Straight Outta Compton

Ice Cube's son, O'Shea Jackson Jr., portrays his father in the film, a casting decision that drew significant attention for its authenticity. Jackson Jr. underwent extensive preparation to capture his father's mannerisms and stage presence. Ice Cube himself served as a producer on the film.

The film is broadly accurate to N.W.A's formation and rise, with Ice Cube and Dr. Dre serving as producers to ensure authenticity. However, it has been criticized for taking creative liberties, particularly around the portrayal of Jerry Heller and certain events. MC Ren expressed dissatisfaction with his reduced role in the narrative.

Paul Giamatti portrays Jerry Heller, N.W.A's manager, whose business practices are depicted as contributing to the group's fracture. The film dramatizes financial disputes between Heller and group members, particularly Ice Cube's departure over royalty disputes. The real-life Heller sued the filmmakers over his portrayal.

The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay, making it one of the few music biopics to earn that distinction. Directed by F. Gary Gray and released by Universal Pictures in 2015, it grossed over $200 million worldwide. Its commercial success challenged assumptions about the box-office viability of hip-hop-focused films.