'N.W.A Told The Truth' by Kendrick Lamar

Today's preeminent rap poet interviews his Straight Outta Compton predecessors as they talk race, the state of hip-hop and the group's 'dangerous' legacy: 'N.W.A were my superheroes'

No Zayn, No Problem - 1D's Niall on the band's 'incredible' record-setting chart return

Last Dance for SFX? - As stock plunges, EDM mogul Sillerman fends off angry investors, artists, lawsuits

On the Cover: Ice Cube, DJ Yella, Dr. Dre and MC Ren

Item: BLI-08/22/2015  Issue Date: 08/22/2015