Eric Lynn Wright, better known by his stage name Eazy-E, was an American rapper who performed solo and in the hip hop group N.W.A. and is known for portraying Eazy-E on what album?
Eazy-E Eric Lynn Wright (September 7, 1964March 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 founding Ruthless Records and becoming a rapper. Arabian Prince, Eazy-E, Dr. Dre and Ice Cube formed N.W.A. After DJ Yella and MC Ren joined the group, N.W.A released their debut single "Panic Zone". 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-E died in March 1995 after a brief battle with AIDS.
G-Eazy Gerald Earl Gillum (born May 24, 1989), better known by his stage name G-Eazy, is an American rapper and record producer from Oakland, California. His first major-label album, "These Things Happen", was released on June 23, 2014. The album peaked at number 3 on the US "Billboard" 200. His second studio album, "When It's Dark Out", was released on December 4, 2015. It featured the single "Me, Myself & I", which reached the top 10 of the US "Billboard" Hot 100.