Eric ''Eazy-E'' Wright

September 7, 1963 to March 26,1995

R.I.P.

Ten years ago today; March 26, 1995, at 6:35 p.m., Eric ‘Eazy-E’ Wright died from AIDS-related pneumonia.

The tragic loss of Eric ‘Eazy-E’ Wright, before his time; is often over shadowed by the passing of Tupac. It seems Eric does not get the full credit and admiration he deserves nor is he remembered for his accomplishments in the music and entertainment fields.

From the streets of Compton to NWA to Ruthless Records,, Eric ‘Eazy–E’ Wright made his mark. And it is sad that he is not remembered in the way that some other artist are remembered.

Ruthless Records brought us many gangsta tracks. Eazy-E paved the way for the gangsta rap movement. He had Dr. Dre, he discovered and brought us the Bone Thugs. He added so much to the ‘rap’ game with his street savvy and business skillz.

I have always enjoyed and respected Eazy’s work and his tracks still are played here with the same enthusiasm as they were in the 90’s.

We can only imagine how different the ‘game’ would be today if Eric were still with us, but what he started and contributed to is what we still enjoy – and that is west coast gangsta rap.

Don’t let the memory of this true legend be lost or over shadowed by others who have passed or those that may be coming up. Eric ‘Eazy E’ Wright paved the way for the ones coming up, and he contributed and helped build the rap game. So anything that comes after that we can in part thank Eric Wright for.

Just never forget; always remember and appreciate where some of the roots of rap and hip hop came from.  R.I.P. – Eric ‘Eazy E’ Wright

To read more about the life of Eazy-E in detail click HERE .