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.
Any Last Werdz (ft. Kokane
Eazy-E Lyrics
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"'cause it's the end of tha world & still niggas ain't got no satisfaction.
So I take my 9 put it on my
sip for some cop now I'm blastin' 'cause I'm known as a G & I'm comin' from the CPT
& you should know bitch ass niggas runnin' back can't fuck with Eazy"
"Word'em up" [several times]
This is a real life jack in progress. Nigga give up your shit or take
two tha chest with tha cripness
'cause I aint f**kn around G,so take a look at a real at a real live nigga
that craaazy and get ready to
die loc,any last wordz before your ass gets smoked,it aint a joke 'cause my
pockets is broke my friend
thats why I gotta do u in. Give up your endz and your gold and your
Nik's and anything else I
might like and then Im off in the wind again to catch tha next sucka
slippn taken two to tha chin.
Im on a role two niggaz in one night didnt even have to fight,just
pulled out my 9 to end anothers
life. Thats real life so forget tha silly shit you heard,Now Nigga tell
me do you have any last wordz.
"'cause its the end of tha world and still niggaz aint got no satisfaction.
So I take my 9 put it on my
?? for some cop now Im blastn, 'cause Im known as a G and Im coming from tha Cpt.
And you should know bitch ass niggaz running back cant f**k with Eazy"
"Word'em up" [several times]
Another murder I comitted made front page a nigga dead from a drive by
did with a 12 gauge. The
first stage of insanity people say it aint wise to get faded off the
ST.Ides. A mother cries,another
son lies in a casket,life was fun while it lasted. Tha silly bastard had
to get caught,tripn and set
tripn,you should of seen that niggaz blood dripping.To many lives took
to many hearts broke,but
you dont hear me so you see my f**kn gun smoke. Some ask why do I take
so many lives from the
innocent little ones. But where I come from we take shit real,you peel
caps so you gotta get your
cap peeled. Grab your steel forget about what you heard,its Do or Die
Nigga,any last wordz?
"'cause its the end of tha world and still niggaz aint got no satisfaction.
So I take my 9 put it on my
?? for some cop now Im blastn,'cause Im known as a G and Im coming from
tha Cpt. And you
should know bitch ass niggaz running back cant f**k with Eazy"
"Word'em up" [repeated several times]
I got tha 9 and Im fixing to str8 creep,feel I need to take another life
so I peep. Checking the
scene,but staying low so Im not seen case I gotta get away gotta make
tha shit clean G. So Im
looking for a victim.Gotta be right,took my time and I picked him,Scoped
shit then I licked'em now
Im back in the news,no clues,but yet another murder. You should of heard
the nigga squill when I
stuck his ass,I had to grin 'cause its funny nigga f**k his ass. He aint
tha last and surely aint tha first
G,but his monkey ass rolled away in a hurst G. So Im feeling some what
relieved,just another day
in tha life of tha E-Z. A real G so forget tha silly shit you heard,its
do or die Eazy-E gets that last word.
"'cause its the end of tha world and still niggaz aint got no satisfaction.
So I take my 9 put it on my
?? for some cop now Im blastn,'cause Im known as a G and Im coming from
tha Cpt. And you
should know bitch ass niggaz running back cant f**k with Eazy"
"Word'em up" [several times]
The lyrics to Eazy-E's song Any Last Werdz depict the end of the world and the desire for power and money before its demise. Eazy-E paints a picture of a world where he is taking matters into his own hands, as he feels unsatisfied with the current state of things. He describes himself as a G (gangster) from CPT (Compton), and he portrays himself as a fearless and unstoppable criminal.
Eazy-E goes on to describe a real-life hold-up in progress, threatening to kill anyone who does not comply with his demands. He boasts of his killing prowess, describing how easy it is for him to take lives and rob people of their possessions. He claims that to him, it's a matter of "do or die," and he's always ready to take someone's life if it means he can succeed.
In the lyrics, Eazy-E also mentions a murder he committed that made front-page news, where he took another life with a 12-gauge. He paints a picture of a violent and ruthless world, where innocence is lost, and no one is safe from his wrath.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the lawlessness that Eazy-E saw in his Compton neighborhood and the need to take matters into his own hands to survive. It's a reflection of the time in which it was released, where gang violence and drug wars were rampant in urban areas of America.
Line by Line Meaning
1999. The world is at it's end. Fuck you, we want the money & the power & go out with a bang.
Despite the world being on the brink of collapse, people still prioritize money and power and want to live it up to the fullest before the end.
'cause it's the end of tha world & still niggas ain't got no satisfaction. So I take my 9 put it on my sip for some cop now I'm blastin' 'cause I'm known as a G & I'm comin' from the CPT & you should know bitch ass niggas runnin' back can't fuck with Eazy
With the world ending, people are still dissatisfied and Eazy-E takes matters into his own hands, using his power as a 'G' coming from Compton to take on anyone who dares to cross him.
Word'em up
This phrase is used throughout the song to emphasize the seriousness of the lyrics and to catch the listener's attention.
This is a real life jack in progress. Nigga give up your shit or take two tha chest with tha cripness 'cause I aint f**kn around G,so take a look at a real at a real live nigga that craaazy and get ready to die loc,any last wordz before your ass gets smoked,it aint a joke 'cause my pockets is broke my friend thats why I gotta do u in. Give up your endz and your gold and your Nik's and anything else I might like and then Im off in the wind again to catch tha next sucka slippn taken two to tha chin. Im on a role two niggaz in one night didnt even have to fight,just pulled out my 9 to end anothers life. Thats real life so forget tha silly shit you heard,Now Nigga tell me do you have any last wordz.
Eazy-E details a robbery in progress, with the threat of violence if the victim doesn't comply. He describes his desperation for money as the reason for his crimes, even if it means taking a life, and warns his victims that this is not a game and they should prepare for their demise.
'cause its the end of tha world and still niggaz aint got no satisfaction. So I take my 9 put it on my ?? for some cop now Im blastn, 'cause Im known as a G and Im coming from tha Cpt. And you should know bitch ass niggaz running back cant f**k with Eazy
Eazy-E continues to express his frustration with the world's state, taking matters into his own hands and using his gangster status to intimidate anyone who tries to stop him.
Another murder I comitted made front page a nigga dead from a drive by did with a 12 gauge. The first stage of insanity people say it aint wise to get faded off the ST.Ides. A mother cries,another son lies in a casket,life was fun while it lasted. Tha silly bastard had to get caught,tripn and set tripn,you should of seen that niggaz blood dripping.To many lives took to many hearts broke,but you dont hear me so you see my f**kn gun smoke. Some ask why do I take so many lives from the innocent little ones. But where I come from we take shit real,you peel caps so you gotta get your cap peeled. Grab your steel forget about what you heard,its Do or Die Nigga,any last wordz?
Eazy-E talks about his involvement in a drive-by shooting and reflects on the consequences of his actions, including the death of innocent people. He justifies his actions as necessary for survival in his environment, where violence is the norm and self-preservation is key.
'cause its the end of tha world and still niggaz aint got no satisfaction. So I take my 9 put it on my ?? for some cop now Im blastn,'cause Im known as a G and Im coming from tha Cpt. And you should know bitch ass niggaz running back cant f**k with Eazy
Eazy-E repeats the hook to reinforce his message that the world is a mess and he is taking control.
I got tha 9 and Im fixing to str8 creep,feel I need to take another life so I peep. Checking the scene,but staying low so Im not seen case I gotta get away gotta make tha shit clean G. So Im looking for a victim.Gotta be right,took my time and I picked him,Scoped shit then I licked'em now Im back in the news,no clues,but yet another murder. You should of heard the nigga squill when I stuck his ass,I had to grin 'cause its funny nigga f**k his ass. He aint tha last and surely aint tha first G,but his monkey ass rolled away in a hurst G. So Im feeling some what relieved,just another day in tha life of tha E-Z. A real G so forget tha silly shit you heard,its do or die Eazy-E gets that last word.
Eazy-E describes his desire to commit another murder and his success in doing so, with no regrets. He takes pride in his actions, finding humor in the victim's reaction and noting that this isn't the first or last time he will take a life. He emphasizes that he is a real gangster and not to be underestimated.
'cause its the end of tha world and still niggaz aint got no satisfaction. So I take my 9 put it on my ?? for some cop now Im blastn,'cause Im known as a G and Im coming from tha Cpt. And you should know bitch ass niggaz running back cant f**k with Eazy
The hook is repeated one last time to end the song, emphasizing Eazy-E's frustration with the state of the world and his commitment to taking control of his own destiny.
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N. van H.
One of Eazy's best songs