Thursday, August 13, 2015

'Straight Outta Compton' and Gangster Rap's "Problematic" Legacy


Since I saw Straight Outta Compton a few weeks ago, I've been wrestling with its portrayal of the iconic N.W.A: Are they heroes or villains? And what kind of musical legacy has Dr. Dre and Ice Cube left behind? I dive into all that over at Deadspin.