F. Gary Gray’s N.W.A. biopic Straight Outta Compton was a box office success in its first weekend raking in $60.2 million, making bonafide stars out of the actors who scored the roles of Dr. Dre, Eazy-E and Ice Cube (Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell and O’Shea Jackson Jr., respectively.) Now a recent purchase proves the buzz will continue to live for some time to come! FX Networks has purchased the exclusive U.S. commercial television premiere rights to Straight Outta Compton, so we can look forward to it hitting our TV screens sooner than later once it makes its rounds in theaters! Have you seen the film yet? Let us know your thoughts if you have!
(Video) Dr. Dre’s Son & Eazy-E’s Son Show Off The Studio Where N.W.A. All Started
N.W.A. got their start in Eazy-E’s mom’s basement with a studio that they created – the one that they portray in the Straight Outta Compton. What’s pretty dope is the studio still exists to this day, and what’s even more dope is that Eazy-E’s son and Dr. Dre’s son still hang there. The guys allowed TMZ cameras into the studio over the weekend, and it’s really cool to see such a piece of history. Take a quick tour with the hip-hop heirs below.
(Photo) Eazy E’s Daughter Speaks On ‘Straight Outta Compton’, Says Too Much Was Left Out
Eazy E’s Daughter Speaks On ‘Straight Outta Compton’, Says Too Much Was Left Out. Hop into the post for all the details. #IFWT!
“Straight Outta Compton” Debuts At $24.2 Million!
N.W.A Biopic “Straight Outta Compton” Debuts At $24.2 Million! Hop into the post for all the details on the strong selling Hip hop biopic film! #IFWT!
(Photo) Here’s A Breakdown Of How N.W.A Launched The Careers Of Your Favorite Rappers
The worldwide release of Straight Outta Compton shows the vital contributions N.W.A made to hip-hop history. Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, MC Ren, DJ Yella, and the D.O.C set a precedent for upcoming MC’s all around the country over the past 20 years. Without them, we wouldn’t have found legends like Snoop Dogg, 2Pac, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, and Eminem as well as today’s popular MC’s like Kendrick Lamar and The Game. See how N.W.A helped launch the careers of some of your favorite rappers after the jump!
Kendrick Lamar Interviews N.W.A. For Billboard’s Latest Cover Story
If you’re looking for life this morning, here it is; Compton, old and new. In their recent cover story, Billboard called on Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar to sit down with Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, MC Ren and DJ Yella. Talk about DOPE. Hit the jump for more.
