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.
Easy er Said Than Dunn
Eazy-E Lyrics
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Why don't you tell 'em what ya name is
My name is eazy yeah this is true
Keepin' your attention is what I'm gonna do
Hardcore yo I could never be soft
Askin' me my defin' they say the boy goes off
Fillin' up my memo with the touch of my rhyme
Quiet on the set because I'm about to begin
And if you didn't hear me boy I'll tell you again
My name is eazy or just call me e
But it doesn't really matter to me
'Cause I'm the same person
Whether serious or rehearsin'
I just gotta keep cursin'
This is for the radio so I better chill
They won't play it if I could get ill
But I'm like that and that's an actually fact
Because the street is where my heart is at
Yo I don't do dope but I'm dope not a dope
But I'm doper than anybody who trys to cope
If the rhyme I'm dispayin'
And the beat that's playin'
Yo you could try all day
And you still won't match up with the ruthless p.o.w.
'Cause eazy's doin it compton style
That's the city and you say you could get some
Yo it's eazy-er said than dunn.
Wooooooo!
Wooooooo!
Now it's easy for me to get my point across
So listen up close if ya don't ya might get lost
I'm not a role model or a Dr. Seuss yo I'm a gangsta
And I'm about to get stupid
I guess its time for the trama
With the E-a-z-why-e comma now that's drama
So pay attention by the way I must mention
I'm comin' off hard in the third demention
With the glare
But you don't need no glasses to stare
It'll probably take you in and it's just like your there
With the e on the gangsta tip
So if you think I'm a flip or slip don't even trip
'Cause I'm a destroyer
My homie Dre is a doctor not a lawyer
Dope MC employer on ruthless and that's my label
To get the money, the women, and co bust the fat cable's
Boy, master rhymers of toys
I mean straight while ya suckin' with the girls enjoy
You must be sick or ya lonely
How ya gonna diss me if ya don't even know me
Get the gat show 'em where it's at
And that's just the sound
And next time I'm peelin ya cap
To let ya know where I'm comin' from
Eazy said it and it shall be dunn
Wooooooo!
Wooooooo!
Radio jams are the part of the cycle
Eazy-er said than dunn yeah that's the title
Rubbin' the lady's only the fly ones ya know
(M.C. ren: but would if she's lucky)
Eazy come eazy go
Don't ask to battle me home boy what's that
You want to battle me boy ya better be strapped
'Cause where I'm from it ain't all about that playin'
Now that's what I'm sayin'
Sevy thought that I was born in '73
Now everybody want's to know the a-g-e
Girls on the tip fellaz too it seemed
Had everybody thinkin' I was only fifteen
The fellaz would annoy me
The ladyz would adore me
And what was I to do
I wishin' nothin' lady's do
'Cause the ladyz I luv 'em
Nice and then soft
I hate male groupies so just step the hell off
I'm the real eazy cause others be fakin'
Tryin' to game fame off the name I'm makin'
Sayin' on your records you could get some
Yo home boy its eazy-er said than dunn.
Wooooooo!
Wooooooo!
In the song "Eazy-er Said Than Dunn" by Eazy-E, the rapper introduces himself, confidently stating that he is hardcore and cannot be underestimated. He proclaims that he is the same person whether serious or rehearsing, and lists his commitment to cursing and spitting rhymes. Eazy-E also states that he is not a role model or a Dr. Seuss character, but rather a gangsta who is about to get stupid. He brags about his skills as a rapper and warns others not to try to battle him unless they are prepared to handle the consequences.
Overall, the song is a self-presentation of Eazy-E's hardcore and unapologetic style, meant to demonstrate his rapping skills and musical prowess. With its catchy beat and provocative lyrics, "Eazy-er Said Than Dunn" became one of Eazy-E's most popular tracks, cementing his reputation as one of the leading voices of gangsta rap.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo man I don't think they heard you
I think you need to introduce yourself again
Why don't you tell 'em what ya name is
It's time to let them know what your name is
My name is eazy yeah this is true
My name is Eazy, that's a fact
Keepin' your attention is what I'm gonna do
I'm going to keep your attention
Hardcore yo I could never be soft
I'm hardcore, I could never go soft
Askin' me my defin' they say the boy goes off
If you ask me, my definition is that I'm too much
Fillin' up my memo with the touch of my rhyme
I'm writing rhymes that are filling up my notepad
Suckaz stayin' with me cause they know the time
People are sticking with me because they know I'm the real deal
Quiet on the set because I'm about to begin
Everyone be quiet, I'm about to start
And if you didn't hear me boy I'll tell you again
Let me repeat myself in case you didn't hear me
My name is eazy or just call me e
You can call me Eazy or just E, either works for me
But it doesn't really matter to me
To be honest, it doesn't make a difference which name you use
'Cause I'm the same person
I am who I am, no matter what name you call me
Whether serious or rehearsin'
Whether I'm being serious or rehearsing
I just gotta keep cursin'
I need to keep using curse words in my rhymes
This is for the radio so I better chill
I need to tone it down for radio play
They won't play it if I could get ill
The radio won't play it if I start getting too wild
But I'm like that and that's an actually fact
That's just who I am, and that's a fact
Because the street is where my heart is at
I'm all about the streets, that's where my passion lies
Yo I don't do dope but I'm dope not a dope
I don't do drugs, but I'm still dope (i.e. awesome), not stupid
But I'm doper than anybody who trys to cope
I'm better than anyone who tries to handle things
If the rhyme I'm dispayin'
If you listen to the rhymes I'm displaying
And the beat that's playin'
And the beat that's currently playing
Yo you could try all day
You could try all day
And you still won't match up with the ruthless p.o.w.
