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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".
Apr 2, 2014 · Rapper Eazy-E was born Eric Wright on September 7, 1963, in Compton, California, a city in Los Angeles County. He dropped out of high school and worked as a drug dealer for a time, using...
Dec 28, 2020 · In his teens and early 20s, Wright was allegedly making as much as $250,000 from dealing drugs on L.A. streets. However, after his cousin was shot and killed, he decided that he could make a better living in the Los Angeles music scene, which was spiking in popularity.
Eric Lynn Wright, professionally known as Eazy-E, was born on September 7th, 1964, in Compton, California. Often hailed as the “Godfather of Gangsta Rap,” Eazy-E rose to prominence.
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.
Nov 22, 2023 · The city of Compton is honoring legendary rapper Eazy-E today. Eazy, whose real name was Eric Wright, died 28 years ago. He was a native of the city and propelled West Coast rap into the...
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...
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. He is often referred to as the "Godfather of Gangsta Rap".
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 Los Angeles....
Mar 26, 2013 · Eighteen years ago, Hip-Hop suffered a major loss with the passing of Eric “Eazy-E” Wright. Although he wasn’t the most technically skilled rapper, his business acumen and charismatic ...