Eazy-E, whose real name is Eric Lynn Wright, fathered 11 children, including fellow rapper Lil Eazy-E. His legacy continues to inspire his family, and last year, Henree's brother, Eric Wright Jr ...

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

When legendary rapper Eazy-E—best known for his work with seminal West Coast gangsta rap group N.W.A.—died at age 30 in 1995, the genre lost one of its key figures. His legacy lives on via popular ...

April 23 is a monumental date in Hip-Hop and R&B music. This day has been the backdrop for crucial events and cultural ...

To promote N.W.A.’s initial releases, Eazy-E formed his own independent label, Ruthless Records. “Gangsta rap” songs like “Boyz-n-the-Hood” were hawked out of trunks to local DJ’s and ...