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.
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Eazy-E Lyrics
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Real muthaphuckkin G's
Real muthaphuckkin G's
Real muthaphuckkin G's
Real muthaphuckkin G's
Hey yo Doctor, here's another proper track
And it's phat, watch the sniper, time to pay the piper
See you's a wannabe 'loc, and you'll get smoked and I hope
That your fans understand when you talk about sprayin' me
The same records that you makin' is payin' me
Motherfuck Dre, motherfuck Snoop, motherfuck Death Row
Yo, and here comes my left blow
Cause I'm the E-A-Z-Y-E and this is the season
To let the real motherfuckin' G's in
You're like a kid you found a pup and now you're dapper
But tell me where the fuck you found an anorexic rapper
Talkin' bout who you gon' squabble with and who you shoot
You're only sixty pounds when you're wet and wearin' boots
(Damn E, they tried to fade you on Dre Day)
But Dre Day only meant Eazy's payday
All of a sudden Dr. Dre is the G Thang
But on his old album cover he was a she-thang
So nigga please, nigga please, don't step to deez
Motherfuckin' real G's
Stop him in his tracks, show him that I am Ruthless
Yo Dre, what's up
Boy you should have known by now
Stop him in his tracks, show him that I am Ruthless
Yo Dre, what's up
Boy you should have known by now
Everyday it's a new rapper, claimin' to be dapper than the Dresta
Softer than a bitch but portray the role of gangsta
Ain't broke a law in your life
Yet every time you rap you yap about the guns and knife
Just take a good look at the, nigga and you'll capture
The fact that the bastard, is simply just an actor
Who mastered the bang and the slang and the mental
Of niggas in Compton, Watts, and South Central
Never ever once have you ran with the turf
But yet in every verse claim you used to do the dirt
But tell me who's a witness, to your fuckin' work
So you never had no bid'ness, so save the drama, jerk
Niggas straight kill me, knowing that they pranksters
This is going out to you studio gangstas
See I did dirt, put in work, and many niggas can vouch that
So since I got stripes, I got the right to rap about that
But niggas like you, I gotta hate ya
Cause I'm just tired of suburbia niggas
Talking about they come from projects
Knowing you ain't seen the parts of the streets G
Think you started trying to bang around the time of the peace treaty
Wearing khakis and mob while you rhyme
Little fag, tried to sag, but you're flooding at the same time
And your set don't accept ya
Scared to kick it with your homies cause you know they don't respect ya
So nigga please, check nuts before ya step to these
Motherfuckin real G's
Well, it's the Knocc Out, definition original baby gangsta
Approach me like you hard, motherfucker I'mma bank ya
Shank ya, with my fuckin' shank, if I have to
Dr. Dre and Snoop Doggy Dogg are fuckin' actors
Pranksters, studio gangstas, busters
But this time you're dealin' with some real motherfuckers
G's, nigga please, don't try to step
Cause if you do, then a pealed cap is all that would be left
See young niggas like me will break you off something
Claiming my city but, Dre, you ain't from Compton
Niggas like y'all is what I call wannabes
And ain't shit compared to real motherfuckin G's
Stop him in his tracks, show him that I am Ruthless
Yo Dre, what's up
I never met a O.G. who never did shit wrong
You tried to diss the Eazy-E, so now nigga it's on
You and your Doggy Dogg, think that y'all hoggin' shit
Both of you bitches, can come and suck my Doggy dick
Beating up a bitch don't make you shit, but then again
Some niggas think it makes a man
Damn it's a trip how a nigga could switch so quick
From wearin' lipstick, to smoking on chronic at picnics
And now you think you're bigger
But to me you ain't nothing but a bitch-ass nigga
That ain't worth a food stamp
And at Death Row, I hear you're getting treated like boot camp
Gotta follow your sergeant's directions
Or get your ass popped with the Smith & Wesson
Learn a lesson from the Eaze
Stay in your place and don't step to real motherfuckin G's
Stop him in his tracks, show him that I am Ruthless
Yo Dre, what's up
Boy you should have known by now
Stop him in his tracks, show him that I am Ruthless
Yo Dre, what's up
Boy you should have known by now
Stop him in his tracks, show him that I am Ruthless
Yo Dre, what's up
Boy you should have known by now
Stop him in his tracks, show him that I am Ruthless
Yo Dre, what's up
Boy you should have known by now
Stop him in his tracks, show him that I am Ruthless
Yo Dre, what's up
Boy you should have known by now
Stop him in his tracks, show him that I am Ruthless
Yo Dre, what's up
Boy you should have known by now
Stop him in his tracks, show him that I am Ruthless
Yo Dre, what's up
Boy you should have known by now
Stop him in his tracks, show him that I am Ruthless
Yo Dre, what's up
Boy you should have known by now
Stop him in his tracks, show him that I am Ruthless
Yo Dre, what's up
Boy you should have known by now
Stop him in his tracks, show him that I am Ruthless
Yo Dre, what's up
Boy you should have known by now
Stop him in his tracks, show him that I am Ruthless
Yo Dre, what's up
Boy you should have known by now: Eazy Duz It
The lyrics to Eazy-E's "Real Muthaphuckkin' G's" are a scathing criticism of the "studio gangster" phenomenon in hip-hop during the 1990s. The song's three verses all lambaste rappers who claim to be gangsters but lack street credibility, particularly Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, who had unfairly targeted Eazy-E and his record label, Ruthless Records. Eazy-E, however, counters these accusations by claiming that he is the "real motherfuckin G" and has earned his stripes through his involvement in the Compton gang scene, unlike many of his contemporaries who he deems as merely pretending to be tough.
