🎤NWA's 'F**k tha Police' and Death Row Records put Compton on the map and further fueled anti-police sentiment.
🔫Gang violence in Compton escalated with the rise of crack cocaine and the influx of firearms.
👥Suge Knight surrounded himself with Bloods, including mobsters like George Williams.
How did the Compton PD respond to NWA's 'F**k tha Police'?
—The Compton PD was not surprised by the song, as the tension between the police and the community was already high.
What impact did Death Row Records have on Compton?
—Death Row Records put Compton on the map and further fueled anti-police sentiment.
Who were some of the key players associated with Suge Knight and Death Row Records?
—Some key players associated with Suge Knight and Death Row Records included Blood gang members like Mob James, The Bun Trees, and George Williams.
How did the rise of crack cocaine contribute to the increase in gang violence in Compton?
—The rise of crack cocaine introduced a new source of income for gangs, leading to heightened gang violence and an influx of firearms.
What role did George Williams play in the Compton crime scene?
—George Williams was a mobster and hitman who was allegedly involved in multiple murders in Compton.
00:00In this video, the former Compton PD discusses the impact of NWA and Death Row Records on the city of Compton.
05:12The rise of NWA and their anti-police song 'F**k tha Police' put Compton on the map and fueled existing tensions between the police and the community.
10:45The rise of Death Row Records further added to the anti-police sentiment in Compton.
15:20The presence of Bloods, including mobsters like George Williams, around Suge Knight contributed to the rise of gang violence in the city.
20:35The rise of crack cocaine in Compton led to an increase in gang violence and the availability of firearms.
