Eazy-E

Eric Lynn Wright (born September 7, 1964; died March 26, 1995) known professionally as Eazy-E, was an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and rap mogul who propelled West Coast rap and gangsta rap by leading the group N.W.A and its label, Ruthless Records, pushing the boundaries of lyrical content. Born and raised in Compton, a small yet violent city near Los Angeles, Wright had several legal troubles before founding Ruthless in 1987. After a short solo career with frequent collaboration with Ice Cube and Dr.

Influenced by: The Sugarhill Gang, Grandmaster Flash, Afrika Bambaataa

Label:

Ruthless Records

Active:

1987-1995

Scene:

Compton / Los Angeles

Side projects

• N.W.A

• G-EazySun, Oct 4
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• J. ColeFri, Jul 24
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• Emo Night BrooklynSat, Aug 1
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• LogicSun, Oct 4
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• Eem TriplinWed, Oct 28
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• Grace EngerWed, Oct 7
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• Dua SalehSun, Sep 13
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• Earl SweatshirtMon, Jul 13
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