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April 25, 2024

Documentary: Streets Of Compton Starring The Game

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A&E’s new documentary Streets of Compton, a 3-hour mini-series, tells the true story of the the City of Compton. The Game helps to reveal how a city overrun by gang and drugs became a cultural powerhouse. He takes us to the streets of his hometown, documenting the rise of gangs and the rise of gangsta rap. In episode 1, a quiet suburban city transforms into a dangerous ghetto and spawns a new form of hip hop with legendary group N.W.A and careers of Venus and Serena Williams and comedian Paul Rodriguez.

You can watch episode 1 and 2 over at A&E. The 3rd episode airs this Thursday at 10 pm and you can also see behind the scenes clips below.