(All Photos Courtesy of Universal Pictures)You are now about to witness the strength of street (automotive) knowledge...Straight Outta Compton continues to sit at the top of the box office and continues to captivate fans new and old school. The biopic follows the story of the N.W.A.'s most iconic members, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube and Eazy-E, demonstrating the way they revolutionized music and pop culture. Just as important as the rappers themselves, particularly during this era, are their cars, because rappers and their fly rides always go hand-in-hand. In case you missed the subtle nod, here are the top cars that came Straight Outta Compton.
Eazy-E's Suzuki Samurai
You probably didn't see the Samurais hiding in the shadows did you? No, I'm not talking about Japanese warriors or Wu-Tang Clan easter eggs. Look at the row of 1985 Suzuki Samurais parked along the side of the street as N.W.A. and other lowriders cruised down Crenshaw Boulevard. Surely this little car can't be an iconic "gangsta whip" from the old school, hip hop days, can it? While it wasn't mentioned in the movie, Eazy-E's other famous ride was a red Suzuki Samurai as seen here with Arabian Prince, Dre and Ice Cube. Jerry Heller has said that Eazy-E rolled up in his Samurai during his first encounter with the rapper.
Eazy-E's 1964 Chevrolet Impala
"Cursing down the streets in my 6-4." The lowrider scene was big during this era of old school hip-hop and the Impala reigned supreme thanks in part to the popularity of Eazy-E's biggest solo single, "Boyz-N-The Hood". Impalas are the quintessential lowrider due in large part to their long frame, ability to customize and that they look great on a set of fresh-ass Daytons. Add in a flashy paint job and hydraulics, and you're ready to hit the switches as you bump songs from the Straight Outta Compton album. Other than a pair of Locs and a jheri curl, one thing that stands out hard when you're talking Eazy-E is his Impala lowrider. He owned a mint green '63, which has been featured in many of his videos. The car belongs to a private owner now, and on occasion will make a rare appearance at a lowrider show. [caption id="attachment_53783" align="aligncenter" width="500"] (Photo: Chi Modu)[/caption]
Dr. Dre's Datsun B-210
The ultimate "started from the bottom" car, a Datsun B-210 was known for being economic...and that's about it. A light blue version of this forgettable '70s classic was featured in the movie early when a young Dr. Dre was loading record crates into it as he left his mom's house to focus more on music. The next (and last time) it was seen was when his girlfriend took off with their son (and his car), leaving him because he spent too much time in the studio. Dre was the only one shown driving a B-210 in the movies, but both Ice Cube and MC Ren have been noted to owning their own B-210s during their early years.
Dr. Dre's 1987 Ferrari Testarossa
When Dr. Dre made his exit from Ruthless Records to form Death Row Records, you could say he was ready to do away with Datsuns and tour buses. As the co-owner of his own record label, Dre started cashing bigger checks and got the ultimate G-Thang car at the time, a white 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. Ironically, the car that marked his start with Death Row Records is also significant with its end. A (drunken, not noted in the movie) high-speed chase through the streets of Los Angeles ended with Dre being arrested and eventually sentenced to eight months in prison (also not shown in the movie). Dr. Dre is noted claiming this incident was a wake-up call to make a changes in his life to stay out of trouble - and leaving Death Row was one of those changes. Much like Eazy-E's Chevy Impala, Dr. Dre used his Ferrari in music videos, as seen here in Snoop Dogg's "Doggystyle". If you want to be cool like Dr. Dre, here's your chance to purchase the same Ferrari used in the movie.
LAPD 1987 Chevrolet Caprice
Whether he owned a Datsun, a Ferrari or even in this article, the Police seem to always be nearby Dr. Dre. For better or for worse, you can't think of the cars from Straight Outta Compton without thinking of the black and white police special: a 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. We're not saying FTP or anything; look at them "one time" only because a double-take might attract the wrong attention.
Did we miss any cars from the movie that should've been highlighted? Know of any other iconic cars from this era? Or maybe you are the current owner of Eazy-E's Mint Green '63 Impala? Whatever it may be, drop a comment below and let us know what's up!
