Straight Outta Compton tells the story of the former West Coast rap group N.W.A., and while it takes place in Compton, the movie is actually not being shown there. Reports say that movie-goers who want to see the film won’t be able to do so because there is not movie theater in Compton. USC sociology professor Manuel […]

Straight Outta Compton is doing huge numbers in the box office, and it’s been getting some amazing reviews from fans, critics, and first-time N.W.A. listeners. The rap group’s biopic has been bringing out high emotions all over, but more so from those who were involved in the history of N.W.A.’s members. Former hip-hop journalist Dee […]

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The N.W.A biopic film "Straight Outta Compton" shattered box office records, but unfortunately that didn't make headlines.

Ava DuVernay has touched our hearts in so many ways after directing the Academy Award-winning film Selma, so her opinion is definitely influential. The famed director recently saw a screening of Straight Outta Compton, and to say that it moved her may be an understatement after she shared her personal review of the N.W.A. biopic on her Twitter […]

Straight Outta Compton killed it at the box office this weekend, pulling in just over $60 million. If you’re one of the many who went to see it, or will go soon, you’ll notice one of the breakout roles in the film is that of Keith Stanfield, who plays the hilarious and legendary Snoop Dogg. It was obviously […]

Since its release, Straight Outta Compton has owned the box office and the film’s stars have every reason to be celebrating. Ice Cube‘s son, O’Shea Jackson, Jr., received great reviews for the portrayal of his father, while Jason Mitchell‘s rise from the streets to the big screen as Eazy-E is probably the most inspirational thing […]

Straight Outta Compton was a staggering success in this weekend’s box office, leaving all other titles in the dust. The film pulled in over $56 million, pushing Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation to the number two spot in its third week in theaters with $17 million. From Box Office Mojo: If [Straight Outta Compton] has a […]

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The cast of Straight Outta Compton – Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, and O’Shea Jackson, Jr. – stopped by the No Judgment Zone w/ BlogXilla to talk about their new movie, a highly acclaimed biopic about the rap group N.W.A. Jason Mitchell, who gives an award-worthy performance as Easy E, spoke about how performing for N.W.A. was moving, because […]

As you likely already know, the highly anticipated movie Straight Outta Compton, a critically acclaimed biopic about the gangsta rap group N.W.A., begins rolling out on Thursday night. Reports surfaced earlier today that Universal Studios would help pay for extra security in some theaters, however, the company recently issued a statement saying that’s not completely true. According to NBC News, Universal said, “the studio […]

Ice Cube might now be a huge movie star and rap veteran, but he still shares the same worries for his children as any minority parent has expressed. The Straight Outta Compton actor has been doing many interviews to promote the N.W.A. biopic film, but one of his answers during his live Youtube conversation definitely sparked more […]