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.
Boys n tha Hood
Eazy-E Lyrics
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Yeah, gangsta Dresta steps in this muthafucka and this one goes out tah all
the
O.G.'s out there and I can't forget about the baby gangstaz, what's up
niggaz, my
nigga they came back with some of that old school original west coast shit
nigga that
got all of y'all in this dig in the first place yeah so run that shit E, yeah
Verse One:
Cruisin' down tha street in my '64
Jackin' tha freaks clocking tha dough
Went to tha park tah get the scoop
Knuckleheads out there come shootin' some hoop
A car pulls up who can it be
A fresh El Camino rollin' Kilo G
He rolled down his window and he started to say
It's all about makin' that GTA
Chorus:
'Cuz tha boyz in tha hood are always hard
Ya come talkin' that trash we'll pull ya cord
Knowin' nuthin' in life but tah be legit
Don't quote me boy 'cuz I ain't said shit
(Straight up, straight up, straight up gangsta wrong nigga tah fuck wit
Straight up, straight up, straight up gangsta wrong nigga tah fuck wit)
Verse Two:
Dotomy's in tha place tah give me the pace
He said my man JD is on free-base
Tha boy JD was a friend of mine
'Til I caught him in my car trying tah steal a alpine
I chase him up tha street tah call a truce
Tha silly cluckhead pulls out a deuce deuce
Little did he know I had a loaded 12 gauge
One sucka dead L.A. Times front page
-Chorus-
(Punk, punk muthafuckaz like it ain't no thang,
Punk, punk muthafuckaz like it ain't no thang)
Verse Three:
Bored as fuck and I wanna get ill
So I went to a place where my homeboyz chill
Niggaz out there makin' that dolla'
I pulled up in my '64 Impala
They greet me wit a 40 and I start drinkin'
And from tha 8-ball my breath start stinkin'
Enough tah get my girl tah rock that body
Before I left I hit tha Bacardi
I went to her house tah get her out of the pad
Dumb hoe said something that made me mad
She said something that I couldn't believe
So I grabbed tha stupid bitch by her nappy-ass weave
She started talkin' shit what did ya know
Reached back like a pimp slapped tha hoe
Her father jumped up and he started tah shout
So I bombed on pops knocked his old ass out
-Chorus-
(And if a brotha talks shit I give him a,
And if a brotha talks shit I give him a,
And if a brotha talks shit I give him a)
Verse Four:
Now I'm rollin' hard now under control
Them wrapped tha '64 around a telephone pole
I looked at my car and I said,"Oh brother!"
Thrown in the gutter and go buy another
Walkin' home and I see tha G-ride
Now Kat is drivin' Kilo on tha side
As they busted a U they got pulled over
A undercovered cop in a dark green Nova
Now Kat got beat for resisting arrest
He socked tha pig in tha head for rippin' his Guess
Now he is caught for doing tha crime
For defense on tha boy he'll do some time
-Chorus-
(I'll punk you like that, don't give a fuck,
I'll punk you like that, don't give a fuck,
I'll punk you like that, don't give a fuck,
I'll punk you like that, don't give a fuck)
Verse Five:
I went tah get them out but there was no bail
My niggaz caused a riot in tha county jail
Two days later in municiple court
Kilo G on trial straight caught a fought
Instruct him out tha court said the judge
On a six year sentence my man didn't budge
Bailiff came over tah turn him in
Kilo G looked up and gave a grin
He yelled out fire then came Susie
Tha bitch came in wit a submachine uzi
Police shot tha girl but didn't hurt her
Both up state for attempted murder
-Chorus-
The lyrics of "Boys n tha Hood" by Eazy-E is a reflection of the gang culture prevalent during the 1990s in Compton, California. The song is sung in the first person, with Eazy-E narrating the story of his experiences. The opening lines of the song are a tribute to the OGs (original gangsters) and the young gangsters. The song covers the themes of violence, drug use, and police brutality. The first verse vividly describes the life in Compton, cruising down the street in his '64 and getting into fights with others. The chorus introduces the theme of gang loyalty and the consequences of disrespecting the gang. The second verse is about Eazy-E's friend JD, who tries to steal his stereo, ending up with Eazy-E holding a 12-gauge shotgun killing him. The third verse is about drinking and partying with friends, followed by a fight with his girlfriend, and then beating up her father. The fourth verse is a series of unfortunate events involving a car crash, police chase, and arrest. The song ends with Kilo G's arrest and imprisonment on a six-year sentence for attempted murder.
Overall, "Boys n tha Hood" is not only a reflection of gang culture but also a commentary on the systemic issue of police brutality, as mentioned in the last verse. The song portrays the larger social issues of poverty, drugs, and violence that continue to plague the Compton community. Eazy-E's lyrical talent and storytelling abilities make "Boys n tha Hood" one of the most influential and significant songs in the history of West Coast rap.
Line by Line Meaning
Cruisin' down tha street in my '64
I am driving down the street in my 1964 Chevrolet Impala.
Jackin' tha freaks clocking tha dough
I am robbing individuals and stealing their money.
Went to tha park tah get the scoop
I went to the park to get information.
Knuckleheads out there come shootin' some hoop
Some young and foolish individuals were playing basketball while I was at the park.
A car pulls up who can it be
A vehicle drove and stopped nearby.
A fresh El Camino rollin' Kilo G
A brand new Chevrolet El Camino with Kilo G inside passed by.
He rolled down his window and he started to say
He lowered his car window and began speaking.
It's all about makin' that GTA
Success in life is all about acquiring wealth through criminal activities.
'Cuz tha boyz in tha hood are always hard
The young men in the hood are always tough and intimidating.
