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.
Muthaphukkin Real
Eazy-E Lyrics
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[M.C. Ren]
Well it be the real niggaz back
with that hard street shit
bitch niggaz be pissin a fit
but I say fuck 'em when I buck 'em
its that nigga with the cool and mellow shit
for your ass takin' niggaz back through the past
can't even take a piss
if I did niggaz would cut they wrist
in a muthaphukkin candy 4
beat that ass with the switch
then blast on the bitch
who was all in my shit
its that nigga Ren back for the 9-5
they say real niggaz was dead
but this nigga be alive
so I'm puttin' it down wit that nigga E uh-huh
for all of my niggaz in the see-P-T
so here we go again with part 3 of the script
makin bitch made niggaz bite they lip, when we dip
so tell me how the phuck do it feel
tah get hit wit Tha Muthaphukkin Real
[Chorus]
Tha Muthaphukkin Real
Shouts going out to the hardcore hip-hop
Tha Muthaphukkin Real
buckin' these niggaz till they drop
[Eazy-E]
Now everythings good in my hood
and its on and pop and Eazy-Muthaphukkin-E
From East Side South Compton
str8 givin' up the real
on how a nigga feel talk that shit
muthaphukkaz caps get peeled
layin' low in the cut
gettin how than a muthaphuka niggaz knows what's up
I'm that gangsta, gangsta is that what there still yellin'
nigga G to a T saggin' and bailin'
live by the gun you know what I'm sayin' Ren
"Yea"
so I guess I'll die by that muthaphukka then
so when I die niggaz bury me
make sure my shit reads Eazy-Muthaphukkin-E
and it's a fact to be exact my tombstone should read:
He Put Compton On That Map
and that's how a nigga feel
when I'm givin' up Tha Muthaphukkin Real
[Chorus]
Tha Muthaphukkin Real
Shouts going out to the hardcore hip-hop
Tha Muthaphukkin Real
buckin' these niggaz till they drop
Tha Muthaphukkin Real
[M.C. Ren]
Niggaz be pissin' on they self
when the real niggaz drop
while they rollin' in they shit
hittin' corners on the block
niggaz fresh out the Pen with 2 strikes
be bumpin' this real shit every phukkin night
it's alright niggaz
it's 2 hard muthphukkaz on tha streetz
it's the nigga M.C. Ren and the Nigga Eazy
[Eazy-E]
Does it ya wish the fuck that you could do it
got a Nine Millameter don't make me have to shoot it
who gives a fuck about the police
cause I'm the main muthphukka that break the peace
now let me know how the phuck do you feel
gettin' hit wit Tha Muthaphukkin Real
[Chorus]
Tha Muthaphukkin Real
Shouts going out to the hardcore hip-hop
Tha Muthaphukkin Real
buckin' these niggaz till they drop (x2)
[Eazy-E]
Yeah Keepin' it real for the 9-5
for all you niggaz out there
that's true to the muthaphukkin game
N.W.A.'s back in this bitch
and busta ass niggaz don't even understand it
yo yella kick that shit
The song "Muthaphukkin Real" by Eazy-E featuring M.C. Ren is an unapologetic portrayal of the gangster lifestyle, with lyrics that glorify violence, drug use, and disrespect towards authority. The song speaks of "real niggaz" who are tough and unafraid to speak their truth, no matter the consequences. M.C. Ren takes the listener through the past, present, and future, while Eazy-E raps about his experiences in the hood and his satisfaction with the life he leads. Both rappers comment on how their music is intended for "hardcore hip-hop" fans who appreciate realness in music. The song is musically dominated by a pounding drum loop and a menacing, repetitive piano riff.
The lyrics of "Muthaphukkin Real" were heavily criticized, with many accusing the song of promoting violence and disrespect towards women. However, the song also has a cult following, especially amongst fans of gangster rap. It is a quintessential example of the style of music popularized by N.W.A., the rap group that Eazy-E was a founding member of. N.W.A.'s music was often controversial for its explicit content, but it also had a significant impact on the development of hip-hop in the 1990s.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it be the real n****z back with that hard street s***
The true gangsters have returned and are bringing the rough and tough reality of the streets to the forefront.
b**** n****z be pissin a fit but I say f*** 'em when I buck 'em
Some guys are feeling a little intimidated by the realness of our lyrics, but we don't care, we'll keep doing our thing no matter what anyone else thinks.
its that n**** with the cool and mellow s*** for your ass takin' n****z back through the past
I'm the dude with the smooth vibes but I'm bringing you back to the old-school era of gangster rap.
all up on my nutz s*** be swingin' like a fist can't even take a piss if I did n****z would cut they wrist
I've got haters on my case and if I even let my guard down for a minute, they'll take advantage of it and try to bring me down.
in a muthaphukkin candy 4 beat that a** with the switch then blast on the b**** who was all in my s***
If anyone tries to mess with me, they better be ready for a beatdown, because that's just how I roll.
they say real n****z was dead but this n**** be alive so I'm puttin' it down wit that n**** E uh-huh
Some people might think that true gangsters are a thing of the past, but we're still here and we're teaming up to prove it.
I'm that gangsta, gangsta is that what there still yellin'
I'm still the tough guy that everyone knows and loves, even though some people might think I'm past my prime.
live by the gun you know what I'm sayin' Ren 'Yea' so I guess I'll die by that muthaphukka then
I'm a straight-up gangster and I'm not afraid to admit it, even if it means I might not make it out alive one day.
n****z be pissin' on they self when the real n****z drop while they rollin' in they s*** hittin' corners on the block
Some guys might act tough, but they'll never be able to match the true intensity and grit of our music.
it's the n**** M.C. Ren and the N**** Eazy
We're two of the realest dudes in the game and we're teaming up to create something truly badass.
who gives a f*** about the police cause I'm the main muthphukka that break the peace
I don't give a damn about the cops because I'm the one who's causing all the trouble out on the streets.
Yeah Keepin' it real for the 9-5 for all you n****z out there that's true to the muthaphukkin game N.W.A.'s back in this b****
We're keeping it real for all you guys who are loyal to hip hop and aren't afraid to embrace the raw, unfiltered reality of the streets.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARRABY, ANTOINE / PATTERSON, LORENZO JERALD / WRIGHT, ERIC
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