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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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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