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.
No More
Eazy-E Lyrics
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Believe that
[Female: How are you doing ?]
Allright
[Female: So, Eazy, tell me, how was your life as a youngster ?]
Verse One: Eazy-E
Ran with a gang, slanged in the meanwhile
Bankin, I specialized in gankin
whites, Mexicans, brothers and others
Daily, it's all about comin up
Makin sure no punks are runnin up
[Eazy E: Because I'm a gangster havin fun]
Strapped with a gat when I'm walkin through Compton
Terrible, I never listened to my mother
It went in one ear, and out the other
Ran my gang, sold undercover
Call a girl out a name, yo I ain't no lover
I'm a pimp, mack daddy, lookin for the dollar
At thirteen I bought a six-fo' Impala
Rollin, and runnin from the police
Brother don't you know you can't trust a thief
or thug, convict, hoodlum or criminal
Leave your car open, gank for your stereo
Hard and raw, no regard for the law
[Female: Eazy E, were you ever caught slipping?]
Hell no! Just trippin off 8-ball
And girls ain't nothin but female dogs to me
Bitches! I'm sorry for that verse
It's in my nature, I gotta curse
out anybody gettin on my nerves
You get beat, ganked, broke and served
So... you know who I am
and if you don't like it, I really don't give a damn
[Female: Hmm, I see, so you're rather violent?]
Sometimes
[Female: Ok, what would be the situation when you so-called "gank" somebody?]
Verse Two: Eazy-E
Wait... for some people to leave
I got another trick up my sleeve
Step with pep to the back of the house
Look then... all the lights are out
Grabbed the door and it's locked, so
easily made my way to the window
Lift it up slow, cause it takes timing
Looked around, and then I climbed in
Once inside, I start takin
Cause you know it's no time for shakin
Get what you gonna get, front and center
or get five years for breakin and enter
Move quickly, but no runnin
Shht, I think somebody's comin
Hear the front door key, and I flee
out the back door with a fist full of jewelry
Over the wall... don't fall
Wipe my sweat cause that was a close call
Gettin ganked by the E is a lesson
So... is there any more questions?
[Female: Yes, as a matter of fact, there is...
Have you ever been involved in, like, a armed robbery or a hold-up?]
You mean a 211?
[Female: Yeah]
Verse Three: Eazy-E
There's a store, but don't point
Walk inside, case the joint
One man behind the counter, another in the back
Go out to the car and load the gat
Grabbed the ski mask, here's the task
Go in broke, come out with cash
[Female: Were you slick?]
Yeah, you gotta be cunnin
Told Ice Cube to leave the car runnin
Walked in, said: "This is a robbery"
Didn't need the money, it's just a hobby
Fill the bag, homeboy, don't lag
I want money, beer, and a pack of zig-zags
The man in the back had a camera
so he came out to test his stamina
against Eazy E, but he took one
Fell to the floor, so I ran
back to the bucket, then I said: "Punch it"
Took the gun, and then dumped it
I'm not like Robin Hood, cause I want more
Steal from the rich, hang with the poor
My pockets are fat, you see, it don't matter to me
I feel like nobody is badder than me
[Female: Is all that true ?]
I don't lie
You see... I'm not mister nice guy
[Female: Oh, so you're not exactly a role model?]
Not exactly
[Female: And for your listeners, what does Eazy think of himself?]
Outro: Eazy-E
Bad and bold, you can't get with this
Those that tried, you're on my hit list
Can't be caught, sought or fought
thought, and damn so what?
Down and dirty from the C-P-T
N-W-A and Eazy-E
One more, before we end this session
[Female: What's your real name?]
No more questions!
The song "No More ?'s" by Eazy-E details his life as a youngster involved in gang and criminal activities. In the first verse, he talks about being a part of a gang and being involved in crimes like theft and violence against different races. He also speaks about his persona as a gangster who is always strapped with a gun and who does not care for the police. Eazy-E also talks about his view of women and how he sees them as no more than dogs. He mentions being a pimp and a mack daddy, only after money and not caring for love or relationships. In the second verse, Eazy-E explains a robbery he did in detail, where he and his crew rob a store and get away with the cash, leaving no trace behind. He talks about his love for money and how he is not like Robin Hood as he steals from the rich and hangs with the poor while being bad and bold.
Eazy-E saw himself as bad and bold, not a role model, who does not care about what others think of him. He believed in getting the most out of life, no matter what, and being the one in control. "No More ?'s" provides insight into the criminal world and how people who live that lifestyle think and act.
Line by Line Meaning
Ruthless, my style as a juvenile
My behavior as a young person was aggressive and merciless.
Ran with a gang, slanged in the meanwhile
I was part of a criminal group and sold drugs to make money in the meantime.
