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.
Straight Outta Compton
Eazy-E Lyrics
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Tough guy-ruin the scene, tough guy-kind of the pit
you bang and mosh so violent to hurt some people on purpose
tough guy-fucking fag, tough guy-brainless shit
wearing steelboots and trying to get in the spotlights
Tough guy you're so cool, tough guy you're the fool
you think there's "macho" on your face, but there's "retard" written all
tough guy-stupidity, tough guy-imbecile
you just know nothing of the scene and only go to your faves
Trashing all kinds of stuff 'coz they are so tough
using right-winged statements to be cool and shock
you know, the mongloids who fuck up for us all
people think all metals are such bastards without some respect
The lyrics to Eazy-E's song "Straight Outta Compton" address the issue of individuals who try to project a tough and macho persona, particularly within the metal scene, but ultimately come across as posers. Eazy-E criticizes these individuals for causing harm and violence in the pits, intentionally hurting others, and seeking attention by wearing steel boots and trying to be in the spotlights.
The lyrics highlight the irony of these "tough guys" who believe they are cool but are actually foolish. Eazy-E suggests that instead of exuding a sense of macho masculinity, these individuals come across as mentally challenged or intellectually lacking. He emphasizes that they lack understanding and knowledge of the music scene, just following their favorites without exploring the rich diversity of the genre.
Moreover, Eazy-E points out the destructive behavior of these "tough guys" who trash everything in sight. He mentions their tendency to use right-winged statements in an attempt to appear cool and create shock value. He criticizes these individuals, referring to them as "mongloids," implying that they are ignorant and contribute to a negative perception of metal enthusiasts in general.
Line by Line Meaning
Ever seen those guys who think they are so metal, acting like posers?
Have you ever come across individuals who believe they embody the essence of metal, but in reality, they are simply pretending?
Tough guy-ruin the scene, tough guy-kind of the pit
These individuals, who project a tough-guy persona, actually disrupt the metal scene and contribute to an unpleasant atmosphere at shows.
you bang and mosh so violent to hurt some people on purpose
Their violent and aggressive behavior during moshing is intended to cause harm to others deliberately.
tough guy-fucking fag, tough guy-brainless shit
These so-called tough guys resort to derogatory language, using homophobic slurs and demonstrating their lack of intelligence.
wearing steelboots and trying to get in the spotlights
They proudly wear steel-toed boots as a symbol of their toughness and attempt to gain attention and recognition.
Tough guy you're so cool, tough guy you're the fool
Despite their belief that they are cool, in reality, these tough guys are only making fools of themselves.
you think there's 'macho' on your face, but there's 'retard' written all over you
They mistakenly believe they exude masculinity, but in truth, their actions and behavior indicate a lack of intelligence and foolishness.
tough guy-stupidity, tough guy-imbecile
The stupidity and imbecility of these tough guys are evident to those who truly understand the metal scene.
you just know nothing of the scene and only go to your faves
These individuals lack knowledge and understanding of the metal scene and only attend shows featuring their favorite bands.
Trashing all kinds of stuff 'coz they are so tough
They engage in destructive behavior to prove their toughness, causing damage to various objects and surroundings.
using right-winged statements to be cool and shock
In an attempt to be perceived as cool and edgy, they make use of right-winged ideologies and statements to shock others.
you know, the mongloids who fuck up for us all
They are the individuals referred to as mongloids who negatively impact and ruin experiences for everyone else within the metal community.
people think all metals are such bastards without some respect
Due to the actions of these individuals, generalizations are made, leading people to view all metal enthusiasts as disrespectful individuals.
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