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.
Creep-N-Crawl
Eazy-E Lyrics
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It's the downest nigga I know
Eazy muthafuckin me
Bout to kick your ass in ninety-three
I creep and I crawl and I creep and I crawl
And I creep and I crawl creep creep
I said I creep and I crawl and I creep and I crawl
I got my niggas from gravestreet watts
I got my niggas from the cpt
I got my niggas all across the motherfuckin land
That's down with the e-a-z-why e
Now, early in the mornin I awake
Thinkin about these dead fool's life that I had to take
Frontin on a true name I peep game at point blank range
Fuck 'em
(muthafuckin right ya'll)
Back to the set as I jet
Not givin a fuck about the nigga that I went
That's what he gotta shout for actin like a trick
Now he's 6 feet and I'm deep in his bitch
Creepin creepin creepin on the marks that be sleepin
Catch you slippin slap the clip in buck 'em every weekend
A scandalous lil' nigga with the heart to feel remorse
Dick the niggas corps leave it on his momma's porch
Don't give a fuck about shit that's why I mellow
Or maybe it's the fact that I'm kin to the devil
A psychopathic nigga that's always quick to fill a
Nigga for a cause I'm a muthafuckin killer
Thriller from manilla though I'm shown as the average
Try to test your luck and get bucked by a muthafuckin savage
I got my niggas from gravestreet watts
I got my niggas from the cpt
I got my niggas all across the muthafuckin land
That's down with the e-a-z-why e
Now, later on that night as I'm rollin
Lookin for a nigga I can gat and pack a hole in
Stoppin at a light on the latenight
Fire up a phillie blunt to get my head right
See some niggas slippin at a burger stand
And in my mind all I'm thinkin is a murder plan
Creepin through the drive through kinda slow
I got my hot beams on the back of the .4
Yo , smokin on chronic with the rag down
Not knowin I'm about to lay their ass down
Reach for them fools make my move
Leaned out my jeep and I creep kinda smooth
With the gat to the nigga's dome now he's sleeps
One shot to the top body flopped on the seat
Peep , I dumped on the lil' skinny passenger
A bitch is screamin in a rage so I blasted her
Smashed and I got about 5 blocks
Before I got stopped by punk ass cops
(Shit, fuck 'em)
Fuck you
The lyrics of "Creep-N-Crawl" by Eazy-E can be interpreted as a portrayal of the violent and reckless lifestyle of a gangster in Compton. The song starts with Eazy-E introducing himself as the "downest nigga" he knows and declaring his intention to "kick your ass in ninety-three." As the song progresses, he talks about how he and his crew are from different parts of Compton and other parts of the country, but are all united under his leadership. He describes how he wakes up every morning thinking about the people he has killed and how he feels no remorse for his actions. He talks about how he creeps and crawls through the city, stalking and killing his enemies, and how he is always ready to defend his turf against anyone who dares to cross him.
Throughout the song, Eazy-E uses violent and profane language to convey his message of intimidation and fearlessness. He describes himself as a "psychopathic nigga" who is "kin to the devil" and a "muthafuckin killer." His lyrics are a reflection of the harsh reality of life in Compton during the early 1990s, when gang violence was rampant and police brutality was a daily occurrence.
Overall, "Creep-N-Crawl" is a dark and gripping portrait of a gangster's life in Compton, and it paints a vivid picture of the violence and danger that permeated the streets of this city during this era.
Line by Line Meaning
Straight off tha streets of muthafuckin compton
I come directly from the streets of Compton, a place known for its danger and criminal activity.
It's the downest nigga I know
I am known for being one of the most ruthless and aggressive people around.
Eazy muthafuckin me
I am Eazy-E, and I am untouchable in the streets.
Bout to kick your ass in ninety-three
I am so confident in my abilities that I am already planning to win in 1993.
I creep and I crawl and I creep and I crawl
And I creep and I crawl creep creep
I said I creep and I crawl and I creep and I crawl
And I creep and I crawl creep creep
I am always on the move, sneaking up on my enemies and taking them down without being noticed.
I got my niggas from gravestreet watts
I got my niggas from the cpt
I got my niggas all across the motherfuckin land
That's down with the e-a-z-why e
I have connections with other dangerous people all over the country who are loyal to me and will do whatever I say.
Now, early in the mornin I awake
Thinkin about these dead fool's life that I had to take
Frontin on a true name I peep game at point blank range
Fuck 'em
(muthafuckin right ya'll)
Back to the set as I jet
Not givin a fuck about the nigga that I went
That's what he gotta shout for actin like a trick
Now he's 6 feet and I'm deep in his bitch
I am up very early in the morning, thinking about the lives of people I have killed because they disrespected me. I killed them without hesitation, and I am not afraid to do it again. The person who I just killed was a punk who acted like a fool, and now he's dead and I'm hooking up with his girl.
Creepin creepin creepin on the marks that be sleepin
Catch you slippin slap the clip in buck 'em every weekend
A scandalous lil' nigga with the heart to feel remorse
Dick the niggas corps leave it on his momma's porch
I am always on the lookout for easy targets who are vulnerable and unsuspecting. When I find them, I shoot them without feeling any remorse. I then leave their dead body on their mother's front porch as a message to others.
Don't give a fuck about shit that's why I mellow
Or maybe it's the fact that I'm kin to the devil
A psychopathic nigga that's always quick to fill a
Nigga for a cause I'm a muthafuckin killer
I don't care about anything or anyone, and that's why I am so relaxed. Alternatively, it could be that I am actually evil and related to the devil. I am always ready and eager to kill people for any reason, and I enjoy doing it.
Thriller from manilla though I'm shown as the average
Try to test your luck and get bucked by a muthafuckin savage
People underestimate me because I look ordinary, but in reality, I am an extremely dangerous person. If you mess with me, you will get shot by a merciless killer.
Now, later on that night as I'm rollin
Lookin for a nigga I can gat and pack a hole in
Stoppin at a light on the latenight
Fire up a phillie blunt to get my head right
Later that same night, I am out looking for another person to shoot. I stop at a red light and smoke a blunt to get myself more relaxed and focused.
See some niggas slippin at a burger stand
And in my mind all I'm thinkin is a murder plan
Creepin through the drive through kinda slow
I got my hot beams on the back of the .4
I spot some guys hanging out at a burger stand, and I come up with a plan to kill them. I carefully make my way through the drive-thru in my car with my gun ready to shoot.
Yo , smokin on chronic with the rag down
Not knowin I'm about to lay their ass down
Reach for them fools make my move
Leaned out my jeep and I creep kinda smooth
I am smoking weed and hiding my face with a rag, so they don't recognize me. I surprise them by quickly shooting at them, then drive my car closer to finish the job.
With the gat to the nigga's dome now he sleeps
One shot to the top body flopped on the seat
Peep , I dumped on the lil' skinny passenger
A bitch is screamin in a rage so I blasted her
I shoot one of the guys in the head, and he dies instantly. The other guy is screaming, so I shoot him too. A woman starts screaming, so I shoot her as well.
Smashed and I got about 5 blocks
Before I got stopped by punk ass cops
(Shit, fuck 'em)
Fuck you
I quickly flee the scene of the crime, but the cops eventually catch up to me. I curse at them and express my defiance.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTOINE CARRABY, ERIC WRIGHT
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