Eazy-E's daughter also wants in on NWA biopic, says Eazy-E's role should not be a given to Her Brother

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

At the time of his death, Eazy-E's children were small, but they are now all grown up. Eazy-E enjoyed a brief run on top of the rap game. More than anything, Eazy-E was known for being the leader of NWA. While the group ended in a battle, they all came together when Eazy-E died.

Sixteen years after his death, there have been several documentaries about his legacy. However, there has yet to be any actual films about Eazy-E. In 2009, The Notorious B.I.G. had a bio-pic produced, but the actual people were not pleased by the movie.

With Eazy-E's bio-pic, Ice Cube, his former group-mate is producing the film. Eazy-E's son, a rapper who calls himself Lil' Eazy-E, said he should play the role of Eazy-E. He said he has the look and he already knows the history, so he should be the man for the job. Lil' Eazy-E was hoping for support in his bid to play his father, but he has a little opposition.

This opposition is coming from his own sister, Erin Wright. During an interview with Black Voices, Erin stated Lil' Eazy should not be given the role because he is a junior. Eazy-E has four sons and Erin Wight says they all resemble Eazy-E in their own way. She feels her brother should audition, just like everyone else and win the role, instead of having it handed to him. Showing she was not simply dissing her brother, Erin Wright said she would also love to audition for a role in the film.

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Lil' Eazy-E wants role in NWA biopic

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Last week, Ice Cube revealed he was working on a bio-pic about his former crew, NWA. During the late 1980s, NWA rose to the top of the hip hop charts. Led by Eazy-E, the group also made up Eazy's label, Ruthless Records.

The film is called Straight Outta Compton and is named after NWA's debut single and album in 1988. Ice Cube, a former member of the group, is serving as the executive producer for the piece. Currently, the script is being worked on and casting will begin shortly.

Lil' Eazy-E, the son of Eazy-E, wants to be cast in the film. Coming as a surprise to no one, he wants to play the role of Eazy-E. Speaking on the possible role, Lil' Eazy said he is the perfect man for the job. Knowing the history, already, and being Eazy-E's son, Lil' Eazy-E said he does not even need makeup for the role.

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What is the Problem with Skinny Jeans in Hip Hop?

By The Voice
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

In recent years, Jay-Z has been the biggest figurehead in hip hop. But, in 2003, he decided to leave the rap game for the corporate world. In 2006, Jay-Z came back to "save hip hop." During this period of time, several rappers opposed Jay-Z. Lil Wayne also rose to the top of the game, giving way to new artists and a new style.

Hip hop in the post-American Gangster 2007-2008 period, hip hop was dominated by auto-tune and childish rhymes. The style of dress with hip hop artists also changed. No longer were rappers wearing the baggy pants, they had traded them in for the skinny jeans. Jay-Z again returned to the game in 2009, pointing this all out.

On the song, Jay-Z rapped "you boys' jeans too tight.' But, what many tend to forget is the original members of hip hop wore tight jeans. Before his NWA days, Dr. Dre was a member of the World Class Wrecking Crew. During this time, Dr. Dre was not a gangsta rapper dressed in the rough clothes, he was wearing tight jeans.

Grandmaster Flash and many other hip hop figures wore the tight pants and there was no opposition to it and no criticism. During the 1990s, when hip hop truly became commercial, rappers began wearing the baggy pants, as a way to rebel to the older people. Many older people viewed hip hop as negative and the young rap stars fed into this, rebelling against the older generation. Now, hip hop has moved back to the pants that fit, why is this such a major problem when the original figures of hip hop wore the skinny jeans?

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John Singleton in talks to direct NWA biopic

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Had it not been for John Singleton, Ice Cube may not have transitioned into Hollywood. When Singleton cast Ice Cube in his 1991 film, Boyz N The Hood, as "Doughboy," it shocked fans and critics. However, the film inspired Ice Cube to search for more movie roles, which led him becoming a film producer.

Twenty years later, Ice Cube is working on an NWA biopic and he is looking for a director. Naturally, Ice Cube is getting in touch with John Singleton. The film, an NWA biopic is going by the working title of Straight Outta Compton. While nothing is finalized, the film is close to gaining distribution with New Line.

