Whether you like it or not, Eazy-E was one of the most influential figures in gangsta rap. As a member of N.W.A. and even a solo Artist, he was a star. Argue with me if you want, he was unf*ckwitable with his over the top rhymes and charisma. Not only that, his records sold everywhere. After dropping out of high school and selling drugs, Eazy changed the game and started his own record label, Ruthless Records. Ruthless Records was ran by him and partner Jerry Heller and soon they discovered amazing talents Ice Cube and Dr. Dre. It wasn’t until 1987 that the group released their first album titled, N.W.A. and the Posse. This album didn’t do anywhere as good as their second album which came out the following year Straight Outta Compton. Being one of the most controversial albums at the time, this blew them up like crazy. Later on that year in 1988, E did his thing and released a solo project on his own titled Eazy-Duz-It which sold over 2 million copies.
After N.W.A‘s breakup, unfortunately Eazy-E became diagnosed with AIDS in 1995, and passed away shortly after. 23 years ago on this day in history Eazy-E passed away and fans still continue to bump his records till this day. R.I.P. Eazy-E aka the “Godfather of Gangsta Rap”, you are gone but not forgotten!
Check out some of my favorite jams from him. These right here are straight timeless!
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