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If you Googled a musician in 2015, chances are it was Adele. On Wednesday (Dec. 16), the search engine rolled out its most-searched for topics of the year, and it should be no real surprise that the "Hello" singer topped the list, above other newsworthy acts such as Eagles of Death Metal, N.W.A., Chris Stapleton and more. -
N.W.A.'s 'Straight Outta Compton' Album Certified Triple Platinum
According to the RIAA, N.W.A.’s Straight Outta Compton album was certified triple platinum back in November. The group’s debut has sold more than three million units since its 1988 release. -
'Straight Outta Compton' Named Best Film of 2015 by African-American Film Critics Association
Straight Outta Compton has been drowning in great news since it's August 2015 release. Now, four months since it's debut, Straight Outta Compton has been named "Best Film of 2015" by the African-American Film Critics Association. -
Jerry Heller Addresses Allegations of Stealing From N.W.A., Says Suge Knight Had Tupac Killed
Jerry Heller is ready to clear his name. During a recent interview, the former manager addressed various topics, including allegations that he was stealing from N.W.A. and Eazy-E's untimely death. He even discussed Suge Knight and insisted that he had Tupac killed. -
Janet Jackson, The Cars, Cheap Trick Receive First Nominations for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees are always a controversial topic with so many varying opinions out there, and this year looks to be no exception. The nominees were announced Thursday and included first timers Janet Jackson, The Cars and Cheap Trick, as well as notable two time nominees Nine Inch Nails and The Smiths. -
Kendrick Lamar Reflects on Eazy-E's Career, Calls the N.W.A. Rapper a Major Influence
In recent years, Kendrick Lamar has been dubbed the poster child of all things Compton, but before him, N.W.A. was the hottest thing coming out of the city. In Paper magazine’s “Nowstalgia” issue, K Dot reflected on the the impact of the group’s frontman, Eazy-E, and called the late rapper a major influence. -
Tipper Gore Looks Back on 'Parental Advisory' for the PMRC 30-Year Anniversary
Tipper Gore looked back on the themes of 'Parental Advisory' and censorship on the 30-year anniversary of the PMRC. -
Snoop Dogg Says He's Not Ready for His Own Biopic, Praises 'Straight Outta Compton'
Since the release of 'Straight Outta Compton,' many other artists have been inspired to share their stories on the big screen with their own movies. Snoop Dogg, however, is not one of them. The west coast vet recently said that he's not ready for his own biopic, but he made sure to throw in a few praises for the N.W.A. film. -
Jimmy Fallon, Justin Timberlake Perform "History of Rap 6" on 'Tonight Show' [WATCH]
Best friend duo Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon reunited on the 'Tonight Show' Wednesday night for the 6th and latest installment of their well-loved "History of Rap" performances. The two opened the show with R. Kelly's "Fiesta" before launching into celebrated hip-hop songs throughout the decades. -
Disturbed 'Immortalized' Beats Luke Bryan, Dr. Dre for No. 1 Album
It's a big week for rock on the charts this week; Disturbed's new album Immortalized bested the likes of Luke Bryan, Dr. Dre and Ed Sheeran to claim the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 album charts. -
Eazy-E's Son Believes N.W.A. Rapper Was Killed by Suge Knight
Eazy-E's son, Yung Eazy, recently took to social media to share his thoughts on his father's untimely death. In an Instagram post, he shared his beliefs that the N.W.A. rapper was killed and points to Suge Knight. -
Beats By Dre Creates Limited Edition 'Straight Outta Compton' Headphones
Following its highly successful box office premiere, Dr. Dre and his Beats By Dre counterparts have decided to create limited edition 'Straight Outta Compton' headphones. -
Jerry Heller, Former Manager of N.W.A. Says He Regrets Not Letting Eazy-E Kill Suge Knight
The release of the biopic film, "Straight Outta Compton," documenting the rise and fall of hip hop super group, N.W.A., definitely shed a lot of light on what was happening behind the scenes with the Gangster rap group. During an interview with the group's former manager, Jerry Heller, he said that one of the biggest regrets he had with while managing the group was talking N.W.A. frontman, Eazy E, a.k.a. Erin Wright out of killing Suge Knight. -
Dee Barnes Says F. Gary Gray is an Opportunist, Gives "Revisionist History" of N.W.A.
Director F. Gary Gray's 'Straight Outta Compton' has been a box-office smash, clearing almost $60 million in its first week. As N.W.A.'s story has been brought back into the light, there has been renewed speculation on Dr. Dre's 1991 assault on journalist Dee Barnes, which was not included in the film. Since seeing the film, Barnes has penned an op-ed for Gawker, in which she accuses Gray of being an "opportunist" for presenting a "revisionist history" of the story of N.W.A. and, specifically, Dr. Dre. -
Dr. Dre, Dee Barnes Assault Was In 'Straight Outta Compton' Original Script
The N.W.A biopic Straight Outta Compton has been a blockbuster success, pulling in a cool 56.1 million on the opening weekend at the box office. The film has been heralded by fans and critics alike, but there have been a few omissions or factual inaccuracies that have made headlines. Possibly the most glaring was Dr. Dre's abusive relationship with hip-hop reporter Dee Barnes, which was glossed over in the film, as well as his other alleged incidents of violence towards women. Barnes has spoken out about the incident and now the original script has leaked with a scene featuring Dre's abuse of Barnes.
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