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Late West Coast rapper Eric "Eazy-E" Wright's son has written an open letter speaking on his father's passing 15 years ago.
In the letter, Lil Eazy also reflects on the landmarks his father made as a hip-hop CEO in the 1990’s.
“My father’s legacy means everything to me, as well as my brother Derrick, and we’re continuing his legacy in music,” he wrote. “Our father meant so much not just to us two, but what it means to the world, to the West Coast and especially our city, Compton, California. Not only that but his impact is felt across the world, in Germany, France, Japan… Everywhere! He was and still is recognized as a legend in the music industry, laying the blueprint to being an artist/CEO. My father contributed a big piece to hip-hop, which he doesn’t get a lot of credit for with the inspiration he gave to a lot of artist out now–from the old generation to the new, as well as producers, also giving them the freedom of speech in what they can say [in their music]. Bottom line, without my pops you don’t have a lot of hip-hop icons people give respect and credit to–period…Really, it’s all personal so to the respect of the fans, if I had a chance to talk to my father one last time I would tell him that he is a real icon, the Godfather of Gangsta Rap and the real hip-hop thugsta and still loved by all his fans…” (XXL Mag)
Eazy is remembered for being the leader in iconic rap group N.W.A. (N*ggaz Wit Attitude).
As the story goes, Eazy E became a rapper by accident. In 1987, the man then known as Eric Wright hired his future N.W.A bandmate Ice Cube to write a song called “Boyz-n-the-Hood” for another group signed to his upstart label, Ruthless Records. One of the guys in the other group balked at rapping the lurid lyrics, so Eazy, who’d been listening to a demo version of the song for days on end, stepped into the booth and laid it down himself. As a rapper, that was probably Eazy’s peak. Those verses weren’t only the first he put on wax, they were probably the best. (Phoenix New Times)
His legacy is also still carried on by the likes of current West Coast rap stars including Snoop Dogg and Game.
Wright’s music shall reign supreme forever thanks to the copious number of MCs who cite him as a reference point, such as the Game, Nipsey Hussle, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and Dr. Dre. Even Eazy’s son Eric Wright Jr. (aka Lil Eazy-E, who was ten years old at the time of his dad’s death) has followed the same career path his father created. (MTV)
The rapper passed away in the mid-1990’s from AIDS.
Following N.W.A.’s breakup, E’s street credibility took a major beating, though his recordings continued to sell well when they appeared; unfortunately, he was diagnosed with AIDS in 1995, and died not long after. (All Music)
Check out a past Eazy-E interview below:
I dont see why he’s laughing, didnt this dude take Eminem’s leftovers, lol, whats worse??
Mariah was richer. In Mariah case he is a gold digger. In Kim case, Kim is the gold digger
I can see that logic, still If I were Nick I’d keep my mouth shut on things like this lol
He only brought it up cause kanye said something about someone taking his old chick and making it their new chick. Nick is basically saying, a few people have had kim, so he can’t go around continuing to say stuff like that
Well everybody fucked somebody, don’t see bragging.
Yeah but Kanye don’t see it like that. He probably thinks he’s the best thing that ever happened to Kim. Marriage will fail. Even a monkey knows that.
Kayne also thinks he’s the best rapper, like he doesn’t have ghost writers.
He should be the last person trying to dog some body with is corny @ss,about the same thing he is doing with Eminem,s bin there done that,at least Kayne isn’t the b!tch in the relationship and haven’t married Kim k yet.
Nick Cannon needs to stop gossiping like a bird, and just admit to the world that he is Mariah Careys bottom bitch.
Actually Eminem said he wasn’t able to fuck Mariah in his own diss song, which is weird that people give him a pass for. Kim is a bigger industry hoe than Mariah and Kanye has gay rumors but married a hoe, no pass for Kanye.
Em said what? Are u that dumb. let me break it down in lay man terms for u, he said:Nick before u ruin my career u better get 1/like i would fight with u over some slut bitch cunt/who made me put up with her psycho ass for over 6 months/ and only spread her legs to let me hit once.
Yea, and he said he busted prematurely. He was a one minute man.
Basically this, you view an,instant bust as sex? It’s funny cause it makes em look weak chased 6 months and busted so fast on her stomach. Em gets to many passses.
Coming from a man that made My Name Is,The Real Slim Shady…etc Yea…..I expect Em 2 say some shit like that. That shit was funny 2 me XD
You niggas on here are straight clowns. Most of you niggas talk mad shit about Kim but the moment this man says something you want to jump on him. Groupie ass niggas
All y’all talking bout he Mariah bitch better do y’all research this nigga got his own money
Good Lord, these guys never pass an opportunity to brag on themselves. Their Mom’s loved them too much and made these self-centered creatures who are little boys for life.
Since when is Nick Cannon a Hollywood actor?
I think Kim Kardashian is bangin but just the thought of her fucking mad people would fuck me up. I don’t know how Kanye West does it. I couldn’t have a kid with that shit.