Ice Cube has had a working relationship with New Line Cinema for some time. While things are looking up, John Singleton has not confirmed anything. The potential director said he does not like to speak on things until they happen. Currently, he and Ice Cube are talking and he loves the script of the film and New Line is ready to make it happen.

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Throwback Video of the Day: NWA - "Straight Outta Compton"

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Jay Rock working with Dr. Dre on "Detox"

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Last year, Jay Rock caused controversy when he challenged the legendary Ice Cube over his I Am The West album title. Cube was recording a new album and boasted of how he was saving West Coast hip hop. But, newcomer, Jay Rock, took offense to the comments made by the former NWA frontman.

Jay Rock and Ice Cube traded Twitter insults from early in the year right up until the summer. Their beef cooled down when Ice Cube shifted his attention to his TBS sitcom. Soon, the album was released and Jay Rock went back to recording. Under the radar, the Compton rapper is back to work with another former NWA member.

Dr. Dre has been working on Detox since 1999 with many release dates scattered throughout the past ten years. Recently, Dr. Dre has released singles from the album and has been working on actually releasing an actual album. Dre is even performing at the upcoming Grammys with Eminem in order to promote the album.

Recently, Jay Rock hit the studio with Dr. Dre and he said he was honored to be in the same room, let alone studio, with Dre. He acknowledged his legendary status and commended him on Detox. According to Jay Rock, the album is well worth the wait. With the release date still a few months away, Jay Rock said the album will go down as one of hip hop's classic albums. For the work on this album, Jay Rock said Dr. Dre deserves more than 100% respect, more along the lines of 112% respect.

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Rakim, The Forgotten Legend

By The Voice
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

When discussing the best rappers of all-time, most hip hop fans mention The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur, and sometimes Jay-Z. In recent years, the fans of Lil Wayne have been pushing to add him to the discussion. For many reasons, many rappers could be considered one of the best, but Rakim is usually left out of the equation.

Rakim has been in the game since 1986, but most fans do not remember him until 2002. The rapper's most famous rhymes of the 21st century came on Truth Hurts' 2002 song, "Addictive." A number of fans of the song assumed he was a new rapper. But, for those who know their history, they know Rakim has been around for years.

In 1987, Rakim released his debut album with Eric B, as a part of the duo Eric B & Rakim. Eric B was the producer and Rakim was the lyricist. While LL Cool J was riding the top of the charts and winning the hearts of girls all over the world, Rakim was putting together some of the wittiest lyrics of all-time. His first album, Paid in Full, was a critical success, but it was not very popular with fans. Even with the strong lyrical content, the album did not sell like records from Run-DMC and the superstar, LL Cool J.

During the 1990s, gangsta rap took over the air-waves. Hip hop was more interested in hearing NWA and social rapper, Tupac Shakur, at this time. Rakim disappeared during the 1990s, as The Notorious B.I.G. emerged and brought New York hip hop back to its prominence. Also, Tupac Shakur signed with Death Row and emerged as the toughest gangsta rapper of them all. Not only was Tupac the most-popular rapper in the game, he was also critically-acclaimed. Each of his albums were met with positive reviews, despite his switch from social rap to gangsta rap.

Unlike Biggie, who often rapped Mafioso stories, Rakim was able to change his style up and still make people think if they actually took the time to listen. Rakim was not a gangsta rapper by any means, but he did rap what he felt at the time. There are not many rappers who are as versatile as Rakim. LL Cool J is credited for reinventing himself several times in order to still be appealing. Rakim has been able to switch his flow, but still be the same style of rapper. Despite most fans forgetting about Rakim, most rappers do credit him as their inspiration.

When 50 Cent signed to Interscope Records, in 2002, he was immediately compared to Tupac Shakur, but he denied the similarities. Even in some of his lyrics, he quoted the late legend, but when he was asked who his favorite rapper was, 50 Cent said Rakim was who really made him love rap music. Many other rappers, who are considered legends by today's standards have hailed Rakim as one of their favorite rappers. But, fans do not know much about him because he never had much mainstream success. In 2009, he was in the news after he finally released The Seventh Seal.

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