Dr. Dre
NWA's Ex-Manager Says Seeing Their Biopic Was Even "More Hurtful" Than Hearing Ice Cube's Diss Track
Speaking about the $110 million lawsuit he's filed against the recent NWA biopic, he also states "I have never had a lobster brunch in my life."
Anderson .Paak Takes Us into a New Reality, and We’re Down for the Ride
We joined the Dre protege at Mack Sennet Studios in LA for one of the first-ever virtual reality concert experiences.
The D.O.C. Speaks About Getting His Voice Back
In 1989, The D.O.C.'s promising career was cut short when his vocal cords were severed in an accident. Two months ago, he announced his voice is back. We talked to him about it.
North Carolina's Hip-Hop Scene Is Raising Up Something New and People Are Paying Attention
With established Raleigh MCs suddenly getting a national spotlight, Charlotte up-and-comers giving the city a new sound, and more, North Carolina hip-hop is having a moment like it hasn't seen in years.
Reflecting on the British Impact of NWA With Giggs, Fekky, and Ghetts
"Back then, I couldn’t believe that people were making statements like that, never mind songs."
We Asked Our Six Favorite Illustrators to Re-Imagine the 'Straight Outta Compton' Album Cover
From the hallucinogenic to the symbolic, via the straight up surreal.
Dr. Dre Issues Statement on Assault Allegations: "I Apologize to the Women I've Hurt"
The response was sparked by Dee Barnes's 'Gawker' essay from earlier this week, in which the journalist reflected on her 1990 assault by Dr. Dre, not depicted in 'Straight Outta Compton.'
How Widespread Is Ghostwriting in Music and How OK With It Should You Be?
Last month’s Meek vs Drake bunfight left a question mark hanging over the link between authorship and authenticity.
Apple Propels Dr. Dre’s ‘Compton’ to Second Place on Billboard Charts
Dre’s final album was beaten out by a country singer, but it’s still a success for a relatively small and quickly growing streaming service.
Warren G Breaks Down the Stories of Some of His Favorite West Coast Rap Songs
Everyone’s talking about N.W.A., Dr. Dre just put out a new album, and Nate Dogg is singing all over a new EP from Warren G. In honor of it being like the 90s again, we asked Warren G about, well, the 90s.
Watch Kendrick Lamar Interview Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, DJ Yella, and MC Ren About N.W.A.
Compton's biggest new star chats with his heroes for 25 full minutes of fascinating talk about their legacy, their start, and their late friend Eazy-E.