1970 - 1993
Eric Lynn Wright, known by his stage name Eazy-E, was an American rapper and record producer born on September 7, 1964. He gained prominence in the late 1980s as a founding member of the influential hip-hop group N.W.A, which is celebrated for its role in popularizing West Coast gangsta rap. Eazy-E is often referred to as the "Godfather of Gangsta Rap" and is remembered for his unique vocal style and significant contributions to the genre until his death on March 26, 1995.