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Born
1964
Era
1986 — 1995
Origin
Compton, CA
Known For
Rapper, founder of Ruthless Records
Born in Compton in 1964. Founded Ruthless Records and N.W.A — the group that put Compton on the global hip-hop map. His 1988 verse on Straight Outta Compton is one of the most quoted opening lines in rap history.
Notable Achievements
Founded Ruthless Records
Co-founded N.W.A
Launched the careers of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony