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An illustration of five members of a hip-hop group, including Ice Cube and Eazy-E, wearing hats with "LA" and "C" and a jacket with a stylized "SA", against a background of palm trees. Stylized digital art.

An illustration of five members of a hip-hop group, including Ice Cube and Eazy-E, wearing hats with "LA" and "C" and a jacket with a stylized "SA", against a background of palm trees. Stylized digital art.

N.W.A was assembled by Compton-based Eazy-E, who co-founded Ruthless Records with Jerry Heller. Eazy-E sought an introduction to Steve Yano. Although Yano initially rebuffed him, he was impressed by Eazy-E's persistence, and arranged a meeting with Dr. Dre. Initially, N.W.A consisted of Eazy-E and Dr. Dre. Together with fellow producer Arabian Prince, Ice Cube was added to the roster after he had started out as a rapper for the group C.I.A. Dre later brought DJ Yella on board as well. See more