The forthcoming N.W.A biopic, Straight Outta Compton has yet another detractor in its development and it is coming courtesy from a white man who essentially “started this gangsta sh*t.”
March 26, 1995, Hip-Hop lost a captivating figure in N.W.A. mastermind Eric "Eazy-E" Wright, a key creator of Gangsta Rap and the early blueprint for artists who aspired to be moguls, to A.I.D.S. On the 19th anniversary of his passing, Hip-Hop Wired spoke with a list of individuals, including his daughter Erin "E.B." Wright, about the rapper's influence on the culture.
N.W.A captured the minds of Hip-Hop fans with their classic 1988 Straight Outta Compton debut album, and a biopic sharing the same name as the record has been in the works for years. The film takes another important step in coming to life after the studio signed a writer to rewrite the script.
It’s been over a year since the late, great 2Pac Shakur made his return to stage in hologram form at Coachella 2012. That moment influenced others to reimagine deceased legends at Rock The Bells, which kicked off Saturday, September 7 in San Bernardino, Calif.
Rock The Bells is gearing up to celebrate its 10th anniversary the right way, and by right, we mean a reintroduction of the posthumous performance. The revelation was made earlier today when Guerilla Union announced this year’s official lineup, which surprisingly featured Ol’ Dirty Bastard and Eazy-E as performers.
Obey Giant artist Shepard Fairey and West Coast Hip-Hop photographer Mike Miller have joined forces to work on a collaborative project featuring one of the most influential rap artists ever. Eazy-E, founder of N.W.A (N***az Wit Attitudes), is the featured subject of Fairey’s and Miller’s combined efforts titled “Compton’s Most Wanted” – resulting in a stirring […]
It seems that everyone wants a piece of the reality TV pie, and the latest group to come to the table just happens to be the children of rap stars. The sons of N.W.A members, E-40, and Run DMC member, Jam Master Jay, are shopping around their own show, TMZ reports.
The 25-year (and still going) existence of seminal rap crew Public Enemy and their relevancy in today’s crowded market serves as a testament to front man Chuck D’s insistence to keep up with current trends and not fading away. Although not as sonically linked, pioneering rap quintet of Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, the late Eazy-E, MC […]
The mansion that Eazy-E used to hold wild parties in is now longer part of the family. TMZ reports that the Calabassas mansion the late N.W.A rapper used to call home has been auctioned offed after his wife, Tomica Wright, failed to keep up with the mortgage payments.
Every father (notice we said “father”) wants to be a good example to their children. But when you’re a rapper who promotes violence, misogyny and bucking the system on a daily basis, sometimes balancing being a shining example to your chirren and being a good entertainer can get tricky. Often times a rapper’s bad habits can […]
Hip-Hop and dope sneakers have a relationship that goes back as far as the inception of the culture itself. Since the fly and flashy era of the ‘80s rappers have made it a point to be seen sporting nothing less than the latest in urban footwear. Some even paid homage to their latest foot fetish […]
The N.W.A biopic is one step closer to becoming a reality. Acclaimed director F. Gary Gray is in final talks to bring the film, Straight Outta Compton, to life. According to Deadline, Gray will helm the New Line Cinema project which chronicles the kick-off of Eazy E, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, MC Ren and DJ […]
