2014
In 1986 Compton, California, aspiring rapper Eazy-E, producer Dr. Dre, and lyricist Ice Cube form the group N.W.A. with DJ Yella and MC Ren, quickly gaining notoriety for their raw, socially conscious lyrics reflecting their experiences with police brutality and gang violence. Their controversial song "Fuck Tha Police" leads to an FBI warning and a riot at a Detroit concert, escalating their fame and the scrutiny they face. Internal conflicts arise as Ice Cube, feeling exploited by manager Jerry Heller and Eazy-E, leaves the group to pursue a successful solo career, followed by Dr. Dre who departs to co-found Death Row Records with Suge Knight after growing frustrated with Heller and Eazy-E. Years later, after the Los Angeles riots and the individual successes of its members, Eazy-E discovers he has AIDS, leading to a hospital reunion with Dr. Dre and Ice Cube before his death in 1995. The film concludes with Dr. Dre leaving Death Row Records, emphasizing the lasting impact of N.W.A. on music and culture.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Straight Outta Compton follows the rise and fall of N.W.A, charting Eazy-E, Dr.
Open full beat sheetEric Wright is listed as Rapper, Entrepreneur. Founder of Ruthless Records, key member of N.W.A. In the parsed data, Eric Wright is connected to 60 scenes, 67 dialogue lines, 68 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
60 scenes / 67 dialogue linesAndre Young is listed as Producer, Rapper. Musical genius, founding member of N.W.A. In the parsed data, Andre Young is connected to 57 scenes, 83 dialogue lines, 83 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
57 scenes / 83 dialogue linesO'Shea Jackson is listed as Rapper, Lyricist. Primary lyricist for N.W.A., known for aggressive, socially conscious rhymes. In the parsed data, O'Shea Jackson is connected to 42 scenes, 26 dialogue lines, 26 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
42 scenes / 26 dialogue linesJerry Heller is listed as Manager. Manager of N.W.A. and Ruthless Records. In the parsed data, Jerry Heller is connected to 25 scenes, 23 dialogue lines, 25 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
25 scenes / 23 dialogue linesAntoine Carraby is listed as DJ, Producer. Founding member of N.W.A. In the parsed data, Antoine Carraby is connected to 25 scenes, 14 dialogue lines, 14 text mentions, first appearing around scene 48.
25 scenes / 14 dialogue linesLorenzo Patterson is listed as Rapper. Member of N.W.A. In the parsed data, Lorenzo Patterson is connected to 24 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 48.
24 scenes / 6 dialogue linesMarion Knight is listed as Music Executive. Co-founder of Death Row Records, known for aggressive tactics. In the parsed data, Marion Knight is connected to 12 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 17 text mentions, first appearing around scene 21.
12 scenes / 17 dialogue linesTomica Woods is listed as Wife. Eazy-E's wife. In the parsed data, Tomica Woods is connected to 9 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 94.
9 scenes / 8 dialogue linesTyree Young is listed as Brother. Dr. Dre's younger brother. In the parsed data, Tyree Young is connected to 5 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 32.
5 scenes / 1 dialogue linesVerna Griffin is listed as Mother. Dr. Dre's mother. In the parsed data, Verna Griffin is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 3.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue lineschar_100_doc is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, char_100_doc is connected to 1 scene, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 100.
1 scenes / 8 dialogue linesEazy-E arrives at a drug house to collect money, facing skepticism and tension from the occupants.
Eric WrightEazy-E demands his money, leading to a tense standoff with the occupants before a police raid occurs.
Eric WrightDr. Dre is confronted by his mother, Verna, about his lack of direction and responsibility.
Andre Young, Verna Griffin, Tyree YoungDre leaves his mother's house with his brother Tyree's support.
Andre Young, Tyree YoungIce Cube writes lyrics on a school bus while observing the social divide.
O'Shea JacksonA gang member boards the bus to threaten students for flashing gang signs.
O'Shea JacksonIce Cube walks through his neighborhood and interacts with friends before heading to Dre's.
O'Shea JacksonIce Cube joins Dr. Dre to share his new lyrics.
Andre Young, O'Shea JacksonIce Cube is harassed by the LAPD Crash Unit outside Jinx's house.
O'Shea JacksonIce Cube performs on stage while Eazy-E watches, and Dre discusses music with Eazy.
Eric Wright, Andre Young, O'Shea Jackson, Antoine Carraby, Lorenzo PattersonDre and Tyree are arrested by the police after a confrontation.
Andre Young, Tyree YoungEazy-E picks up Dre from the police station.
Eric Wright, Andre YoungDre is released from jail and picked up by Eazy-E. They discuss the music business and the potential of a new group.
