How many members were in nwa?

N.W.A, or Niggaz Wit Attitudes, originally consisted of five members: Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, MC Ren, and DJ Yella. The group was formed in 1987 and is widely recognized for pioneering gangsta rap. While these five are the most prominent members, other artists, such as Arabian Prince, were also part of the group during its early days.