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Also Known As Niggaz Wit Attitudes
Awards And Honors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2016)
Notable Works “Straight Outta Compton”
Date 1987 - 1992
Related People Eazy-E • Ice Cube • Dr. Dre

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Dr. Dre, Laylaw, MC Ren, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, and DJ Yella of N.W.A. pose with The D.O.C. after a concert, wearing casual streetwear and gold chains, in a backstage setting.
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