Eric Lynn Wright Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Eric Lynn Wright (September 7, 1963 – March 26, 1995), better known by his stage name Eazy-E, was an American rapper who performed solo and in the hip hop group N.W.A. Wright is affectionately called "The Godfather of Gangsta Rap". He was born to Richard and Kathie Wright in Compton, California. After dropping out of high school in the tenth grade, he supported himself primarily by selling drugs before investing in Ruthless Records and becoming a rapper. When Ruthless artist Ice Cube wrote "Boyz-n-the-Hood", Dr. Dre, Cube, and Eazy formed N.W.A. After DJ Yella, MC Ren, and Arabian Prince joined the group, N.W.A released N.W.A. and the Posse. In 1988, they released their most controversial album, Straight Outta Compton. The group released two more albums and then disbanded after Eazy released Dr. Dre from his contract.Eazy's main influences included 1970s funk groups, contemporary rappers, and comedians. When reviewing Eazy's albums, many critics noted his unique overall style, with Steve Huey of the All Music Guide summing up: "While his technical skills as a rapper were never the greatest, his distinctive delivery (invariably described as a high-pitched whine), over-the-top lyrics, and undeniable charisma made him a star."
Lil Eazy-E, Raven Wright, Baby Eazy-E (E3), Erin Bria Wright, Marquise Wright, Dominick Wright, Daijah Wright, Elijah Wright, David Wright, Boyz-N-The Hood, Real Muthaphuckkin G's, We Want Eazy
Parents
Richard Wright, Kathie Wright
Siblings
Patricia Wright, Kenneth Wright
Music Groups
N.W.A.
Nominations
American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist, American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album, American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop New Artist, Boyz-N-The Hood, Real Muthaphuckkin G's, We Want Eazy
Star Sign
Virgo
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Trademark
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Wore a black Compton hat
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His voice
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Always wore dark sunglasses
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Quote
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Records don't make anybody do nothing. You make yourself do that.
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I would like to turn my own problem into something good that will reach out to all my homeboys, I want to save their asses before it's too late. I'm not looking to blame anyone except myself.
Fellow NWA rapper DJ Yella wrote a solo single called "One More Nigga To Go" in dedication to him, and to help raise money for college for his nine kids. Yella reportedly also was the only member of NWA to stay friends with him all the way from beginning to end.
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Married the mother of his last two children one week before his death.
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Was a member of the Kelly Park Compton Crips.
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NWA was voted the 33rd Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Artists of all time by Rolling Stone.
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Eazy E was the front Man of N.W.A, and although Ice Cube and DJ yella were primary writers, Eazy would assist in production and putting the ideas for songs together with MC Ren. All of the members in N.W.A contributed equally to the group, and played large roles in the groups success.
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His most famous song "Boyz in the Hood" was never meant to be sung by him. It was intended for an east side group called HBO to sing.
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Played drums and piano competently (though not expertly).
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Has nine children by seven different women.
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Has a day each year in his name in Compton, Eazy-E day, by order of the mayor.
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
CB4
1993
writer: "Straight Outta Compton" - as Eric Wright
New Jack City
1991
writer: "STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON"
The Return of Superfly
1990
"Eazy Street" / performer: "Eazy Street"
The Freshman
1990
writer: "STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON"
Coming to America
1988
producer: "Comin' Correct"
Black-ish
2015
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Straight Outta Compton
2015
performer: "The Boyz-N-The-Hood", "We Want Eazy", "Neighborhood Sniper" / writer: "Straight Outta Compton", "Gangsta Gangsta", "The Boyz-N-The-Hood", "We Want Eazy", "Real Niggaz" - as Eric Wright
Horrible Bosses 2
2014
writer: "Straight Outta Compton" - as Eric Wright
Grand Theft Auto V
2013
Video Game performer: "No More ?s" / writer: "Gangsta Gangsta" - as Eric Wright
Venus and Serena
2012
Documentary writer: "Straight Outta Compton" - as Eric Wright
The Watch
2012/I
performer: "The Boyz In The Hood" / writer: "The Boyz In The Hood", "Straight Outta Compton" - as Eric Wright
21 Jump Street
2012
writer: "Straight Outta Compton" - as Eric Wright
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
2012
Documentary writer: "Straight Outta Compton" - as Eric Wright
The Graham Norton Show
2011
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Take Me Home Tonight
2011
writer: "Straight Outta Compton" - as Eric Wright
30 for 30
TV Series documentary lyrics - 1 episode, 2010 music - 1 episode, 2010
Fame
2009
writer: "The-Boyz-N-The-Hood" - as Eric Wright
Entourage
2009
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Logorama
2009
Short as E. Wright, "NIGGAZ AND JEWZ SOME SAY KIKES" / performer: "NIGGAZ AND JEWZ SOME SAY KIKES"
N.W.A.: The World's Most Dangerous Group
2008
TV Movie documentary performer: "Eazy-Er Said Than Dunn", "Neighborhood Sniper", "We Want Eazy", "Real Compton City G's"
Generation Kill
2008
TV Mini-Series writer - 2 episodes
Who's Your Caddy?
