N.W.A.

== Info ==
Rap group whose name includes an ethnic slur. Their music is noted for bringing political themes to rap, allowing them to express urban problems. The film Straight Outta Compton was made about them, named for their hit album. The group had an influence on emo bands, helping set the standard for the emo look. Comedic musician Weird Al Yankovic titled one of his albums Straight Outta Lynwood, after the NWA album. Both of the group's albums have gone multi-platinum, as well as having two compilations go gold and one platinum. Their only EP went platinum. Several hit singles. Some have criticized their induction, claiming that rap should not be represented in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame despite their being a "rap-rock" genre, even further "rap-metal".
== Genres ==
Rap
Category:Rap
Category:Eighties
Category:Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees