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How old are N.W.A. now?

It has been 36 years since the gangsta rap group N.W.A. released their debut studio album, Straight Outta Compton.

The group fell apart in 1991 after a number of key figures left due to infighting and financial irregularities.

The list below updates automatically based on the current date. It is currently displaying their ages as of 2024.

Dr. Dre

Dr. Dre

Born on February 18, 1965

Dr. Dre was 23 when N.W.A. released its debut album. He is now 59.

Ice Cube

Ice Cube

Born on June 15, 1969

Ice Cube is 55. He left in December 1989 following financial disagreements over his contract. At the time, he was just 20 years old.

Eazy E

Eazy E

Born on September 7, 1964

Eazy-E was 23 when the group sprang to fame. Sadly, he died from AIDS in 1995 at the age of 30. If he were still alive today, he'd currently be 60.

MC Ren

MC Ren

Born on June 16, 1969

The youngest member of the group, DJ Ren, is now 55. Coincidentally, he is just one day younger than Ice Cube.

DJ Yella

DJ Yella

Born on December 11, 1961

DJ Yella is the oldest member of N.W.A. He is currently 62.

The D.O.C.

The D.O.C.

Born on June 10, 1968

The D.O.C. is now 56.

Arabian Prince

Arabian Prince

Born on June 17, 1965

Nazel, who performed as Arabian Prince, was a founding member. However, he left in 1988 over royalty disagreements. He is 59.