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>> eazy-e and dr. dre. you are witnessing history. >> you have a unique voice. the world needs to hear it. >> they want n.w.a., lets give them n.w.a. ♪ >> n.w.a., known for provocative songs about inner city lives, two of the biggest stars, ice cube and dr. dre. critics say the movie glorifies the controversial group and omits its past, particularly the treatment of women. joining me is political and social commentator kevin powell, author of "a boys journey into manhood" and buzz feed enterta...

Movies resonance? >> i think its interesting. you know, the same critics who probably panned this group 27 years ago are champing their biography which speaks to their dominance in the culture. ice cube and dr. dre have become major moguls in television and music and their presence is undeniable and to see the origin story of them is interesting and audiences couldnt get enough of it. >> is that what you think, kevin? is that why people are so drawn to this movie because of its stars? >> well, t...

Hamilton created by a writer immersed in hip-hop culture. when i saw "straight outta compton," black, white, latino, asian, every generation was there. thats very different than when this film came out. this culture belongs to everyone. thats why this film is so popular. >> critics, including you, have criticized the fact that the movie doesnt really get into some of the more i guess dark history of these groups and these people. the lyrics, treatment of women and instead, "straight outta compto...