You still wouldn't be able to compete with me and my rap crew, Ruthless P.O.W.
'Cause eazy's doin it compton style
I'm doing it the Compton way, with my own style
That's the city and you say you could get some
That's where I'm from, and you say you can handle it too
Yo it's eazy-er said than dunn.
But it's just easier said than done.
Wooooooo!
Cheers
Now it's easy for me to get my point across
It's easy for me to make my point now
So listen up close if ya don't ya might get lost
Listen carefully, or else you might not understand me
I'm not a role model or a Dr. Seuss yo I'm a gangsta
I'm not anyone's role model or Dr. Seuss, I'm a gangsta
And I'm about to get stupid
And I'm about to get wild
I guess its time for the trama
I suppose it's time for some drama
With the E-a-z-why-e comma now that's drama
With the Eazy-E name, with a comma in between, that's dramatic
So pay attention by the way I must mention
So you need to pay attention to what I'm saying, which reminds me
I'm comin' off hard in the third demention
I'm coming off really strong in this third dimension
With the glare
With my intense look
But you don't need no glasses to stare
But you don't need any special glasses to look at me
It'll probably take you in and it's just like your there
It'll make you feel like you're there with me
With the e on the gangsta tip
With my Eazy-E gangsta style
So if you think I'm a flip or slip don't even trip
So if you think I'm going to mess up, don't even bother worrying
'Cause I'm a destroyer
Because I'm here to destroy, in a good way
My homie Dre is a doctor not a lawyer
My friend Dre is a doctor, not a lawyer
Dope MC employer on ruthless and that's my label
I'm a dope MC and I'm signed to Ruthless Records, that's my label
To get the money, the women, and co bust the fat cable's
I'm here to get the money, women, and control, and I'm doing it by breaking through barriers
Boy, master rhymers of toys
I'm one of the best rappers in the game
I mean straight while ya suckin' with the girls enjoy
I mean I'm killing it while you're off enjoying your time with the ladies
You must be sick or ya lonely
You must be sick or lonely if you're trying to diss me
How ya gonna diss me if ya don't even know me
How can you diss me if you don't even know who I am?
Get the gat show 'em where it's at
Get the gun and show them what's up
And that's just the sound
And that's all it takes
And next time I'm peelin ya cap
And next time, I'm going to get even with you
To let ya know where I'm comin' from
To show you where I'm from
Eazy said it and it shall be dunn
I, Eazy, said it and it's going to be done
Radio jams are the part of the cycle
Radio songs are part of the game
Eazy-er said than dunn yeah that's the title
It's just easier said than done, that's the name of this song
Rubbin' the lady's only the fly ones ya know
I only mess around with the coolest ladies
(M.C. ren: but would if she's lucky)
(M.C. Ren interjected with a joke)
Eazy come eazy go
I'm here one second, gone the next
Don't ask to battle me home boy what's that
Don't even bother challenging me, what's the point?
You want to battle me boy ya better be strapped
If you're going to try to battle me, you better be prepared
'Cause where I'm from it ain't all about that playin'
Because in my neighborhood, we take things seriously
Now that's what I'm sayin'
That's what I'm trying to say
Sevy thought that I was born in '73
Someone thought I was born in 1973
Now everybody want's to know the a-g-e
Now everyone wants to know how old I am
Girls on the tip fellaz too it seemed
It seems like all the girls and even some guys were interested in me
Had everybody thinkin' I was only fifteen
Everyone thought I was only 15 years old
The fellaz would annoy me
The guys would bother me
The ladyz would adore me
The ladies would adore me
And what was I to do
And what was I supposed to do about it?
