Eazy-E is often referred to as the "Godfather of Gangsta Rap".
10 Facts About Eazy-E
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A's splintering, largely by disputes over money, Eazy-E became embroiled in bitter rivalries with Ice Cube and Dr Dre, who had departed for solo careers in 1989 and 1991, respectively.
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Eazy-E's father was a postal worker and his mother was a grade-school administrator.
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Eazy-E started recording songs during the mid-1980s in his parents' garage, thus starting Ruthless Records.
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Eazy-E had a daughter named Erin, who changed her name to Ebie.
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Eazy-E announced his illness in a public statement on March 16,1995.
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On March 26,1995, Eazy-E died from AIDS-induced pneumonia, one month after his diagnosis.
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Eazy-E was buried on April 7,1995, at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, California.
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Eazy-E was buried in a gold casket, and was dressed in a flannel shirt, jeans, and his Compton hat.
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In 2012 an Eazy-E documentary was released by Ruthless Propaganda, called Ruthless Memories.