Breaking the Band (2018)
S01E04 NWA
Episode Overview
In the late 1980s, the infamous LA rap collective NWA shook the music industry with their raw and confrontational lyrics addressing racism and police violence. Dubbed 'the most dangerous band in the world,' their debut album, Straight Outta Compton, transformed the rap genre and achieved triple platinum status. However, after just three tumultuous years, the group disbanded. Breaking the Band – NWA reveals the underlying greed, conflict, and betrayals that fractured this iconic group, narrated by those who witnessed the drama unfold firsthand.