There are three people that must agree to everything on the upcoming NWA biopic “Straight Outta Compton” (Cube, Dre and Eazy-E’s widow Tomica Wright,) so it’s been a LONG time coming (five years and four different writers) but finally, the main roles have been casted and the production is about to be under way! As previously reported, Ice Cube’s 23-year-old son O’Shea Jackson Jr. will be playing his father. Today, we’ve learned that classically trained actor Marcus Callender will play Dr. Dre, while the even lesser-known Jason Mitchell will play Eazy-E. Both actors have had bit parts in a couple of TV shows, but nothing major at all, so this will definitely be huge for them both. Dre was lobbying for Fruitvale Station actor Michael B. Jordan to play him, but he had a prior commitment with a Fantastic Four reboot. F. Gary Gray (who’s previously worked with Cube on Friday) will hold directorial duties, and principal photography is set to begin in less than two months. I can’t WAIT to see this!
(Video) WHO Will Play Ice Cube In NWA Biopic ‘Straight Out Of Compton’ ?!
Earlier this year, Ice Cube confirmed that a NWA biopic Straight Outta Compton was being produced with the help of Dr. Dre, widow Tomica Woods-Wright, and Universal Studios. He also was very public about him wanting his son, O’Shea Jackson Jr., to audition for his role. It looks like the the rapper will get his way. Papa Cube recently revealed that his Junior got the role to play him in the film. To check out what Ice Cube had to say, click below.
Ruthless Records Member Kokane Lashes Out Against Ice Cube & N.W.A Biopic
Ruthless Records repper, Kokane has spoken out against Ice Cube’s production of the biopic, paying homage to West Coast legends, N.W.A. Hit the jump for more.
(Video) Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Speak On Meeting Eazy-E For The First Time Ever With Ed Lover
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony stopped by SiriusXM to chop it up with Ed Lover on his Backspin show which consists of strictly old school Hip-Hop. The legendary rap group spoke on coming in contact with Eazy-Z for the first time while the audience conducted an intense Q&A session. Get up with the “First of the Month” rappers below.
NY & DC “Rock The Bells” Dates CANCELLED…Here’s Why!
This really saddens me. Not only is Rock The Bells an awesome experience of true hip-hop, but this year was the 10th anniversary, and it included the holograms of both Eazy-E and ODB. How could the ticket sales be so poor, especially in hip-hop’s birth place?! Unfortunately such is the case, and the folks behind RTB were forced to cancel not only the NY dates but the Washington D.C. dates as well. Below is a statement from Guerilla Union founder/owner Chang Weisberg regarding the cancellation. Hopefully next year is better.
Lil Eazy, Eazy-E’s Son Speaks On His Reaction To His Father’s Virtual Performance During Rock The Bells 2013!!!
Eric Wright Jr. a.k.a Eazy-E’s son revealed his reaction to seeing his father’s virtual performance in San Bernadno, CA while he hit the Rock The Bells Stage, Hit the jump for more detail!
