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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., let's 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 boy's journey into manhood" and buzz feed entertainment reporter kelly. n.w.a. was the original face of it. kelly, what do you make of those number...

Movie's resonance? >> i think it's 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 couldn't 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, that and the hip-hop -- you have to be honest as americans, hip-hop is the dominant culture in thi...

Hamilton created by a writer immersed in hip-hop culture. when i saw "straight outta compton," black, white, latino, asian, every generation was there. that's very different than when this film came out. this culture belongs to everyone. that's why this film is so popular. >> critics, including you, have criticized the fact that the movie doesn't 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 compton" glorifies its music and the stars. why do you think that was left out? >> you know, i say it o...