Parental Discretion Is Advised: The Rise of N.W.A and the Dawn of Gangsta Rap

N.W.A: The Incredible Rise, Fall, and Legacy of Hip-Hop's Most Iconic Group Get ready to experience the untold story of one of America's most revered and iconic enduring music groups - N.W.A! This comprehensive and authoritative work of music journalism takes you on a journey through the stunning rise, fall, and legacy of the group that put their stamp on pop culture, black culture, and changed hip-hop music forever. With in-depth interviews, extensive research, and top-notch storytelling, Los Angeles Times music reporter Gerrick Kennedy transports you back in time to N.W.A's early days and the drama and controversy that followed the incendiary group as they rose to become multiplatinum artists. Discover how Eazy-E, Dr.

Dre, Ice Cube, MC Ren, and DJ Yella caused a seismic shift in hip-hop when they decided to form N.W.A in 1986, suddenly making rap gangsta and relevant on the West Coast.

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