Eazy E Net Worth (2024)
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Who Is Eric Lynn Wright?

The Personal life of Eric Wright:  Eazy E – born Eric Wright was born on September 7, 1964, in Compton, California, United States, a suburb area that is widely recognized for its high crime rates and gang culture. 

Eric Wright dropped out of high school but was granted a general equivalency diploma (GED).

Did you know…

Eric Wright made his primarily living by dealing drugs or selling drugs, and he exposed and recruited his cousin to criminal activities. Jerry Heller, Eazy’s music manager, remembers seeing him sell marijuana but not cocaine.

In case you weren’t aware…

He reportedly made quite enough as $250,000 through drug dealing when he was 22 years old in 1986.

Following his cousin’s tragic death after he was shot dead, he realized that the Los Angeles hip hop scene, which had been gaining popularity at the time, would be a safer place for him to make a living.

This is where the best part begins…

He started establishing Ruthless Records throughout the 80s and recorded songs in his parents’ garage.

Eazy Duz, Straight Outta Compton & Other Music Ventures

Hip Hop group N.W.A also regarded as “the world’s most dangerous group,” features their founding members, namely Arabian Prince, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Eazy E, Dj Yella, and MC Ren. 

Did you know…

The hip hop group’s compilation album, titled “N.W.A. and the Posse,” was certified Gold in the United States following its debut in 1987? 

Yes, you read that right… 

The album included songs that had previously been launched as singles on the Macola Records label, which N.W distributed. A as well as other musicians Fila Fresh Crew, a West Coast rap group Dallas – Based.

Eazy-Duz-It, Eazy’s debut album, was launched in 1988, which included twelve songs. West Coast hip hop, gangsta rap, and, eventually, golden age hip hop were all labels used to describe it.

It’s a resounding success…

…In the United States, it has produced approximately 2.5 million copies and has charted at rank 41 on the Billboard 200.

All is in place. Until then…

Because of internal strife, Ice Cube left N.W.A in 1989, and the team proceeded as a four-membered band.

In 1990, N.W.A published 100 Miles and Runnin’ (certified platinum) and then back in 1991, Niggaz4Life. After “100 Miles and Runnin'” and “Real Niggaz” have been launched, a diss conflict between N.W.A and Ice Cube erupted.

You see…

N.W.A. disbanded allegedly because of Jerry Heller, the group’s manager, after he showed favoritism for Eazy. This made other members upset, including Dr. Dre, and described the situation as “unfair.” 

Here’s one of his most memorable moments…

In March 1991, he got an invitation to a lunch arranged by then-US President George H. W. Bush to support the Republican Senatorial Inner Circle.

Furthermore...

According to a spokesperson for the artist, Eazy supported Bush (former U.S. President) because of his success in the Persian Gulf War.

Eazy E’s Death

Eazy E was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles in 1995 with a violent cough, after his condition took a turn for the worse.

After the doctor’s initial screening, Eazy E was diagnosed with AIDS; he is thought to have contracted the virus from sexual intercourse with an infected partner. Then, on March 16, 1995, he made a public announcement about his disease.

Moreover… He penned a farewell letter to his supporters that week, finally making amends with his co-N.W.A member Ice Cube.

The worst part is…

…the American rapper Eazy-E passed away one month after being diagnosed with AIDS-related pneumonia on March 26, 1995, at the age of 30. On April 7, 1995, he was laid to rest at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, California.

Furthermore…

He was clothed in a flannel shirt, and jeans, including his Compton hat when he was laid in a gold casket. Then his final album, Str8 off Tha Streetz of Muthaphukkin Compton, was released to the public ten months later.