N.W.A, an abbreviation for “Niggaz With Attitude,” is a legendary American hip-hop group formed in the mid-1980s. The group consisted of Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, MC Ren, and DJ Yella, and was known for their controversial and unapologetic lyrics. One of the most prominent themes in their music was their stance on police brutality, which they addressed in several of their songs. In this article, we will examine N.W.A’s views on police brutality and how their music reflected those views.
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Hip-hop has long been a powerful platform for social and political activism, and few groups embodied this ethos more than NWA. With their unapologetic lyrics and unflinching critiques of police brutality, racism, and social inequality, NWA helped to spark a revolution in the world of hip-hop and beyond.