Eric "Eazy E" Wright:
Born on September 7, 1963, in Compton,
California. Eazy E is considered the Godfather of Gangsta
Rap, and will go down in history as one of the greatest artists in
Music. Responsible for many of the most recognizable artists, songs, and quotes, in Hip Hop
music. He was also one of the members of the
Rap group "N.W.A". Some of his more recognized solo songs are "Boyz N Tha Hood", "Straight Outta Compton", "Eazy Duz It", "Real Muthafuckin' G's", "Eazy Duz It" and many others. He died just short of 32 years of age, on March
26, 1995. His cause of
death was complications due to the AIDS Virus which he had obviously acquired through many, often spoken about, sexual encounters. Eazy E fathered seven children, with six different women. Eazy E is remembered for many great reason, and many bad reasons. Nevertheless, he IS remembered, and will always be recognized as one of the greatest artists in the history of Hip Hop.
Everyone knows this one by "Eazy E":
Cruisin' down the street in my six-fo',
Jockin' the
bitches, slappin' the
Hoes.
Went to the park, to get the scoop,
Knuckleheads out there
cold shootin' some hoops.