Andre Young, Eric WrightDre tries to record a group called HBO, but they clash over lyrics. Eazy and Dre decide to record Eazy instead.
Andre Young, O'Shea Jackson, Eric WrightDre coaches Eazy through recording his first rap verse.
Eric Wright, Andre Young, O'Shea JacksonThe group listens to the finished track. Lonzo disapproves, but the group is confident.
Andre Young, O'Shea Jackson, Eric Wright, Antoine Carraby, Lorenzo PattersonEazy meets Jerry Heller.
Eric Wright, Jerry HellerJerry Heller pitches his management services to Eazy.
Eric Wright, Jerry HellerThe group prepares for their show and discusses Jerry Heller.
Eric Wright, O'Shea Jackson, Andre Young, Lorenzo Patterson, Antoine Carraby, Jerry HellerN.W.A performs for a packed crowd.
Eric Wright, Andre Young, O'Shea Jackson, Jerry Heller, Marion KnightThe group celebrates after the show and meets with Bryan Turner.
Eric Wright, Andre Young, O'Shea Jackson, Jerry Heller, Marion KnightThe group works on their album. Dre is interrupted by a personal crisis.
Andre Young, Eric Wright, O'Shea Jackson, Jerry Heller, Tyree YoungDre argues with his girlfriend, and the police arrive.
Andre Young, Eric Wright, O'Shea Jackson, Jerry Heller, Lorenzo PattersonCube writes lyrics for 'Fuck Tha Police' in a notebook.
O'Shea JacksonDre works on the instrumental for 'Fuck Tha Police' while Cube and Eazy review the lyrics.
Eric Wright, Andre Young, O'Shea JacksonEazy and Jerry arrive at the new offices.
Eric Wright, Jerry HellerThe group cruises down Crenshaw seeing their music being played everywhere.
Eric Wright, Andre Young, O'Shea Jackson, Antoine Carraby, Lorenzo PattersonThe group celebrates the success of the album.
Eric Wright, Andre Young, O'Shea Jackson, Jerry Heller, Antoine Carraby, Lorenzo PattersonThe group prepares for tour; Eazy brings a bag of weapons.
Eric Wright, Jerry HellerProtestors destroy N.W.A records.
N.W.A performs for a crowd.
Eric Wright, Andre Young, O'Shea Jackson, Antoine Carraby, Lorenzo PattersonDre talks to his brother Tyree on the phone.
Andre Young, Tyree YoungA man threatens Dre at his hotel room door.
Eric Wright, Andre Young, O'Shea Jackson, Antoine Carraby, Lorenzo PattersonCube confronts Jerry and Eazy about contracts.
Eric Wright, O'Shea Jackson, Jerry HellerDre receives news that his brother Tyree has died.
Eric Wright, Andre Young, O'Shea Jackson, Antoine Carraby, Lorenzo PattersonTyree's funeral.
Eric Wright, Andre Young, O'Shea Jackson, Antoine Carraby, Lorenzo Patterson, Verna GriffinThe group receives a letter from the FBI.
Eric Wright, Andre Young, O'Shea Jackson, Jerry Heller, Antoine Carraby, Lorenzo PattersonPolice warn N.W.A not to perform 'Fuck Tha Police'.
Eric Wright, Andre Young, O'Shea Jackson, Jerry Heller, Antoine Carraby, Lorenzo PattersonN.W.A performs 'Fuck Tha Police' and chaos ensues.
Eric Wright, Andre Young, O'Shea Jackson, Antoine Carraby, Lorenzo PattersonCube records the diss track No Vaseline while Jinx and The Lench Mob observe.
O'Shea Jackson, Antoine Carraby, Lorenzo PattersonDre and D.O.C. listen to No Vaseline; Dre finds the creativity impressive.
Andre YoungJerry and N.W.A. listen to No Vaseline; Jerry is furious while Eazy is caught off guard.
Eric Wright, Jerry Heller, Antoine Carraby, Lorenzo PattersonA mysterious man confronts Jerry outside his home.
Jerry HellerA violent brawl breaks out between Cube's crew and Above The Law.
O'Shea JacksonN.W.A. watches news footage of the Rodney King beating; Suge Knight visits.
Eric Wright, Andre Young, Jerry Heller, Marion KnightSuge Knight offers to help Dre with his contracts.
Andre Young, Marion KnightDre confronts Eazy about Jerry and his contracts; they have a falling out.
Eric Wright, Andre YoungRen and Yella learn that Dre has quit.
Eric Wright, Antoine Carraby, Lorenzo PattersonDre works with Suge; Snoop Dogg arrives.
Andre Young, Marion KnightSuge calls Eazy to discuss contracts.
Eric Wright, Marion KnightEazy arrives at the studio, armed but hesitant.
Eric WrightSuge intimidates Eazy into signing release forms.
