NWA & Eazy-E: The Kings of Compton

2016 • 80 minutes

About this movie

This inclusive documentary takes a unique look at the most influential West Coast rap group in history and inventors of gangster rap:NWA.The life and death of controversial rapper Eazy-E and the birth of the career of highly successful actor,movie producer and rapper Ice Cube and world renowned music producer Dr. Dre is documented through never-before-seen candid interviews,personal photos,and touching stories,giving insight into the real men behind the records. Eazy-E took America through the streets of Compton for an unforgettable ride, and created a new music style that spawned a billion dollar industry.This is the personal story of Compton boy Eric Wright, and his journey to becoming the King of Gangster Rap as a man who actually lived the criminal lifestyle he featured in his music.His legacy is captured here in the way Eazy-E and NWA changed the landscape of rap and hip hop forever.

Ratings and reviews

Cool to get some insight on eazy e and his side of things and his off camera personal life. Not so interesting that I will watch it again but still good and if you really are interested you will like it.