Niggaz With Attitude Analysis

NWA also known as Niggaz with Attitudes is one of the most influential and motivational rap groups not only in the late 80s but all throughout rap history. Members of NWA include Ice Cube, Eazy-E, Dr.Dre, MC Ren, DJ Yella, and The D.O.C. NWA made a cultural impact in the city where they are from, Compton, California, and also all around America. In 1988 NWA released a track called "Fuck tha Police". Being from Compton the members of NWA grew up in the hood witnessing young African American males suffer from police brutality. In 1992 the city of Los Angeles witnessed Rodney King brutally beat on camera by four LAPD police officers. During this time of tragedy citizen in the city uses the track as their motto. The song "Fuck tha Police" put a spotlight on police brutality and sends a message not only to the black youth of the city but to the white audience that listens to their music as well. Throughout the lyrics in the song members of NWA talks about the cruel treatment black males receives just because of their skin color, where they live, and also what they believe in. African Americans growing up in the city …show more content…
They have been witnesses of the violence and also victims of racial profiling, police brutality, and denied rights while living in this society. In this song they want the target audience to know that the law is not treating them equally and that they will not stop fight for their rights until things in this society changes. This song also shows how much power is held by the police officers. The police use this power to abuse their privileges and single out the minorities in the city due to the high drug and crime rates. Using “Fuck tha Police” as a cultural platform, members of NWA are able to bring all of the society issues to light. With NWA creating this song it has made a cultural impact throughout society, the city of Compton, and all throughout