When news broke that a NWA biopic film was in the works, there was no better choice than to cast Ice Cube’s son, O’shea Jackson Jr., to play the younger version of his father in the highly-anticipated movie. Unfortunately he was not able to grow his own jheri curls in time for filming, so Universal had to purchase a wig for him since the curls are a MUST for playing a young Cube.
(Video) Ice Cube Corrects Lyrical Annotations From N.W.A.’s “Straight Outta Compton”
Ice Cube, as well as F. Gary Gray and the rest of the cast, has been promoting the hell out of his latest feature film Straight Outta Compton. Since the N.W.A. biopic has had fans revisiting their debut album, Cube felt obliged to clear up some misconceptions some may have about the album, especially the title track. Watch Ice Cube break down “Straight Outta Compton” after the jump!
First Week Sales Projections Are In For Dr. Dre’s “Compton” Album…
Dr. Dre’s “Compton” album is projected to sale really really well in it’s 1st week! How well? You’re going to have to read more below!
(Photos) Sports: Straight Outta Compton Memes Invade The World Of Sports & Nobody Is Safe
The internet can be a ruthless place and these meme’s, while hilarious, are good evidence of that. With the “Straight Outta Compton” movie about to drop, and Dr. Dre blessing us with that “Compton” soundtrack, the images with the title of the movie were being used for Memes for Beats Music. It started off with just images of Dre and other famous people in Music but it didn’t take long for it to be used for jokes. Cruel, hilarious jokes involving Kobe Bryant, Lebron, Derrick Rose & more. Check the gallery!
(Photos) Sports: Straight Outta Compton Has It’s Own Official NASCAR Now!
NASCAR is usually not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of hip hop, well unless your name is Funk Flex. But the hype surrounding “Straight Outta Compton” is real, so much in fact that this weekend you will see a race car reppin’ for the movie as it takes the turns around the track.
DJ Premier, Sounwave And Others Detail Dr. Dre’s Influence
DJ Premier, Sounwave And Others Detail Dr. Dre’s Influence. Hop into the post for the details! #IFWT!
