N.W.A
DJ Yella, Dr. Dre, MC Ren & Eazy-E
Background information
Also known as	Niggaz with Attitude The World's Most Dangerous Group Tha Niggaz in Black
Origin	Compton, California, USA
Genre(s)	Hip hop
Years active	1987 - 1991 (Partial reunion: 1999)
Label(s)	Ruthless, Priority, Capitol, Interscope
Associated acts	Michel'le Fila Fresh Crew Above the Law J. J. Fad
Website	www.nwalegacy.com
Former members
Eazy-E Dr. Dre MC Ren DJ Yella Ice Cube Arabian Prince The D.O.C.

N.W.A (Niggaz With Attitude) was a Compton, California-based hip hop group widely considered one of the seminal acts of the gangsta rap sub-genre. Active from 1987 to 1991, the group endured controversy due to the explicit nature of their lyrics. They were subsequently banned from many mainstream U.S. radio stations and even at times prevented from touring - yet the group has still sold over 9 million units in the U.S. alone. Their second album, Straight Outta Compton, marked the beginning of the new gangsta rap era as the production and the social commentary in their lyrics were revolutionary within the genre. Rolling Stone ranked N.W.A. eighty-third on their list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". Although largely unknown at the group's inception, rappers Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Eazy-E and MC Ren would all go on to be platinum-selling stars as solo artists.