Ya come talkin' that trash we'll pull ya cord
If someone attempts to start an altercation or talks too much, they will get hurt.
Knowin' nuthin' in life but tah be legit
They have no aspirations other than being respected and feared by others through legal or illegal means.
Don't quote me boy 'cuz I ain't said shit
Do not attribute anything to me because I have not spoken.
Dotomy's in tha place tah give me the pace
Dotomy is present to lend me support.
He said my man JD is on free-base
He commented that JD is on drugs.
Tha boy JD was a friend of mine
JD was my friend.
'Til I caught him in my car trying tah steal a alpine
However, I caught him red-handed trying to steal my Alpine stereo from my vehicle.
I chase him up tha street tah call a truce
I attempted to confront him and make peace with him by pursuing him up the street.
Tha silly cluckhead pulls out a deuce deuce
He responded foolishly by taking out a small-caliber gun.
Little did he know I had a loaded 12 gauge
He was not aware that I had a 12-gauge shotgun with me.
One sucka dead L.A. Times front page
I killed him, and it made headlines in the L.A. Times newspaper.
Bored as fuck and I wanna get ill
I have grown increasingly fed up and want to do something reckless.
So I went to a place where my homeboyz chill
I went to see my friends in the area where they usually hang out.
Niggaz out there makin' that dolla'
My acquaintances are busy making money.
I pulled up in my '64 Impala
I arrived in my 1964 Chevrolet Impala.
They greet me wit a 40 and I start drinkin'
They welcomed me with a 40-ounce bottle of malt liquor, and I began to drink it.
And from tha 8-ball my breath start stinkin'
Then I consumed cocaine, and my breath began to smell.
Enough tah get my girl tah rock that body
It was sufficient to convince my girlfriend to dance seductively.
Before I left I hit tha Bacardi
Before departing, I had a drink of Bacardi rum.
She said something that I couldn't believe
She said something that was unbelievable to me.
So I grabbed tha stupid bitch by her nappy-ass weave
In response, I violently took hold of her hair with prideful disdain.
She started talkin' shit what did ya know
She began to disrespect me and kept speaking.
Reached back like a pimp slapped tha hoe
As a result, I reacted to her by swatting her as a pimp would.
Her father jumped up and he started tah shout
Her father became furious and raised his voice.
So I bombed on pops knocked his old ass out
Then I launched a physical attack on her father and knocked him out due to his words.
Now I'm rollin' hard now under control
I have now become fearless and in total control of the situation.
Them wrapped tha '64 around a telephone pole
The group damaged my 1964 Chevrolet Impala by crashing into a telephone pole.
I looked at my car and I said,"Oh brother!"
When I saw the extent of the damage to my car, I was outraged and dismayed.
Thrown in the gutter and go buy another
I disposed of it and simply bought another vehicle in its place.
Now Kat is drivin' Kilo on tha side
Now Kat is driving Kilo on the passenger side.
As they busted a U they got pulled over
As they made an illegal U-turn, they were stopped by law enforcement.
A undercovered cop in a dark green Nova
A law enforcement official in an unmarked dark green Chevrolet Nova apprehended them.
Now Kat got beat for resisting arrest
Kat was physically assaulted for resisting arrest.
He socked tha pig in tha head for rippin' his Guess
Kat punched the police officer for tearing his Guess brand clothing during the fight.
Now he is caught for doing tha crime
He was ultimately apprehended for his criminal activity.
For defense on tha boy he'll do some time
For defending myself against him, I await sentencing in jail.
My niggaz caused a riot in tha county jail
My friends started a riot inside the county jail.
Kilo G on trial straight caught a fought
Kilo G is on trial and fighting to remain free.
Instruct him out tha court said the judge
The judge ordered Kilo G to leave the courtroom.
On a six year sentence my man didn't budge
Despite a six-year sentence, Kilo G refused to budge or accept his fate.
Bailiff came over tah turn him in
The bailiff approached Kilo G to arrest him.
Kilo G looked up and gave a grin
Kilo G looked up and smiled confidently.
He yelled out fire then came Susie
He cried out "Fire!" to distract everyone, then Susie arrived.
Tha bitch came in wit a submachine uzi
Susie brought in a submachine gun with her.
Police shot tha girl but didn't hurt her
Although the police shot Susie, their shots were ineffective at stopping her.
Both up state for attempted murder
Both Kilo G and Susie were ultimately charged with attempted murder.
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1995: R.I.P. Eazy E
1996: R.I.P. Tupac
1997: R.I.P. The Notorious B.I.G.
1999: R.I.P. Big L
2000: R.I.P. Big Punisher
2002: R.I.P. Jam Master Jay
2004: R.I.P. Mac Dre
2004: R.I.P Ol' dirty bastard
2006: R.I.P. Proof
2007: R.I.P Pimp C
2011: R.I.P. Nate Dogg
2017: R.I.P. Prodigy
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My favourit: Nate
Nobody of these legends get forgotten.
Damn that hurts :(
@shanky1751
Came here to refresh my ears after the Megan thee stallion remix
@hy-fp5jk
Fr😂
@Kiwi-zs5lb
It’s a disrepect to easy-e and the rest of NWA
@notannoying723
same
@mathcrafter6108
Same she tried to remix a legends song it just don’t work
@ig-daddy.perc3056
@@SteVe-nu1vi yes
@eazymuthaphukkine3668
27 years ago today the Godfather of Gangsta Rap died.
R.I.P Eazy-E 🕊️(1964-1995) You will never be forgotten
@thatrollinstoner7437
Eric Lynn Wright. Still on the top of my playlists. Fucking legend.
@HCY912
@@thatrollinstoner7437 yes sir same here
@davidtyndall3786
1964. Major gear spins. That was it. In that’s life Of Great Man