I wishin' nothin' lady's do
I just want the ladies to love me
'Cause the ladyz I luv 'em
Because I love the ladies
Nice and then soft
I like them sweet and gentle
I hate male groupies so just step the hell off
I don't like male fans who are overeager, so they need to back off
I'm the real eazy cause others be fakin'
I'm the real Eazy, while others try to imitate me
Tryin' to game fame off the name I'm makin'
They're trying to get famous by piggybacking off the name I'm making
Sayin' on your records you could get some
On your records, you're saying you could do what I do
Yo home boy its eazy-er said than dunn.
It's just easier said than done.
Wooooooo!
Cheers
Wooooooo!
Cheers
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDRE ROMELL YOUNG, EDDIE FLOYD, MACK RICE, RUFUS THOMAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Pride317
Lyrics
[Intro: Dr. Dre]
Yo' man, I don't think they heard you?
Won't you tell 'em what ya name is?
[Verse 1: Eazy-E]
My name is Eazy, yeah, this is true
Keeping your attention is what I'm gonna do
Hardcore, yo I could never be soft
Asking me my defing they say the boy goes off
Filling up my memo with a touch of my rhyme
Suckers staying with me cause they know the time
Quiet on the set because I'm about to begin
And if you didn't hear me boy I'll tell you again
My name is Eazy or just call me E
But It doesn't really matter to me
Cause I'm the same person
Whether serious or rehearsing
I just gotta keep cursing
This is for the radio so I better chill
They won't play it if I cold get ill
But I'm like that and that's an actual fact
Because the street is where my heart is at
Yo' I don't do dope but I'm dope not a dope
But I'm doper than anybody who tries to cope
If the rhyme I'm displaying
And the beat that's playing
Yo, you could try all-day
And you still won't match up with the Ruthless P.O.W
Cause Eazy's doing it Compton style
That's the city and you say you could get some
Yo', it's easier said than done
[Chorus: Eazy-E]
Woo, woo!
[Verse 2: Eazy-E & MC Ren]
Now it's easy for me to get my point across
So listen up close if ya don't ya might get lost
I'm not a role model or a Dr. Seuss yo I'm a gangsta
And I'm about to get stupid
I guess its time for the trauma
With the E-A-Z-Y-E comma now that's drama
So pay attention by the way I must mention
I'm coming off hard in the third dimension
With the glare
But you don't need no glasses to stare
It'll probably take you in and it's just like you're there
With the E on the gangsta tip
So if you think I'm a flip or slip don't even trip
Cause I'm a destroyer
My homie Dre is a doctor not a lawyer
Dope MC employer on Ruthless and that's my label
To get the money, the women, and cold bust the fat cables, boy
Master Rhyme's a toy
I mean straight, while you sucking with the girls enjoy
You must be sick, or you lonely
How you gonna diss me if you don't even know me? (Yo Ren!)
Whassup?
Get the gat show 'em where it's at
And that's just the sound
And next time I'm peeling your cap
To let you know where I'm coming from
Eazy said it and it shall be done
[Chorus: Eazy-E]
Woo, woo!
[Verse 3: Eazy-E & MC Ren]
Creating dope jams is a part of the cycle
"Eazy-er Said Than Dunn", yeah, that's the title
Loving the ladies, only the fly ones, ya know?
But what if she's ugly?
Eazy come Eazy go
Don't ask to battle me, homeboy, what's that?
You wanna battle me? Boy, ya better be strapped
Cause where I'm from it ain't all about that playing
Now, that's what I'm saying
Said before that I was born in '73
Now everybody wants to know the A-G-E
Girls on the tip, fellas too, it seemed
Had everybody thinking I was only 15
The fellas would ignore me
The ladies would adore me
And what was I to do?
I wish theyโd let the ladies through
Cause the ladies, I love 'em
Nice, tender and soft
I hate male groupies so just step the hell off
I'm the real Eazy, those others be faking
Trying to gain fame off the name I'm making
Saying on your records you could get some
Yo', homeboy, it's easier said than done
[Chorus: Eazy-E]
Woo, woo!
@KillahToni
Never seen this video before. So cool, remember playing San Andreas with this track bumping
@Matt_Guitars
I playing this track in with the grove families while drive by
@successfullysarah585
This video is why ik the song lol it was on YoMTVRaps
@bradyflickinger9545
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@unclegardener
Is it the only hip hop song not from Playback FM
@deathmaster4368
@@Matt_Guitars i still play gta sa
@jerrynavarro2404
RIP Eazy E gone but never forgotten!
@therealihr
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@dennisley4615
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