The Dayz of Wayback: N.W.A. Biopic Finally In the Works?

Pre-gansta pic of N.W.A.(Photo via arkitipintel.com)

Word is that John Singleton and Ice Cube are talking about getting this N.W.A. flick off the ground after years of rumors (even though this in itself is a rumor).

Here's what Singleton told the Playlist about the potential biopic:

“I can’t talk about it too prematurely about the stuff I’m doing because nothing’s come to fruition yet, but Cube and I are talking about doing the N.W.A. story. The script is really, really good, and so we’re just figuring it out. New Line really wants to make it.”

In case you don't know (and if you don't, what is wrong with you??!!), Singleton directed many classic flicks including Boyz N The Hood (Ice Cube, Cuba Gooding Jr), Poetic Justice (Janet Jackson and Tupac), Higher Learning (Omar Epps, Jennifer Connelly, Busta Rhymes to name a few) and Four Brothers (Mark Wahlberg, Andre Benjamin aka Andre 3000). This N.W.A. movie would be a reunion of sorts for Cube and Singleton as they have worked together quite a bit in the past.

Let the casting rumors begin!!! Who would you like to see portrait Ice Cube, Dr Dre, MC Ren, Eazy-E and DJ Yella? Throw your wishlist in the comments.

-Paqman

Friday Flashback - Straight Out Of The 80s Edition

N.W.A. - "Straight Outta Compton"

Ahhhh yeah!! This is one of my favorite cuts from the 80s! Such a raw track from such a synthesized decade.

This is the premier video from the N.W.A. that we all know and love; a heavily jheri curled Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, DJ Yella, MC Ren and Eazy-E. FUN PAQMAN FACT: I listened to N.W.A. as a young lad while delivering the local newspaper.

And on a much more selfish tip, the intent of this week's FF is to create a bit of foreshadowing for my Kendrick Lamar post coming at you very soon.

Enjoy the power of street knowledge!

-Paqman