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N.W.A and the rise of West Coast gangsta rap (1986–1991)

N.W.A and the rise of West Coast gangsta rap (1986–1991)

  1. Ruthless Records takes shape in Compton

    Labels: Ruthless Records, Eazy-E
  2. “Boyz-n-the-Hood” becomes a local breakthrough

    Labels: Eazy-E, Ice Cube
  3. N.W.A forms and releases “Panic Zone”

    Labels: N W, Panic Zone
  4. N.W.A. and the Posse compiles early Ruthless tracks

    Labels: N W
  5. Straight Outta Compton recording completes amid tensions

    Labels: Straight Outta, Arabian Prince
  6. Straight Outta Compton album releases nationally

    Labels: Straight Outta, N W
  7. The D.O.C. expands the Ruthless sound

    Labels: The D, Dr Dre
  8. FBI sends warning letter over “Fuck tha Police”

    Labels: FBI, Fuck tha
  9. The D.O.C. suffers career-altering car crash

    Labels: The D
  10. Ice Cube leaves N.W.A and launches solo career

    Labels: Ice Cube, N W
  11. 100 Miles and Runnin’ EP debuts without Ice Cube

    Labels: N W, 100 Miles
  12. Death Row Records forms after departures from Ruthless

    Labels: Death Row, Dr Dre
  13. Niggaz4Life releases as N.W.A’s final album

    Labels: Niggaz4Life, N W
  14. “No Vaseline” crystallizes the N.W.A breakup narrative

    Labels: No Vaseline, Ice Cube