Bankin, I specialized in gankin whites, Mexicans, brothers and others
I made a living specifically by robbing people of all races and backgrounds.
Makin sure no punks are runnin up
I made sure that I wouldn't be disrespected or challenged by anyone.
Because I'm a gangster havin fun
I enjoy being a criminal and taking part in dangerous activities.
Strapped with a gat when I'm walkin through Compton
I carry a gun with me for protection when I'm in my neighborhood.
Terrible, I never listened to my mother
I had no respect for authority and often disregarded my mother's advice.
It went in one ear, and out the other
I didn't retain or follow any of my mother's words.
Call a girl out a name, yo I ain't no lover
I disrespect women and use derogatory names to refer to them, but I'm not looking for romantic relationships.
I'm a pimp, mack daddy, lookin for the dollar
I make money by exploiting women and living a flashy lifestyle.
Rollin, and runnin from the police
I frequently evade the police and engage in high-speed chases while driving.
Brother don't you know you can't trust a thief or thug, convict, hoodlum or criminal
I know from experience that criminals cannot trust each other and can easily turn on one another.
Leave your car open, gank for your stereo
I advise people not to leave their car doors unlocked or their possessions unattended because I may steal them.
Hard and raw, no regard for the law
I have no respect or consideration for the law and break it frequently.
Hell no! Just trippin off 8-ball
I have not been caught off-guard or vulnerable, but I often use drugs like cocaine.
And girls ain't nothin but female dogs to me
I have a low opinion of women and view them as subhuman or worthless creatures.
Bitches! I'm sorry for that verse
I acknowledge that my language towards women is derogatory and apologize, but I also can't change my nature.
It's in my nature, I gotta curse
Using offensive language is a part of who I am and I can't help it.
out anybody gettin on my nerves
I will react aggressively towards anyone who annoys or bothers me.
You get beat, ganked, broke and served
If someone challenges me or disrespects me, they will suffer the consequences of being robbed, beaten, or taken advantage of.
Wait... for some people to leave
Before robbing a house, I wait for any witnesses or potential victims to leave.
I got another trick up my sleeve
I have another technique I can use to rob the house.
Step with pep to the back of the house
I move quickly and confidently towards the rear of the house.
Lift it up slow, cause it takes timing
I open the window carefully and precisely to avoid making noise or drawing attention to myself.
Once inside, I start takin
As soon as I'm in the house, I start stealing whatever valuable items I can find.
Get what you gonna get, front and center
I take the most valuable items and put them in the center of the room to make them easier to carry out.
or get five years for breakin and enter
I know that if I'm caught in the act of burglary, I could face a long prison sentence.
Move quickly, but no runnin
I move with speed and efficiency, but without making noise or drawing attention.
Shht, I think somebody's comin
I am always on alert for signs of danger or potential witnesses.
Over the wall... don't fall
I use stealth and agility to climb over the wall and escape without getting caught.
Wipe my sweat cause that was a close call
I feel relieved and nervous after narrowly escaping from a robbery without getting caught.
So... is there any more questions?
I am done discussing my life of crime and do not want to answer any more questions about it.
There's a store, but don't point
I scope out a store to rob, but I avoid drawing attention to myself by pointing or behaving suspiciously.
Didn't need the money, it's just a hobby
I rob stores and commit crimes not out of necessity, but because I enjoy the thrill of it.
Fill the bag, homeboy, don't lag
I efficiently gather up the valuable items into a bag and urge my partner to hurry up and not waste time.
I want money, beer, and a pack of zig-zags
I have specific desires for things to steal that satisfy my personal wants and needs.
so he came out to test his stamina against Eazy E, but he took one
The man behind the counter confronts me and tries to fight, but I quickly overpower him and shoot him.
I'm not like Robin Hood, cause I want more
I don't steal from the rich to give to the poor, I steal from anyone to further my own wealth and interests.
Steal from the rich, hang with the poor
I align with lower-income people but still prioritize wealth and material possessions through crime.
My pockets are fat, you see, it don't matter to me
I am successful in my life of crime and have a lot of money, so it doesn't matter if I get caught or punished.
Bad and bold, you can't get with this
I am tough and fearless and cannot be easily intimidated or defeated.
Those that tried, you're on my hit list
Anyone who challenges me or tries to harm me is now a target for my revenge.
Can't be caught, sought or fought
I am confident that I cannot be caught, pursued, or defeated by anyone who tries.
Down and dirty from the C-P-T, N-W-A and Eazy-E
I am from Compton and associated with the rap group NWA, representing my life of crime through my music and image.
One more, before we end this session
This is the last question before I stop talking about my criminal past.
No more questions!
I refuse to answer any more questions or discuss my life of crime any further.
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