The Root

On "Compton", Dr. Dre, and Still Loving NWA More Than I Probably Should

Let me put it out there upfront N.W.A. is my favorite rap group of all time. I will sing the praises of Eazy, Ren, Dre, and Cube (plus DJ Yella) until the cows come home. Except, there’s an asterisk ...
Digital Spy

NWA will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Dr Dre thinks it's unreal

The hip-hop icons have been on the ballot for four years and are the only group formed after 1970 to make next year's list. "When we started NWA, I couldn't have imagined this," Dr Dre told Rolling ...
Uproxx

Eminem, Janet Jackson, And NWA Are Nominated For The Songwriters Hall of Fame

The 2025 nominees for the Songwriters Hall of Fame have been announced, and hip-hop is well represented thanks to nominations for Eminem and NWA. Five members of the latter are specifically up for ...
Digital Spy

Dr Dre's alleged former abuse victims say Straight Outta Compton ignores his violence towards women

Two of Dr Dre's alleged former victims have criticised Straight Outta Compton, claiming it ignores his apparent violence towards women. Dee Barnes has written for Gawker, discussing the NWA biopic's ...