Eazy-E

1963 - 1995

Eric Lynn Wright, known professionally as Eazy-E, was an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. Dubbed the "Godfather of Gangsta Rap", he gained prominence for his work with N.W.A, where he has been credited for pushing the boundaries of lyrical and visual content in mainstream popular music. Born and raised in Compton, California, Eazy-E faced several legal troubles before founding the Ruthless Records record label in 1986. After beginning a short solo career, where he worked heavily with Ice Cube and Dr. Dre, the trio came together to form the group N.W.A later that year. As a member of the group, he released the controversial album, Straight Outta Compton (1988), which tackled many socio-political issues. The album has been regarded as one of the greatest albums of all-time, and one of the most influential in the genre. The group released their final studio album three years later, and disbanded shortly after, due to long-standing financial disputes.

Eazy-E then resumed his solo career, where he released two EPs, which drew inspiration from funk music, contemporary hip-hop, and comedians. He also engaged in a high-profile feud with Dr. Dre, before being hospitalized with AIDS in 1995. He died a month after his hospitalization.

Фильмы

N.W.A. - EfiL4zaggiN

Mark Gerard

Dr. Dre, Eazy-E

1992 documentary film starring rap group N.W.A. It featured groups behind the scenes of their music videos, concert performances, interviews and at parties, as well as three music videos from the groups album, Niggaz4Life, "Alwayz Into Somethin'", "Appetite for Destruction" and "Approach to Danger".

N.W.A. - EfiL4zaggiN

8.2 ⚠️ 1992

документальный

Beef

Peter Spirer

Ving Rhames, 50 Cent

A documentary on the evolution of MC battles from verbal one-upmanship to street warfare.

Beef

7.3 ⚠️ 2003

документальный

Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell

Emmett Malloy

The Notorious B.I.G., Sean Combs

Christopher Wallace, AKA The Notorious B.I.G., remains one of Hip-Hop’s icons, renowned for his distinctive flow and autobiographical lyrics. This documentary celebrates his life via rare behind-the-scenes footage and the testimonies of his closest friends and family.

Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell

6.8 2021

США, документальный

Eazy-E - The Life & Times of Eric Wright

Eazy-E

Eazy-E - The Life & Times of Eric Wright

6.6 ⚠️ 2002

США, документальный

The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder

Ross Guidici, Foster V. Corder

Rudy Ray Moore, Eddie Griffin

Rudy Ray Moore tells all as only he can in this all-new retrospective legendary career. From his humble beginnings to his crowning as "King of the Party Records," Rudy Ray guides us through his struggles and triumphs in the film and music industries.

The Legend of Dolemite! Bigger & Badder

6.3 ⚠️ 1994

США, комедия

CB4

Tamra Davis

Chris Rock, Allen Payne

A "rockumentary", covering the rise to fame of MC Gusto, Stab Master Arson, and Dead Mike: members of the rap group "CB4". We soon learn that these three are not what they seem and don't apear to know as much about rap music as they claim... but a lack of musical ability in an artist never hurts sales, does it? You've just got to play the part of a rap star...

CB4

6.2 1993

США, комедия

NWA & Eazy-E: The Kings of Compton

Andre Relis, Mike Cobera

Eazy-E, Ice Cube

Documentary looking back at the West Coast group who invented gangster rap. The original lineup of N.W.A consisted of Dr Dre, Ice Cube and Eazy-E, all of whom went on to be successful in their own right. The documentary looks at how the group influenced the world of rap music as well as the controversial life and death of Eazy-E and the career developments of Ice Cube and Dr Dre.

NWA & Eazy-E: The Kings of Compton

6.1 ⚠️ 2016

США, документальный