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. Dre, they joined, forming N.W.A, later that year.
N.W.A's debut studio album, Straight Outta Compton, was released in 1988. Controversial upon release, it is now ranked among the greatest and most influential albums. The group released its third and final studio album, Niggaz4Life.
N.W.A began to split up after Jerry Heller became the band's manager. Dr. Dre recalls: "The split came when Jerry Heller got involved. He played the divide and conquer game. Instead of taking care of everybody, he picked one nigga to take care of and that was Eazy. And Eazy was like, 'I'm taken care of, so fuck it'." Dr. Dre and The D.O.C. sent Suge Knight to look into Eazy-E's financial situation as they began to grow suspicious of Eazy-E and Jerry Heller. Dr. Dre and The D.O.C. asked Eazy-E to release him from Ruthless, but Eazy-E refused. The impasse led to what reportedly transpired between Suge Knight and Eazy-E at the recording studio where Niggaz4life was recorded. After he refused to release Dr. Dre and The D.O.C., Suge Knight told Eazy-E that he had kidnapped Jerry Heller and was holding him prisoner in a van. This did not convince Eazy-E to release Dr. Dre and The D.O.C. from Ruthless, and Suge Knight threatened Eazy-E's family: Suge Knight gave Eazy-E a piece of paper that contained Eazy's mother's address, telling him, "I know where your mama stays." Eazy-E finally signed Dr. Dre and The D.O.C.'s releases, officially ending N.W.A.
The feud with Dr. Dre continued after a track on Dre's debut album The Chronic, "Fuck wit Dre Day (And Everybody's Celebratin')", contained lyrics that insulted Eazy-E. Eazy responded with the EP, It's On (Dr. Dre) 187um Killa, featuring the tracks "Real Muthaphuckkin G's" and "It's On". The album, which was released on October 25, 1993, contains pictures of Dre wearing "lacy outfits and makeup" when he was a member of the Electro-hop World Class Wreckin' Cru.
During N.W.A's splintering Eazy-E resumed his solo career released two EPs. Yet he remained more significant behind the scenes, signing and nationally debuting the rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony from 1993 to 1994.
On February 24, 1995, Wright was admitted to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles with a violent cough. He was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. He announced his illness in a public statement on March 16, 1995. During the week of March 20, having already made amends with Ice Cube, he drafted a final message to his fans. On March 26, 1995, Eazy-E died from AIDS-induced pneumonia, one month after his diagnosis. He was 30 years old (most reports at the time said he was 31 due to the falsification of his date of birth by one year). He was buried on April 7, 1995, at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, California. Over 3,000 people attended his funeral, including Jerry Heller and DJ Yella. He was buried in a gold casket, and was dressed in a flannel shirt, jeans, and his Compton hat. On January 30, 1996, ten months after Eazy-E's death, his final album, Str8 off tha Streetz of Muthaphukkin Compton was released.
Easy had 11 children, one of which, Eric, would start his own rap career under the name Lil Eazy-E.
24 Hrs To Live
Eazy-E Lyrics
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24 hours to live...
Seven-thousand, four hundred, twenty three grains
of sand drop from the hourglass
It's how much time I got left on this planet
Some motherfucker's gotta die!
I'm an evil motherfucker ready to tear shit up
See, my momma...she was wrong when I was born
That a nigga like E should'a never been born
Too late, big mistake in '72
It's '92, now the year of code blue
15 hours..11 minutes..30 seconds
I'm a motherfuckin' wreck
Gonna pay back niggas who did me wrong in the past
My days ain't long
I'm comin' strong and fast
Lock up 8 niggs..kill up 10 pigs
??? and fuckas are ?altered? by a 2
Now what else can I do?
Fuck, fuck, fuck and plant my seeds
Leavin' kids in this world like me
The lunatic psycho mutherfucka Eazy-E
Chorus (sang)
24 hours to live
But I don't wanna die
24 hours to live
Oh why, oh why?
Must die
Sky diving, scuba diving
To Evil Kinevil stunt car drivin'
Bungee cord jumpin' off a bridge
It's hard to breathe with a fractured rib
I can't take this shit
Let me see how much more time I got to spend
Hit more skins
Back up in her pussy
Up in the back
I gotta let off
A few more nuts
I'm starting to panic
I'm starting to sweat
'Cause I don't really wanna die yet
Dizzy spells, flashbacks in my head
Niggas ain't want me to bein' happy when I'm dead
But I ain't goin' out unless 30 niggas die
I'm dying anyway so I'm thinking suicide
Run into a crowd of niggas dyin' by the pistol
Took the motheruckin' whistle
Chorus
To sweep with the feet when he hit the concrete
Chop him up, dice him up and sacrifice his meat
Drag him by his ankles to the cemetary
(Screams)
Shut the fuck up nigga
'Cause you ain't seen shit
I'm 'bout to take this ???? and staight up grip
I'm holdin' the neck of the devil and drink his blood
Allowing my soul to be polluted by his evil root
And now I'm mad insane, red as ???? as I strain for my hearbeat
To thumpety-thump to pump, it might burst
False alarms, and no harm that will commit to the E
But now I'm down to an hour 23
Time is moving fast, but not that slow
I thought I had an hour, but it's seconds left the go
I ran into the office
No more time is left
I ran up to the doctor with a bomb to my (BOOM)
Chorus
Spoken:
As I lay me down to sleep
I pray the lord my soul to keep
As time winds down to it's last 24 hours
in an earth that weighs 60 trillion tons
Travelling 1,037 1/3 mph, how do you define time?
