Eazy-E - Wikipedia
Eric Lynn Wright (September 7, 1964 [1] – March 26, 1995), known professionally as Eazy-E, was an American rapper who propelled West Coast rap and gangsta rap by leading the group N.W.A and its label, Ruthless Records. He is often referred to as the "Godfather of Gangsta Rap".
Eazy-E - Songs, Death & Children - Biography
Apr 2, 2014 · Rapper Eazy-E was born Eric Wright on September 7, 1963, in Compton, California, a city in Los Angeles County.
28 years after his death, Compton is honoring legendary rapper Eazy-E - NPR
Nov 22, 2023 · Eazy, whose real name Eric Wright, was a native of the California city and propelled West Coast rap into the spotlight as a member of NWA. A block of Auto Drive will be named after him.
Eazy-E Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life & Achievements
Eric Lynn Wright, better known by his stage name Eazy-E, was an American rapper fondly called the "The Godfather of Gangsta rap" by his fans. He was a popular solo performer who also performed in the hip hop group N.W.A. Known for his unique style of delivery, over-the-top lyrics, and raw sex appeal, Eazy-E was indeed a rap-star beyond comparison.
From the Archives: Obituary: Eazy-E, who put ... - Los Angeles Times
Mar 27, 1995 · Eric Wright, who as the controversial rapper and music entrepreneur Eazy-E helped to put both "gangsta-rap" style and Compton on the pop culture map, died Sunday night at Cedars-Sinai Medical ...
Eazy-E, 31, Performer Who Put Gangster Rap on the Charts
Mar 28, 1995 · Eric Wright, who as the rapper Eazy-E helped turn gangster rap into a commercial bonanza, died on Sunday night at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was 31 and lived in...
the Godfather of Gangsta Rap: Eazy-E - History Tools
Mar 26, 1995 · Despite his small stature, Eric Wright had an outsized influence as both a gangsta rap pioneer and visionary label head. To this day, Eazy‘s legacy looms large over West Coast hip hop. By presenting graphic tales of urban California street life, Eazy gave a voice to struggling youth across America.
Eazy-E's Tragic Real-Life Story - Grunge
Feb 3, 2023 · Eric Wright died on March 26, 1995, only a month after his diagnosis. His death, however, was just the beginning of a long period of legal turmoil that would last well into the 21st century. By April 1995, a battle had begun over the ownership of Eazy's estate, including Ruthless Records, estimated to be worth up to $30 million .
Eric Lynn “Eazy-E” Wright (1963-1995) - Blackpast
Nov 18, 2013 · Eazy-E, pioneering West Coast rapper, producer and record label executive, was born Eric Lynn Wright to Richard and Kathie Wright in Compton, California on September 3, 1963. His mother was a school administrator while his father worked at the post office.
EAZY-E: GET REAL – Chicago Tribune
Apr 4, 1995 · The 31-year-old rapper, whose real name was Eric Wright, said that he wasn’t gay and that he didn’t know how he caught the HIV virus that causes AIDS.