Impalas are the quintessential lowrider due in large part to their long frame, ability to customize and that they look great on a set of fresh-ass Daytons. "Cursing down the streets in my 6-4." The lowrider scene was big during this era of old school hip-hop and the Impala reigned supreme thanks in part to the popularity of Eazy-E's biggest solo single, " Boyz-N-The Hood". Jerry Heller has said that Eazy-E rolled up in his Samurai during his first encounter with the rapper. Surely this little car can't be an iconic "gangsta whip" from the old school, hip hop days, can it? While it wasn't mentioned in the movie, Eazy-E's other famous ride was a red Suzuki Samurai as seen here with Arabian Prince, Dre and Ice Cube. and other lowriders cruised down Crenshaw Boulevard. Look at the row of 1985 Suzuki Samurais parked along the side of the street as N.W.A.
You probably didn't see the Samurais hiding in the shadows did you? No, I'm not talking about Japanese warriors or Wu-Tang Clan easter eggs. In case you missed the subtle nod, here are the top cars that came Straight Outta Compton.
Just as important as the rappers themselves, particularly during this era, are their cars, because rappers and their fly rides always go hand-in-hand. Dre, Ice Cube and Eazy-E, demonstrating the way they revolutionized music and pop culture. The biopic follows the story of the N.W.A.'s most iconic members, Dr. Straight Outta Compton continues to sit at the top of the box office and continues to captivate fans new and old school. (All Photos Courtesy of Universal Pictures) You are now about to witness the strength of street (automotive) knowledge.