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"Straight Outta Compton" Soundtrack on Gold Chain Vinyl: How to Buy
The official soundtrack to the critically acclaimed N.W.A biopic is now available on Complex.
20 Best Biopics of All Time, Ranked
From 'Raging Bull' to 'Malcolm X,' we rank the greatest biographical films that turned real-life legends into unforgettable cinema — the good, the tragic, and the Oscar-winning.
O'Shea Jackson Says He Doesn't 'Fight' Nepo Baby Title
The actor left college early to star as his father, Ice Cube, in the 2015 N.W.A. biopic 'Straight Outta Compton.'
Ice Cube Fires Back at Critic of New Song "Act My Age": 'Stay Out My Business'
The rap legend isn’t backing down after a fan told him to “hang up the mic,” saying the hater has “lost your sense of humor.”
Ice Cube & Eva Longoria's 'War of the Worlds' Re-Imagining Gets Release Date
The re-imagining of the classic film will hit Prime Video on July 30.
DJ Quik Co-Signs Fan's Take That He's 'Who Everyone Thinks Dr. Dre Is'
Quik has previously opened up about believing that he's on Dre's level.
Xzibit Calls for '90s N***az to Unite' After Discovering Olde English 800 Was Discontinued
Malt liquor was a staple in hip-hop in the 80s and 90s.
The D.O.C. Recalls Dr. Dre Telling Him Not to Rap After Car Accident Altered His Voice
The D.O.C.'s voice changed drastically after he was in a near-fatal accident in 1989. "Dre's my brother on another level. He's the only guy that's ever told me," he said.
Ice Cube Shares Story About Dr. Dre Almost Producing His Debut Solo Album: 'Eazy and Jerry Vetoed It'
Cube claimed he tried to maintain his friendships within the N.W.A. when he left the group.
7 Biopic Movies About Rappers, Ranked Worst To Best
As Pharrell's 'Piece By Piece' movie makes its theatrical debut on October 11, Complex decided to rank some of the most high-profile movies about the lives of rappers.
John Cena Reflects on Love for Hip-Hop, Started Rapping Because He Didn’t Like WWE’s ‘Stock Rap Music’
The WWE star also picks his top athlete-rappers and who is on his Mount Rushmore of MCs, as well as admitted he was "living under a rock" for Drake and Kendrick Lamar's feud.
10 Times Eminem Used T-Shirts to Support His Favorite Rappers
From his 'Free Yayo' T-shirt at the 2003 Grammys to more recent nods to his mentee 50 Cent in 2023, Eminem has made a habit of supporting his peers with his clothing.
Offset Ranks Greatest Hip-Hop Groups Ever, Puts Migos Ahead of Wu-Tang Clan and N.W.A
The 'Set It Off' rapper admitted that he didn't grow up listening to N.W.A or Run DMC.
Ice Cube on Initial Hesitancy to Doing 'Next Friday': 'I Always Thought We Did a Great Movie, Don't Touch It'
Cube said that he was ultimately happy that he worked on the two follow-ups to the original as it led to him meeting Mike Epps, Katt Williams, and Terry Crews.
Eazy-E‘s Son Lil Eazy-E Says AI Could Be Used to Release Music From His Late Father: 'Some Hidden Tracks Out There'
Eazy's son teased the release at the N.W.A rapper's street-naming ceremony in Compton this week.
From The Park To The Penthouse: Ice Cube Talks Hip-Hop History & The Big 3
On a recent trip to London, we sat down with the rap legend to discuss The Big 3—his rapidly growing 3-on-3 basketball league—and all things hip-hop.
Ice Cube Discusses “No Vaseline” and N.W.A, Says Iconic Diss Track ‘Was Something I Had to Do’
The West Coast legend eviscerated his former group members on "No Vaseline" after they dissed him on "100 Miles and Runnin'" and "Real N***az" once he left the group.
Dr. Dre Admits He 'Never Liked' N.W.A. Being Labeled as 'Gangsta Rap,' Prefers 'Hardcore Hip-Hop'
The Compton group is remembered for pushing the hip-hop subgenre into the mainstream.