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Macklemore Mostly Praised for Track Supporting Palestine Protesters

The "Thrift Shop" rapper announced the release of the track on his social media accounts Monday (May 6), noting that "once it's up on streaming all proceeds to UNRWA," the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees.
Eazy-E Memorial Bench Vandalized Nearly 30 Years After His Death

A memorial bench honoring the late Eazy-E has been vandalized nearly 30 years after his death. The engraved plaque on the memorial has been removed.
This Day in Music History: N.W.A's Eazy-E Dies at 31

The rapper, whose real name was Eric Wright, rose to fame as part of the gangsta rap posse N.W.A with Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, MC Ren and DJ Yella.
Ice Cube Breaks Silence on Wild Theory About Eazy-E's Cause of Death

After years of speculation, rapper and actor, Ice Cube has addressed the conspiracy theory that Suge Knight had a hand in Eazy-E's death.#IceCube
N.W.A.: Gangsta Rap Pioneers Straight Outta Compton

National outrage sparked protests across the country, with the hacktivist group Anonymous hacking Chicago police radios to play N.W.A's "F**k Tha Police." The gangsta rap song remains as relevant today as it was released back in 1988 and with it. Even though the group has long disbanded, their name still hovers over the subjects of police brutality and racial inequality.
N.W.A.'s 'F*ck Tha Police' Played On Repeat On Police Radios After Hack

Someone hacked New Zealand's police radio frequency and illegally broadcasted N.W.A.'s 'F*ck Tha Police.' Inspector Kelvin Lloyd said the intrusion is disturbing work and putting people in danger.
Ice Cube "Not Losing Sleep Over" Death of Former N.W.A. Manager Jerry Heller

Ice Cube recently spoken out regarding the death of Jerry Heller, the former manager of his group the N.W.A. According to the rapper, he neither feels sad nor happy about the death of the music mogul.
Jerry Heller, Ex-Manager of Dre. Dre, Ice Cube, MC Ren, Eazy-E’s N.W.A., Dies at 75

Jerry Heller, who was best known for managing Dr. Dre, Ice Cube and Eazy-E's west coast rap group N.W.A., died on Friday at the age of 75. His attorney, Mickey Shapiro, attributed the music mogul's death to his portrayal in the biographical film Straight Outta Compton.
Ice Cube Says N.W.A. Members Will Reunite For Coachella With "Great Visuals" [WATCH]

Ice Cube has revealed his plans to reunite members of N.W.A. for Coachella on the same night that the classic Guns N' Roses lineup will be reuniting for the first time in more than 20 years. He further added that there will be "great visuals" projected during his set.
'Straight Outta Compton' Named Best Film of 2015 by African-American Film Critics Association

Straight Outta Compton has been drowning in great news since it's August 2015 release. Now, four months since it's debut, Straight Outta Compton has been named "Best Film of 2015" by the African-American Film Critics Association.
N.W.A Former Manager Jerry Heller Suing Over His Portrayal in 'Straight Outta Compton' UPDATE

N.W.A's former manager, Jerry Heller, us suing over his negative portrayal in the popular 2015 film "Straight Otta Compton," saying he was shown as a "sleazy manager."
Kendrick Lamar Reflects on Eazy-E's Career, Calls the N.W.A. Rapper a Major Influence

In recent years, Kendrick Lamar has been dubbed the poster child of all things Compton, but before him, N.W.A. was the hottest thing coming out of the city. In Paper magazine’s “Nowstalgia” issue, K Dot reflected on the the impact of the group’s frontman, Eazy-E, and called the late rapper a major influence.