DJ Yella on The Rise & Fall of NWA, Eazy-E Dying of AIDS, Becoming Homeless (Full Interview) 

DJ Yella came through for yet another VladTV interview, and since he wrote a book, Straight Outta Compton: My Untold Story, DJ Yella started off at the beginning of his story as one of nine kids being raised by a single mother. DJ Yella detailed his early years, including being abused and the tragic passing of his older brother, and he went on to speak about getting into DJing, being part of the World Class Wreckin’ Cru, and meeting Eazy-E. From there, he detailed how NWA formed, his thoughts on Jerry Heller, and the controversy surrounding “F*** tha Police.” DJ Yella also detailed some of the more sad times in his life, including seeing Eazy-E in the hospital before he passed and being the only NWA member to go to Eazy’s funeral. To hear more, including his thoughts on the NWA biopic and maintaining his friendship with Dr. Dre, hit the full interview above.