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N.W.A. revolutionized hip-hop in the late 1980s with their raw storytelling and unapologetic attitude. The legendary rap group from Compton paved the way for gangsta rap and influenced countless artists worldwide.
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N.W.A.’s first album, 'Straight Outta Compton', was recorded in just six weeks on a relatively small budget but went on to sell over three million copies in the U.S. alone.
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Q:When was N.W.A formed?
A:N.W.A formed in 1987.
N.W.A was founded in 1987 in Compton, California. The group’s raw portrayal of street life revolutionized hip-hop and laid the foundation for the gangsta rap subgenre.
Q:Why did N.W.A break up?
A:Disputes over money and management caused the breakup.
Conflicts between members, particularly regarding financial control and management by Eazy-E’s Ruthless Records, led to Ice Cube’s and later Dr. Dre’s departures, fracturing the group by the early 1990s.
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