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Eazy-E

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Active

1980s - 1990s

Born

September 7, 1964 in Compton, CA

Died

March 26, 1995 in Los Angeles, CA

Genre

Rap

Styles

Gangsta Rap West Coast Rap Hardcore Rap G-Funk Dirty Rap

Also Known As

Eric Wright

Member Of

N.W.A

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