Today In History logo TIH
Eazy-E

Historical Figure

Eazy-E

1963–1995

American rapper (1964–1995)

Late 20th Century

Talk to Eazy-E

Have a conversation with this historical figure through AI

→

Key Dates

Death

1995 March 26, 1995 →

Biography

Eric Lynn Wright, known professionally as Eazy-E, was an American rapper who propelled West Coast rap and gangsta rap by leading the group N.W.A and its label, Ruthless Records. Wright is often referred to as the "Godfather of Gangsta Rap".

Source: Wikipedia · Compiled March 2026 · AI-summarized

Timeline

1963
Birth

American rapper and producer (N.W.A.) (d. 1995)

September 7 →

More from the Late 20th Century

Beyoncé portrait

Beyoncé

b. 1981
Donald Trump portrait

Donald Trump

b. 1977
Harry Styles portrait

Harry Styles

b. 1994
LeBron James portrait

LeBron James

b. 1984
Mao Zedong portrait

Mao Zedong

d. 1976
Napoleon portrait

Napoleon

b. 1977
Scarlett Johansson portrait

Scarlett Johansson

b. 1984
Adele portrait

Adele

b. 1988

Explore what happened on the days that shaped Eazy-E's life. Today In History connects historical figures with the events, births, and deaths that defined their era. Browse all historical figures or explore today's events.