Gary Gray's Straight Outta Hundry: A Brief Summary

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In “Straight outta Compton,” directed by F. Gary Gray, some undiscovered artists from Compton want to make money and become rappers while living in very poor conditions. During the movie, the transformation from these undiscovered artists to famous rappers slowly begins to change they way these rapper were viewed as people. What once were best friends begin to think of each other as enemies because of the money made and the power gained from rapping and being famous. Race, Setting, and the value of money are components that make this film the amazing film it is.
As the movie starts, Eazy-E is dealing drugs at a house but gets caught when the police come but Eazy escapes out from the back. Eazy went with MC Ren to see Dr. Dre, Ice Cube and DJ Yella. The next day, Dre talks to Eazy about making a label company so they can record a song that Cube has written. They sign up, and N.W.A begins recording their debut album "Straight Outta Compton". After Straight Outta
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The group instantly released the “100 Miles and Runnin,” a diss that ridiculed Ice Cube for leaving. Ice Cube answers and makes a diss to the group. Dre becomes known with Suge Knight. Realizing that Heller is taking advantage of him, Dre meets with Eazy to try and work out the contract. Dre leaves the group and makes Death Row Records with Suge Knight. Enjoying death row records, Dre comes out with "The Chronic" and starts producing songs for rappers. Eazy-E and Ice Cube cross paths and reunite their friendship. After going home, Eazy found out Heller had taken money from the group. Eazy later calls Dre to let him know that he is getting rid of Heller. During their next session, Eazy faints and goes to the hospital where he finds out he has HIV. Everybody in the group visits with Eazy before his death. The movie ends with Dr. Dre talking with Suge Knight and saying to Knight he is leaving to start his own

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