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Straight Outta Compton, $56 million box office
Straight Outta Compton, the N.W.A. biopic helped Universal Studio to add another growing list of blockbuster this year as it collected during the weekend $56.1 million during its debut.
It was produced by Dr. Dre and Ice Cube having cost $29m (£18.5m) to make.
The N.W.A. biopic is one of the few in history to still be able to connect with a lot of audiences not just in the U.S. but all over the world. Its Self-titled album that was released in 1988, showcase the musical expression of a group of individuals of the issues they were living and witnessing.
It has the strength that still defines not just the genre of the music. It has influence the lifestyle created a subculture of its own that is very poignant and alive today.