N.W.A

Last month, Ice Cube shed light on the upcoming NWA biopic, but now news has surfaced accusing the cultural icon of foul play. According to Kokane, a rapper that was signed to Eazy-E's Ruthless Records, Cube has yet to reach out to the deceased legend's family for their involvement in the film's production...

One of the greatest artistic products to derive from the African American culture is its music. And of that music, no category is as distinct as hip-hop, with its ability to raise awareness by telling stories of social injustice and oppression, but also of heritage and pride...

XXL highlights rappers who were cheated by the prestigious award ceremony.

With a new movie and album on the way, it seems as if Ice Cube will forever heavily be relevant in the realm of hip-hop. Even though Cube has been in the game for over 30 years and is a well respected veteran, it's boggling to one that Ice Cube's stardom never fades with fans as enthusiastic about his happenings as when he first hit the scene in the late 1980's...

Universal Pictures is now advancing the script stages for N.W.A.’s biopic, Straight Outta Compton, as it enlists the talents of go-to writer Jonathan Herman (Conviction, Rites of Men) to pen a new draft. The motion picture studio is in the process of picking up the title in turnaround from New Line Cinema, this according to HollywoodReporter. Ice Cube’s dream project is s...

The lyrical hurricane that is Eminem's "Rap God" included a slew of name-checks and homages, from Rakim to Pharoahe Monch to JJ Fad and NWA. It was that last shoutout—"Me, I'm a product of Rakim, Lakim Shabazz, 2Pac NWA / Cube, Hey Doc, Ren Yella, Eazy, thank you, they got Slim / Inspired enough to one day grow up, blow up and be in a position / To meet Run DMC, and induct them into

Another year, another slot on the ballot for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame for both N.W.A and LL Cool J. This will be N.W.A's second year as a candidate, and LL's third go at the Hall. The two hip-hop acts are the only rappers on a bill that otherwise includes Nirvana, Yes, KISS, The Meters, The Replacements and more...

Anger fades but diamonds are forever. Earlier this week, Jay Z and Dame Dash reunited to be photographed at a party after years of acrimonious relations, thus proving that time can heal even the most bitter wounds. Reunions in hip-hop are a beautiful thing ...

Artist: N.W.A Reviewer: Problem Rating: XXL Anniversary: 25-year Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the September 2013 issue of XXL Magazine. I was listening to it , but I didn’t know what they were talking about. It was dan...

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Earlier this week, Priority Records announced its plans to relaunch in August of this year, with some help from Capitol Records and Insurgency Music. In a statement about the famed label's history, Michael Cohen—the chairman/CEO of Captain Music Group and co-founder of Insurgency—said, "I don’t come from the hip-hop world. But the genesis ...

Even though it's only Wednesday, this week has seen a number of hip-hop personalities driving recklessly. Chief Keef found himself behind bars after pushing 110 mph in a 55 mph zone, while Chris Brown is facing legal heat for a possible hit-and-run...