Part 2

Overview

With provocative recordings like "F**k the Police" and "Straight Outta Compton," shaped by the bitter race relations in Los Angeles, N.W.A. evolved into a force to be reckoned with, in LA and beyond. But a series of calamities--including personal losses on the streets, run-ins with the law, a bitter contract dispute, and a clash over management that strained Dre's relationship with Eazy-E--undermined the band and landed Dr. Dre at a crossroads, looking to make a fresh start. Meanwhile, Jimmy continued his rise up the music ladder via successful collaborations with Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks (with whom he had a relationship). But he hit a wall, and considered his own career shift, after a particularly arduous collaboration with U2--whose tireless drive in the studio rivaled his own.

Guest Stars

Dee Barnes

Self

Alonzo Williams

Self

Gregory Schwabe

FBI Agent

Juana Burns

Self (archive footage)

Dania Birks

Self (archive footage)

Michelle Franklin-Ferrens

Self (archive footage)

Matthew McDaniels

(archive footage)

The Edge

Self (archive footage)