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

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Published 2021-09-07
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.

All Comments (21)
  • @thepistolguy859
    I feel like DJ Yella doesn't get his flowers and the respect he deserves. The dude was an important part of gangsta rap history.
  • @craigsilver9
    Yella is the only NWA member that had Easy's back all the way even through the drama and the beefs and his sickness. He was also the only one at his funeral. True friend
  • @andybasstbn
    Yella is WAY too nice to be in the music biz. I'm so happy he seems to have come out of all the struggle all right.
  • @alescalante491
    I need to count the “I don’t know…” and “I wasn’t there…” comments. This man has nothing bad to say about anybody! You’re a gentleman in every sense of the word DJ Yella! Salute!
  • Yella is the type of Friend
    We can call him every time when we need a true friend for hard times..
  • @lenceaser3561
    DJ Yella should make a movie out of his book. I think people would want to see his story. His story is everything: interesting, sad and inspiring.
  • I'm 48 yrs old & NWA was a big part of my teenage yrs & beyond, I have yet to see another group or individual makes such a impact to their particular music genre as they have and this man was part of that history & he should be proud of. Much love & respect to DJ Yella & the whole NWA family
  • @NebulousNova
    2:27:25 Vlad actually let DJ Yella play the drums at the end! 😁. Yella's still got it.
  • Underrated legend. Always respect him for staying with Ruthless and Eazy. A true G
  • @hiphopjewels
    I can tell he never made any enemies in his life, which is why he always had a place to stay and got what he needed during those tough times. Personally, I like to keep it real, and tell people what I think of situations. But, watching this, I can tell there are benefits to never pissing anyone off. It's not for me, but I can respect it. He genuinely seems like the kind of guy who really did mind his own business, and took care of his own the best he knew how.
  • @skrrskrr505
    Yella seems so down to earth and laid back. This seems super rare in the hip hop industry.
  • Yella is such a good dude. I’ll always support his stuff
  • I met DJ yella in Opal Lounge (Edinburgh in 2015) around the time the movie came out. Maybe 50-60 people showed up so he held a meet and greet in the VIP section. I was 18 and felt like a typical white boy superfan, shocked by the number of people there and at the chance to speak with him. He was extremely down to earth and it remains a great memory, an absolute gentleman 👍🏻
  • @devoncowboy
    This interview is perfect. Yella keep it 💯. Now I wanna see a interview with MC Ren, I feel like he's been in the dark.
  • DJ Yella is hands-down the coolest dude ever!!! You can just feel his energy! The guy is so humble and grounded! I love this Vlad Interview!!!
  • @easy8325
    You can tell Yella was a good group member and friend.
  • @lisabever2115
    I could listen to him talk all day. Would love to just hang out with him one day and listen to him tell stories of life back in the day.
  • @Simba4114
    This gentleman MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE. He's so Humble he didn't sell his soul.