The song is also a declaration of war on N.W.A.'s former members, particularly Dr. Dre, with whom Eazy-E had a long-standing beef. The lyrics accuse Dre of being a sellout, a traitor to the gangster lifestyle he once celebrated, and a fake, having portrayed himself as a female on his old album cover. Eazy-E asserts that he led the charge on the West Coast gangster rap scene and his authority had not waned. This defiance and unapologetic proclamation of authenticity made "Real Muthaphuckkin' G's" a pivotal moment in hip-hop history.
Line by Line Meaning
Comp-ton, Comp-ton, Comp-ton, Comp-ton
Eazy-E's hometown of Compton, California is mentioned repetitively to emphasize his deep roots in the area.
Real muthaphuckkin G's
Real muthaphuckkin G's
Real muthaphuckkin G's
Real muthaphuckkin G's
Eazy-E is claiming his status as a 'real muthaphuckkin G,' or gangster, using profanity to drive home his point.
Hey yo Doctor, here's another proper track
And it's phat, watch the sniper, time to pay the piper
And let that real shit provoke
Eazy-E is addressing his former collaborator Dr. Dre, taunting him with a proper track, warning him to be careful, and challenging him to respond to his hard-hitting lyrics.
See you's a wannabe 'loc, and you'll get smoked and I hope
That your fans understand when you talk about sprayin' me
The same records that you makin' is payin' me
Eazy-E is accusing Dr. Dre of being a wannabe gangster who will meet his demise if he doesn't stop talking tough. He also suggests that Dr. Dre's music is making him money, and he shouldn't try to act tough in real life.
Motherfuck Dre, motherfuck Snoop, motherfuck Death Row
Yo, and here comes my left blow
Cause I'm the E-A-Z-Y-E and this is the season
To let the real motherfuckin' G's in
Eazy-E is dissing Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and their record label Death Row, proclaiming himself the real gangster and challenging them to come at him.
You're like a kid you found a pup and now you're dapper
But tell me where the fuck you found an anorexic rapper
Talkin' bout who you gon' squabble with and who you shoot
You're only sixty pounds when you're wet and wearin' boots
Eazy-E is mocking Dr. Dre's appearance, suggesting he looks like a child and pointing out the thinness of his colleague the rapper D.O.C. He also claims that Dr. Dre is all talk and no action, holding no real weight as a gangster.
(Damn E, they tried to fade you on Dre Day)
But Dre Day only meant Eazy's payday
All of a sudden Dr. Dre is the G Thang
But on his old album cover he was a she-thang
So nigga please, nigga please, don't step to deez
Motherfuckin' real G's
Eazy-E is referring to the song 'Dre Day' by Dr. Dre, in which he disses Eazy-E. Eazy-E claims that the diss only drove more attention to him and made him more money. He then goes on to call out Dr. Dre for his feminine appearance on a past album cover, and claims that he is the real gangster.
Stop him in his tracks, show him that I am Ruthless
Yo Dre, what's up
Boy you should have known by now
Eazy-E is asserting his dominance over Dr. Dre, telling him to stop in his tracks and acknowledge the power of Ruthless Records, Eazy-E's label.
