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N.W.A Pt. 1: Street Hustle, Reality Rap and Culture-Shifting Violence

DISGRACELAND

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Gangs, Drugs, and Music: The Roots of N.W.A

This chapter explores the harsh realities of life in mid-1980s Los Angeles, highlighting the impact of the crack cocaine epidemic and the rise of street gangs. It further investigates how these conditions shaped figures like Eazy-E and led to the emergence of N.W.A as a voice for their community amidst systemic violence and oppression.

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