One of N.W.A.'s founding fathers has conflicting feelings about the biopic Straight Outta Compton. MC Ren (played by Aldis Hodge in the hit film) is treated as a side character, with Compton focusing ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The Controversy Surrounding Boyz N The Hood's Release In 1992 Made Me Want To See It, But When I ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The response to the first Straight Outta Compton trailer was mostly enthusiastic. Director F.

“Straight Outta Compton,” Universal’s biopic chronicling the rise of the groundbreaking gangsta-rap group N.W.A, has cast Aldis Hodge as MC Ren and Neil Brown Jr. as DJ Yella, the studio announced ...

The musician is a peripheral character in the film. By THR Staff Straight out of Compton Still - H 2015 On Twitter, Ren has encouraged people to see the film, but on Saturday also suggested the film ...