In the 1980s, a group of young people from Compton, California, finds itself trapped in an environment of violence and social inequality. However, their love for music and desire to share their reality leads them to form a revolutionary rap collective. As they begin to record, the members—known as N.W.A—break conventions with their raw and authentic lyrics that reflect life in their neighborhoods.
With Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, MC Ren, and DJ Yella at the center of the action, the film narrates not only their meteoric rise to fame but also the challenges and conflicts they face, both within the group and with the music industry and the police. Music becomes a powerful weapon to express their frustration with a system that oppresses them, unleashing a wave of controversy and sparking a cultural revolution in rap.
As success smiles upon them, tensions begin to arise, leading to betrayals, creative differences, and personal crises that threaten to dismantle the group. The story serves as a powerful reminder of how music can act as a vehicle for social and personal change. In an era where inequality and injustice are prevalent, these five young men fight not only for their place in the industry but for the voice of an entire generation.