N.W.A.

N.W.A. — hip-hop & rap artist from US.

N.W.A, a pioneering group in gangsta rap, emerged in the late '80s with a provocative and aggressive style that captured the violence and hedonism of the…

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Country: US | Artist ID: 11e8a772-327f-4cc6-af09-525400009efb

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hip-hop & raphip hoprapconscious hip hopwest coast rapgangster raphip-hop/raphardcore hip hopgolden age hip hopold school hip hopcontemporary hip hop

Influential: 69.67% Fanbase: 66.95% Trending: 71.03%

As of: 2025-09-10

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Score: DMDB 69.67% | Fanbase 66.95% | Trending 71.03% | CAREER STAGE: SUPERSTAR

Biography

N.W.A, a pioneering group in gangsta rap, emerged in the late '80s with a provocative and aggressive style that captured the violence and hedonism of the criminal life. Despite internal conflicts and the departure of key members, such as Ice Cube and Dr. Dre, the group's impact on the genre was profound, influencing the '90s hip-hop scene with their funky beats and exaggerated lyrics. N.W.A's story was later immortalized in the critically acclaimed 2015 film Straight Outta Compton.

Initially formed by Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, DJ Yella, the Arabian Prince, and the D.O.C., N.W.A gained notoriety for their hardcore lyrics, notably with the controversial track "Fuck tha Police." The group's disbandment in the early '90s marked the end of an era, but their legacy lived on through the solo careers of its members, particularly Dr. Dre, who continued to shape the hip-hop landscape with his innovative productions. N.W.A's cultural impact was further recognized with their induction into the Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.