What is a minute?
How important is an hour when 24 hours becomes a lifetime
Oooooh, so define how do we define time?
Now you choose
How will you spend your last 24 hours?
C'mon..talk to me
3X Chorus ("must die" is faded into next chorus loop)
In "24 Hrs to Live," Eazy-E reflects on his impending death and the limited amount of time he has left on this planet. He establishes himself as an evil and destructive force, ready to wreak havoc and seek revenge on those who wronged him in the past.
The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and a disregard for consequences. Eazy-E sees himself as a wrecking ball that cannot be stopped. He plans to exact revenge on individuals who have done him harm and intends to kill police officers as well. The idea of planting his seeds refers to leaving a legacy in the form of his children.
In the second verse, Eazy-E explores the idea of experiencing various thrill-seeking activities before his time is up. Sky diving, scuba diving, and extreme stunts become outlets for his adrenaline rush. However, his desire for sexual encounters reflects a panic and desperation to feel alive before death inevitably takes him.
As the song progresses, Eazy-E becomes more unhinged. He contemplates suicide and expresses a need for violence. The imagery of chopping up and sacrificing a person suggests a desire for power and control over life and death. He emphasizes his descent into madness, holding the devil's neck and drinking his blood.
Throughout the lyrics, there are references to time running out and a feeling of impending doom. Eazy-E becomes more desperate and reckless as the clock ticks down. In the final moments, he takes drastic action, running into a medical office with a bomb, highlighting his desire to go out with a bang.
The spoken interlude asks philosophical questions about time and its significance in our lives. It challenges the listener to consider how they would spend their last 24 hours and raises deeper questions about the nature of time itself.
Line by Line Meaning
24 hours to live...
I have only 24 hours left to live.
Seven-thousand, four hundred, twenty three grains of sand drop from the hourglass
Every grain of sand dropping in the hourglass signifies the diminishing time I have left.
It's how much time I got left on this planet
The grains of sand indicate the remaining time I have to live on Earth.
Some motherfucker's gotta die!
There is someone out there who deserves to pay for their wrongdoings.
I'm an evil motherfucker ready to tear shit up
I am a malevolent individual prepared to cause destruction.
I'm gonna put these things on you, and never let up
I will impose my hardships and burdens upon you relentlessly.
See, my momma...she was wrong when I was born
My mother made a mistake in giving birth to a person like me.
That a nigga like E should'a never been born
She believed that someone like Eazy-E should never have come into existence.
Too late, big mistake in '72
However, it is now too late to rectify the mistake made in the year 1972.
It's '92, now the year of code blue
But now in 1992, it feels like a time of crisis and danger.
15 hours..11 minutes..30 seconds
The countdown to my demise has reached 15 hours, 11 minutes, and 30 seconds.
I'm a motherfuckin' wreck
I am completely broken and in a state of turmoil.
Gonna pay back niggas who did me wrong in the past
I will seek revenge on those who have harmed me previously.
My days ain't long
The remaining duration of my life is brief.
I'm comin' strong and fast
However, I am approaching the end of my life with great intensity and urgency.
Lock up 8 niggs..kill up 10 pigs
I will incarcerate eight individuals and eliminate ten police officers as acts of retribution.
??? and fuckas are ?altered? by a 2
Certain people's perspectives and behaviors are influenced and manipulated.
Now what else can I do?
Given the circumstances, what other options or actions are available to me?
Fuck, fuck, fuck and plant my seeds
I will engage in sexual activity and father offspring before my time is up.
Leavin' kids in this world like me
My intention is to leave behind children who resemble me.
The lunatic psycho mutherfucka Eazy-E
I am Eazy-E, a deranged and psychotic individual.
Chorus (sang)
Refrain (sung)
Sky diving, scuba diving
Engaging in extreme activities like skydiving and scuba diving.
To Evil Kinevil stunt car drivin'
Performing daredevil stunts in a car, inspired by Evil Knievel.
Bungee cord jumpin' off a bridge
Jumping off a bridge with a bungee cord, experiencing a rush of adrenaline.
It's hard to breathe with a fractured rib
Breathing becomes difficult due to a rib fracture.
I can't take this shit
I cannot tolerate or endure the current situation anymore.
Let me see how much more time I got to spend
I yearn to know the remaining time left before my demise.
Hit more skins
Engaging in sexual encounters with multiple partners.
Back up in her pussy
Returning to have sex with a woman.
Up in the back
Performing sexual acts from behind.
