Eazy-E
Sign in to saveEric Lynn Wright (September 7, 1964 – 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. Wright is often referred to as the "Godfather of Gangsta Rap".
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Eric Lynn Wright, known professionally as Eazy-E, was an American rapper who led the influential group N.W.A and founded Ruthless Records, playing a key role in popularizing West Coast rap and gangsta rap in the 1980s and early 1990s. He is widely recognized as the "Godfather of Gangsta Rap" for his pioneering influence on the genre.
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- Born
- 1964-09-07
- Died
- 1995-03-26
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Acting · Compton, California, USA
Eric Lynn Wright, known professionally as Eazy-E, was an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. Dubbed the "Godfather of Gangsta Rap", he gained prominence for his work with N.W.A, where he has been credited for pushing the boundaries of lyrical and visual content in mainstream popular music. Born and raised in Compton, California, Eazy-E faced several legal troubles before founding…
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16 sectionsContents
- Early life and Ruthless Records investment
- Musical career
- N.W.A and ''Eazy-Duz-It'' (1987–1991)
- End of N.W.A and feud with Dr. Dre (1991–1994)
- Personal life
- Illness and death
- Musical influences and style
- Legacy
- AIDS awareness
- Documentaries
- Awards & Honours
- In popular culture
- Discography
- References
- Literature
- External links
Eric Lynn Wright (September 7, 1964 – 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. Wright is often referred to as the "Godfather of Gangsta Rap".
Born in Compton, California, Wright had several legal troubles before founding Ruthless in 1987. After a short solo career with frequent collaboration with Ice Cube and Dr. Dre, they (along with Arabian Prince) formed N.W.A together that same year, and DJ Yella and MC Ren were later recruited. The group debuted with the split/compilation album N.W.A. and the Posse (1987), which was followed by their debut studio album, Straight Outta Compton (1989). Controversial upon release, Straight Outta Compton is now ranked among the greatest and most influential albums ever. The group released its second and final studio album, Niggaz4Life, in 1991, and soon after disbanded.