Eazy-E
Born: 1963-09-07 in Compton, California, USA
Died: 1995-03-26
Known For: Acting
Biography
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 the Ruthless Records record label in 1986. After beginning a short solo career, where he worked heavily with Ice Cube and Dr. Dre, the trio came together to form the group N.W.A later that year. As a member of the group, he released the controversial album, Straight Outta Compton (1988), which tackled many socio-political issues. The album has been regarded as one of the greatest albums of all-time, and one of the most influential in the genre. The group released their final studio album three years later, and disbanded shortly after, due to long-standing financial disputes. Eazy-E then resumed his solo career, where he released two EPs, which drew inspiration from funk music, contemporary hip-hop, and comedians. He also engaged in a high-profile feud with Dr. Dre, before being hospitalized with AIDS in 1995. He died a month after his hospitalization.
Filmography
2024
- DUNCAN HOOPS & SIMON NETS & GREG BASKETS ... (Music)
2021
- Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell as Self (archive footage)
2017
- The Defiant Ones as Self (archive footage)
2012
- Vanilla Ice Archive as Self (archive footage)
- Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as Self
2004
- Ice Cube: The Making of a Don as Himself
2003
- Tupac: Resurrection as Self (archival)
- Beef as Self (archive footage)
1994
1993
- CB4 as Self
1992
- N.W.A. - EfiL4zaggiN as Himself
1990
1988
- Yo! MTV Raps as Self