Tweet Sheet: Streets Is Watching Straight Outta Compton
Plus, what Oprah said.
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Straight Outta Hollywood - The long-anticipated N.W.A biopic is poised to dominate the box office this weekend, pulling in some $24 million on Friday alone, and $56.1M by Sunday morning. Judging from Twitter's reaction, it will be a cult favorite for years to come. Here's what hip hop fans from across generations are saying about the film.(Photo: Universal Pictures)
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Ty Dolla $ign - The Taylor Gang rapper shouts out his fellow Angelenos on the eve of the film's debut. (Photo: Ty Dolla Sign via Twitter)
Photo By Photo: Ty Dolla Sign via Twitter
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Ice Cube - No one could be prouder of the film than Cube, whose son O'Shea Jackson, Jr. stars as him. (Photo: Ice Cube via Twitter)
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Isaiah Thomas - The NBA legend thinks the film, sadly, is as relevant today as N.W.A was in the 1990s. (Photo: Isaiah Thomas via Twitter)
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Eminem - Dre's protégé obviously has a special connection to the film, and reminds us that N.W.A's legacy is still felt in hip hop today. (Photo: Marshall Mathers via Twitter)
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Kirko Bangz - The Houston rapper is hyped after seeing the film. (Photo: Kirko Bangz via Twitter)
Photo By Photo: Kirko Bangz via Twitter
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Zendaya - Even with her busy schedule, the young starlet made the time to see Straight Outta Compton on opening weekend. (Photo: Zendaya via twitter)
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Magic Johnson - The former Los Angeles Laker and now movie theater mogul has nothing but praise for the film. (Photo: Earvin Magic Johnson via twitter)
Photo By Photo: Earvin Magic Johnson via twitter
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Ludacris - The rapper encourages his 10 million followers to support the film. (Photo: Ludacris via Twitter)
Photo By Photo: Ludacris via Twitter
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Russell Simmons - Uncle Rush has a special connection to the film and the rap icons behind it. He's been tweeting his support all weekend. (Photo: Russell Simmons via Twitter)
Photo By Photo: Russell Simmons via Twitter
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