I gotta let off a few more nuts
Releasing my ejaculate a few more times before my inevitable death.
I'm starting to panic
Feelings of anxiety and distress are arising within me.
I'm starting to sweat
My body is producing sweat as a response to my increasing anxiety.
'Cause I don't really wanna die yet
I do not desire to die at this moment.
Dizzy spells, flashbacks in my head
Experiencing disorienting sensations and vivid memories inside my mind.
Niggas ain't want me to bein' happy when I'm dead
Other individuals do not want me to experience happiness even after my demise.
But I ain't goin' out unless 30 niggas die
However, I refuse to depart from this world unless thirty people meet their demise.
I'm dying anyway so I'm thinking suicide
Since death is inevitable for me, contemplating suicide appears as an option.
Run into a crowd of niggas dyin' by the pistol
Seeking a large group of individuals to be killed by a firearm.
Took the motheruckin' whistle
Obtained the damn whistle to initiate chaos and destruction.
Chorus
Refrain
To sweep with the feet when he hit the concrete
To violently strike someone with my feet when they collide with the ground.
Chop him up, dice him up and sacrifice his meat
To dismember, cut into small pieces, and offer up his flesh as a sacrifice.
Drag him by his ankles to the cemetary
Pulling him by his ankles towards the graveyard.
(Screams)
(Exclamation of intense emotion, specifically screams of pain, fear, or anger)
Shut the fuck up nigga
Stop talking, you foolish person.
'Cause you ain't seen shit
Because you lack the experience or knowledge to fully comprehend.
I'm 'bout to take this ???? and staight up grip
I am preparing myself to wield an unidentified object used for gripping or grasping.
I'm holdin' the neck of the devil and drink his blood
Metaphorically, I am asserting control over evil forces and deriving strength from it.
Allowing my soul to be polluted by his evil root
Permitting my soul to be tainted and corrupted by the wickedness inherent in the devil.
And now I'm mad insane, red as ???? as I strain for my hearbeat
I have lost my sanity, consumed by anger, turning as red as an unidentified object, exerting intense effort to feel my heartbeat.
To thumpety-thump to pump, it might burst
My heart beats frantically, potentially reaching a point of bursting or failing.
False alarms, and no harm that will commit to the E
There have been mistaken signals and no actual harm that E has inflicted.
But now I'm down to an hour 23
Nevertheless, I am now left with only one hour and twenty-three minutes.
Time is moving fast, but not that slow
The passage of time feels rapid, yet not as slow as anticipated.
I thought I had an hour, but it's seconds left to go
I initially believed I had a whole hour, but now it has dwindled down to mere seconds.
I ran into the office
I hurriedly rushed into the office.
No more time is left
There is no remaining time available.
I ran up to the doctor with a bomb to my (BOOM)
I approached the doctor while carrying a bomb, resulting in an explosion.
Chorus
Refrain
Spoken: As I lay me down to sleep
Spoken: As I prepare to go to sleep
I pray the lord my soul to keep
I plead to the lord to protect my soul.
As time winds down to its last 24 hours
As time gradually diminishes towards its final 24 hours.
in an earth that weighs 60 trillion tons
In a world that weighs an astronomical 60 trillion tons.
Travelling 1,037 1/3 mph, how do you define time?
Moving at a speed of 1,037 1/3 miles per hour, how can we accurately define the concept of time?
What is a minute?
What does the concept of a minute truly mean?
How important is an hour when 24 hours becomes a lifetime
When one's remaining time is reduced to just 24 hours, how significant is the duration of a single hour?
Oooooh, so define how do we define time?
Oh, indeed, how do we establish a precise definition of time?
Now you choose
Now it is up to you to decide.
How will you spend your last 24 hours?
How do you plan to utilize your final day?
C'mon..talk to me
Come on, share your thoughts and communicate with me.
3X Chorus ("must die" is faded into next chorus loop)
Chorus repeated three times, with the phrase "must die" gradually fading into the subsequent chorus loop.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LENTON TEREILL HUTTON, ERIC WRIGHT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thomashickey8121
Eazy is the man. Would love to go drink some 40s with this legend
@nomorepainskinny7896
thomas hickey facts
@DjMartino29
Would love to drink the blood of the devil with him
@musahaque2000
@Tony Pistolas Then do it, go get a sacrifice and do it, show us, instead of tellin' it
@Kaem0n
@Tony Pistolas do it then busta
@gamingwithnate2582
Even i would and I'm strapped to
@yesg651
This song gives me goosebumps every time i hear it, without fail, also considering easy is my favourite rapper even too this day and this song was also a reality for him. rest in paradise, ball in peace.
@rayyanquttaineh4340
You still listen like me?❤❤❤😊😊😊
@5thdawg917
You don't hear lyrics like this anymore that came in the 90s. The lyrical skills from the rappers in the 90s were something else. The things they just say in the microphone is incredible
@victorhugo3952
"Fuck fuck fuck gotta plant my seeds, leaving kids in this world like me, the lunatic psycho mothafucka Eazy-E"