Everyday it's a new rapper, claimin' to be dapper than the Dresta
Softer than a bitch but portray the role of gangsta
Ain't broke a law in your life
Yet every time you rap you yap about the guns and knife
Eazy-E is calling out other rappers who he sees as inauthentic and fake, claiming they act tough but have never actually lived a gangster lifestyle.
Just take a good look at the, nigga and you'll capture
The fact that the bastard, is simply just an actor
Who mastered the bang and the slang and the mental
Of niggas in Compton, Watts, and South Central
Eazy-E further expresses his disdain for fake gangster rappers, claiming they have only studied the culture rather than lived it.
Never ever once have you ran with the turf
But yet in every verse claim you used to do the dirt
But tell me who's a witness, to your fuckin' work
So you never had no bid'ness, so save the drama, jerk
Eazy-E is questioning the authenticity of these wannabe gangster rappers, asking them to provide proof of their claims rather than just talking tough in their rhymes.
This is going out to you studio gangstas
See I did dirt, put in work, and many niggas can vouch that
So since I got stripes, I got the right to rap about that
But niggas like you, I gotta hate ya
Cause I'm just tired of suburbia niggas
Talking about they come from projects
Knowing you ain't seen the parts of the streets G
Think you started trying to bang around the time of the peace treaty
Wearing khakis and mob while you rhyme
Little fag, tried to sag, but you're flooding at the same time
And your set don't accept ya
Scared to kick it with your homies cause you know they don't respect ya
So nigga please, check nuts before ya step to these
Motherfuckin real G's
Eazy-E continues to express his disdain for fake gangster rappers, claiming he has real gangster experience and the right to rap about it. He also accuses them of being posers who are not accepted by real gangsters and are afraid to hang out with their peers.
Well, it's the Knocc Out, definition original baby gangsta
Approach me like you hard, motherfucker I'mma bank ya
Shank ya, with my fuckin' shank, if I have to
Dr. Dre and Snoop Doggy Dogg are fuckin' actors
Pranksters, studio gangstas, busters
But this time you're dealin' with some real motherfuckers
G's, nigga please, don't try to step
Cause if you do, then a pealed cap is all that would be left
See young niggas like me will break you off something
Claiming my city but, Dre, you ain't from Compton
Niggas like y'all is what I call wannabes
And ain't shit compared to real motherfuckin G's
Guest artist Knocc Out threatens anyone who tries to challenge him or Eazy-E, claiming they will be violently beaten or killed. He also mocks Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg as fake gangsters, and then praises himself and Eazy-E as the real deal.
I never met a O.G. who never did shit wrong
You tried to diss the Eazy-E, so now nigga it's on
You and your Doggy Dogg, think that y'all hoggin' shit
Both of you bitches, can come and suck my Doggy dick
Beating up a bitch don't make you shit, but then again
Some niggas think it makes a man
Damn it's a trip how a nigga could switch so quick
From wearin' lipstick, to smoking on chronic at picnics
And now you think you're bigger
But to me you ain't nothing but a bitch-ass nigga
That ain't worth a food stamp
And at Death Row, I hear you're getting treated like boot camp
Gotta follow your sergeant's directions
Or get your ass popped with the Smith & Wesson
Learn a lesson from the Eaze
Stay in your place and don't step to real motherfuckin G's
Eazy-E addresses Dr. Dre's recent diss of him, and claims that he is not invincible simply because he is an OG. He also insults both Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, and belittles their music and accomplishments. He ends by warning them to stay away from Eazy-E and the real gangsters.
Stop him in his tracks, show him that I am Ruthless
Yo Dre, what's up
Boy you should have known by now
Stop him in his tracks, show him that I am Ruthless
Yo Dre, what's up
Boy you should have known by now
Eazy-E repeats his earlier assertion, telling Dr. Dre to recognize the power of Ruthless Records and Eazy-E's status as a real gangster.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARLANDIS HINTON, DAVID C. WELDON, ANDRE WICKER, ERIC WRIGHT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Ximk420
Played this at a drive-thru, now it’s a drive by
@reginayfavors
Ha! So silly. Gave me a nice laugh. Thank you. Ha!!!
@smokeistoxic
LMAO
@Idk-tb9kq
Hol up
@Ximk420
@@Idk-tb9kq 😳
@kake2978
@@Idk-tb9kqdamn never expected u to watch this
@todoxaqua766
If you still listening to the E in 2024 you are a certified rap fan
@xxchaosxx_05
Yo
@michaelleyva2894
You already know
@kastubhshahithakuri5145
Real mothafucken G