The Evolution of Dr. Dre

In 1987, Dr. Dre along with Eazy-E, Ice Cube, MC Ren, DJ Yella, and Arabian Prince formed the group N.W.A, which stands for “Niggaz Wit Attitudez,” under Ruthless Records. Their first album, Straight Outta Compton, became a major success despite not being played on the radio because of its lyrics. The group popularized gangsta rap and often rapped about violence in the inner city and police brutality.