breaks Silence On Jerry Heller’s Death
Former N.W.A. manager Jerry Heller passed away over the weekend, and he was still on a bad page with all of the members. Up until now, the only people who had commented on his passing was MC Ren, and even he didn’t have much to say. While at the airport on Sunday, Ice Cube’s son O’Shea Jackson Jr., who played his father in Straight Outta Compton last year, said that the good things Heller had done for the group did not outweigh the bad. He couldn’t bring himself to really find any nice things to say, so he didn’t say too much. Now his father has made a statement, while speaking with news station Local 4 in Detroit over the weekend.
Jerry Heller’s Lawyer Says ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Led To His Death
Jerry Heller passed away on Friday at the age of 75, due to a car accident as a result of having what’s been described as “a medical emergency” while driving. (His attorney says the family believes it to be a heart attack.) The former manager of N.W.A. had been in the spotlight a lot more in the last year, after the success of 2015’s Straight Outta Compton film. However, he was not happy with the way he was portrayed, and had filed a $110 million lawsuit for defamation of character against the film’s producers, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre and the Estate of Eazy-E. It was dismissed over the summer, however, the judge did say Heller might have a point as it pertained to two scenes, but he had to prove the interaction with Cube didn’t happen and that it was written into the script with malice.
(Videos) Ice Cube Brings Out N.W.A, Snoop & More At Coachella!
What, Ice Cube Brings Out N.W.A …Coachella is dramatically known for it’s celebrity appearances, this years line up included Ice Cube which was held with such high expectations and he surly delivered ! Seeing how Ice Cube’s film “Barber Shop” debuted this past Friday its only right the movie / rap star make an appearance surprising the coachella fans with a reuniting of the N.W.A Crew along with Snoop Dogg and Common for one great performance.
Gene Simmons Fires Shots At Ice Cube For Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Speech
Two days after N.W.A was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame where Ice Cube shared his thoughts on Gene Simmons comments about how the group should not be in the hall of fame because they weren’t in fact rock and roll, the Kiss member offered Ice Cube a response. Check out what Gene Simmons said after the jump.
Kendrick Lamar Will Induct N.W.A. Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
N.W.A. will be the next rap group to be inducted into the the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and Kendrick will be ushering the legendary group in. Hit the jump for more.