2007
writer: "Straight outta Compton" - as Eric Wright
Harsh Times
2005
performer: "Boyz-N-The-Hood" - as Eazy E / writer: "Boyz-N-The-Hood" - as E. Wright
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
2004
Video Game performer: "Eazy-Er Said Than Dunn" / writer: "Express Yourself" - as Wright
True Crime: Streets of LA
2003
Video Game writer: "For tha Love of $" - as E. Wright
Beef
2003
Documentary performer: "Boyz N Tha Hood", "Rela Muthaphuckkin' G's"
Happy Homicidal
2002
Short performer: "100 Miles and Running"
Dark Blue
2002
performer: "Neighborhood Sniper"
OT: Our Town
2002
Documentary writer: "Straight Outta Compton" - as Eric Wright
Ali G Indahouse
2002
"STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON"
Copperfield: Tornado of Fire
2001
TV Special "Dope Man"
Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker
1999
TV Special documentary writer: "Fuck The Police"
Bulworth
1998
writer: "100 Miles and Running" - as E. Wright
Beverly Hills Cop III
1994
"Luv 4 Dem Gangsta'z" / performer: "Luv 4 Dem Gangsta'z"
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Eazy-E: Real Muthafuckkin' G's HD Director's Cut
2016
Short
Eazy_E
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Eazy-E: Real Muthafuckkin' G's HD Director's Cut
2016
Short
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
N.W.A.: Efil4zaggin - The Only Home Video
1992
Video documentary executive producer
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Straight Outta Compton
2015
in loving memory of - as Eric 'Eazy-E' Wright
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Streets of Compton
2016
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Jamaica House
2013
Documentary short as Eazy-E Nwa
Ruthless Memories, Eazy-E Documentary
2012
Video documentary
Eazy-E
The N.W.A. Legacy: The Video Collection
2002
Video
Himself (segments "Straight Outta Compton", "Appetite for Destruction", "Alwayz Into Somethin'" and "We Want Eazy") (as N.W.A.)
Tupac Shakur: Before I Wake...
2001
Documentary
Himself
And Ya Don't Stop: Hip Hop's Greatest Videos, Vol. 1
2000
Video
Himself (segments "Straight Outta Compton" and "Real Compton City G's") (as N.W.A.)
In Living Color
1994
TV Series
Himself - Musical Guest
The Arsenio Hall Show
1990-1993
TV Series
Himself / Musical Guest
CB4
1993
Himself (as Eazy E)
Tupac & Above the Law: Call It What U Want
1993
Short
Himself
N.W.A.: Efil4zaggin - The Only Home Video
1992
Video documentary
Himself - Gangster
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
I, Dolemite Part IV: The Disco Godfather
2016
Video documentary short
Himself
NWA & Eazy-E: Kings of Compton
2015
Documentary
Himself
Straight Outta Compton
2015
Himself (uncredited)
Vanilla Ice Archive
2012
Documentary
Himself
30 for 30
2010
TV Series documentary
Himself
Check It Out! Video
2009
TV Series
Himself (segment "Foe Tha Love Of $")
N.W.A.: The World's Most Dangerous Group
2008
TV Movie documentary
Himself
3rd Annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors
2006
TV Movie
Himself - Honoree
Letter to the President
2005
Video documentary
Himself
And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop
2004
TV Mini-Series documentary
Himself
The N Word
2004
Documentary
Himself
Beef
2003
Documentary
Himself (as Eazy E)
Tupac: Resurrection
2003
Documentary
Himself
Eazy-E: The Life and Timez of Eric Wright
2002
Video documentary
Himself
Eazy-E: The Impact of a Legend
2002
Video
Himself
Welcome to Death Row
2001
Video documentary
Himself - Member of NWA (as Eazy E)
Run-DMC: Together Forever - Greatest Hits 1983-2000