Eazy-E: American rapper (1964–1995)
Eric Lynn Wright (September 7, 1963 – March 26, 1995), known professionally as Eazy-E, was an American rapper.
He was born in Compton, California. He rose to fame with the hip hop group N.W.A and is one of the founders of the "Gangsta rap" subgenre. He usually rapped about guns, drugs, relations between residents and the police, and sexual activity. He was known as the "Godfather of Gangsta Rap".
Eazy-E | |
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 Eazy-E in 1993 | |
| Born | Eric Lynn Wright September 7, 1964 Compton, California, U.S. |
| Died | March 26, 1995 (aged 30) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Burial place | Rose Hills Memorial Park |
| Occupations |
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| Spouse | Tomica Woods (m. 1995) |
| Children | 11, including Lil Eazy-E |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1987–1995 |
| Labels | |
| Formerly of | N.W.A |
Life
In 1987, he founded Ruthless Records.
Illness and death
In 1994, Eazy-E believed he had asthma, until he learned he had HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). It led to his death on March 26, 1995.
He was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, California.
Discography
During his career, Eazy-E released 2 studio albums and 3 EPs:
| Year | Album |
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| 1988 | Eazy-Duz-It |
| 1995 | Str8 off tha Streetz of Muthaphukkin Compton* |
| Year | EP |
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| 1992 | 5150: Home 4 tha Sick |
| 1993 | It's On ( |
| 2002 | Impact of a Legend* |
(*) albums or EPs were released posthumously (after death)
References
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