Often hailed as the Godfather of Gangsta Rap, Eazy-E's iconic stage name is a revelation to some fans. Born Eric Lynn Wright, ...

On this day in 1995, gangsta rap pioneer Eric “Eazy-E” Wright succumbed to complications from AIDS, less than 10 days after publicly revealing his diagnosis. Few figures in hip-hop history ...

1965), Dr. Dre (born Andre Romelle Young on February 18, 1965), Eazy-E (born Eric Lynn Wright on September 7, 1963; died March 26, 1995), and Ice Cube (born O'Shea Jackson on June 15, 1969), DJ ...