Eric Wright, Marion KnightN.W.A. members flee the stage amidst police chaos, encountering a livid Eazy and Jerry.
Eric Wright, Andre Young, Jerry Heller, Antoine Carraby, Lorenzo PattersonJerry confronts Eazy with a gun, then calms down.
Eric Wright, Jerry HellerN.W.A. is arrested by police while fans riot outside.
Eric Wright, Andre Young, O'Shea Jackson, Jerry Heller, Antoine Carraby, Lorenzo PattersonEazy tells Jerry he wants to kill Suge; Jerry advises legal action.
Eric Wright, Jerry HellerEazy returns home to Tomica.
Eric Wright, Tomica WoodsCube gives a tense interview to a journalist.
O'Shea JacksonThe group reflects on the riot while Jerry criticizes them.
Eric Wright, Andre Young, Jerry Heller, Antoine Carraby, Lorenzo PattersonDre is visited by Snoop, Warren G, and D.O.C.
Andre YoungDre smokes with his friends and begins to relax.
Andre YoungN.W.A. defends their actions during a press junket.
Eric Wright, Andre Young, O'Shea Jackson, Antoine Carraby, Lorenzo PattersonDre creates the melody for Ain't Nuthin' But A G Thang.
Andre YoungJerry tries to convince Eazy that they can still succeed.
Eric Wright, Jerry HellerA wild pool party at Dre's house; Dre meets Nicole.
Andre YoungJerry pressures Ice Cube to sign a contract.
O'Shea Jackson, Jerry HellerDre tries to flirt with Nicole at a party, but she rejects his advances. Warren G interrupts with a grill issue.
Andre Young, Antoine CarrabyIce Cube confronts the group about signing the contract.
Andre Young, O'Shea Jackson, Antoine Carraby, Lorenzo PattersonSnoop is freestyling when Dre's house catches fire.
Andre Young, Antoine CarrabyDre and Suge meet Jimmy Iovine to discuss a record deal.
Andre Young, Marion KnightEstablishing shot of LA before the riots.
Eazy and Jerry watch the verdict of the LA Four.
Eric Wright, Jerry HellerCube drives through the riots.
O'Shea JacksonDre and his crew observe the aftermath of the riots.
Andre Young, Antoine CarrabyEazy sees a mural of The Chronic and a billboard for Cube's movie.
Eric WrightEazy, Ren, and Yella divide weed to make money.
Eric Wright, Jerry Heller, Antoine Carraby, Lorenzo PattersonSuge assaults an employee for parking in his spot.
Andre Young, Marion KnightCube writes a screenplay while his family is around.
O'Shea JacksonDre has dinner with Nicole.
Andre YoungNicole rejects Dre's request to move in.
Andre YoungYou little maggot, Eazy E turned faggot. With your manager, fella, fuckin' MC Ren, Dr. Dre, and Yella. But if they were smart as me, Eazy E would be hangin' from a tree. With no vaseline, just a match and a little bit of gasoline. Light 'em up, burn 'em up, flame on. Til that Jheri curl is gone. On a permanent vacation, off the Massa plantation. Heard you both got the same bank account -- Dumb nigga, what you thinkin' about? Get rid of that Devil real simple: put a bullet in his temple. Cuz you can't be the Nigga 4 Life crew with a white Jew tellin' you what to do --
Look, if what I've done is so illegal, why have I never been sued? I'm such a thief, such a liar, such a motherfucker, how come nobody's come to collect? This is business. This is how it works. It's not always pretty, but all of it, everything I've put into this company, my whole LIFE for all these years, it's for you, Eric.
You know why you rich, Dre? You know why you live in a big ass house and don't sleep on a couch no more? Do you know why you fuck the finest bitches? That's Jerry, dude. He broke us through the door. He made this shit happen, and you wanna turn on him just like Cube --
Nah Nah... (to Room) What the fuck is this shit. Is this why we got money? To act like we ain't got no god damn sense?! We could of did all this kind of dumb shit back in Compton! (to the room) This what you muthafuckas turned into!? Seriously!
Eazy! What the fuck, cuz? People been sayin' some crazy shit. Like you got AIDS or somethin'? Can you believe that? Muthafuckin' Eazy-E got AIDS? Niggas be starting too many rumors, huh?
Hey. Listen to me. It doesn't matter what people think. They don't know. They don't understand. There's no other way. Please. I know it's not the way you pictured it. You deserve better.
That's what I do for you. I will make you legit. I will take you into that building. I will protect you. I will block out all the noise of this business and we can build something big.
We'll sue that worthless fuck. Defamation, libel... That anti-Semitic piece of shit, I'm gonna call up my friends at the J.D.L. and we'll see how he likes that, little bastard.
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