Back in 1991 hip hop journalist Dee Barnes was brutally assaulted by rapper Dr. Dre after she conducted an interview where Ice Cube trash talked N.W.A. after leaving the group.
Following the success of N.W.A. biopic 'Straight Outta Compton' Dee Barnes reflects on being erased from Dr. Dre's legacy along with the other women he's assaulted…
In an in-depth essay for Gawker.com Dee Barnes provides the missing female narrative for 'Straight Outta Compton' recalling her former friendship with Dr.Dre, Ice Cube and the director of 'Straight Outta Compton' F. Gary Gray.
Besides the attack and what happened to her in the aftermath, Dee explains the integral roles of other women who were excluded from the biopic like Michel'le, JJ Fad, Lady of Rage and Tarrie B.
Go here for the full essay.
