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How Did Eazy-E Die? Allegations of a Cover-Up Continue

September 16, 2016

A headline following the death of Eazy-E in 1995. Eric 'Eazy-E' Wright was officially pronounced dead from complications related to AIDS, specifically AIDS-induced pneumonia, on March 26th, 1995. But how did ... Read More...

29 Reasons Why Jerry Heller Is Suing the Producers of ‘Straight Outta Compton’

Paul Resnikoff

November 2, 2015

Last week, N.W.A manager Jerry Heller launched a massive lawsuit against the producers of the film Straight Outta Compton, based on a number of counts including defamation. Now, Digital Music News has obta... Read More...

‘Straight Outta Compton’ Slapped With $250 Million Defamation Lawsuit

Paul Resnikoff

October 30, 2015

N.W.A manager Jerry Heller is now suing for roughly $250 million in damages over his portrayal in Straight Outta Compton, one that he alleges is misleading, libelous and false. The suit includes $35 millio... Read More...

Dr. Dre ‘Compton’ Album Sales, Week 1 vs. Week 2

Paul Resnikoff

August 24, 2015

Data sources for album sales of Dr. Dre, 'Compton': first week Nielsen Soundscan and Billboard; second-week sales estimate from Hits Daily Double.... Read More...

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How Did Eazy-E Die? Allegations of a Cover-Up Continue

29 Reasons Why Jerry Heller Is Suing the Producers of ‘Straight Outta Compton’

‘Straight Outta Compton’ Slapped With $250 Million Defamation Lawsuit

Dr. Dre ‘Compton’ Album Sales, Week 1 vs. Week 2

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