Eazy-E

Eric Lynn Wright, better known by his stage name Eazy-E, was an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. Dubbed the "Godfather of Gangsta Rap", he gained extreme notoriety for his work with N.W.A, where he has been credited for pushing the boundaries of lyrical and visual content in mainstream popular music. Born and raised in Compton, Eazy-E faced several legal troubles before founding the Ruthless Records record label in 1986.