On this day in 1995, gangster rap pioneer Eric “Eazy-E” Wright succumbed to complications of the AIDS virus less than 10 days after making it known to the public. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Many are able to embody the persona of gangsta rap. That’s thanks to the likes of Schooly D, Ice-T, and N.W.A. […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, Eazy-E releases his second solo EP It’s On (Dr. Dre) 187um Killa. Released one year after his first EP and a long five years after his debut album Eazy-Duz-It, this album was a response to Dr. Dre’s prolific debut The Chronic. Tensions became high between the two NWA heavyweights and after the group’s […]
Despite the fact that the Hip Hop community lost this giant in the game over two decades ago, the legacy of Eazy-E will always be seen, heard and celebrated by the culture of Hip Hop. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Eazy-E was born Eric Lynn Wright on this date in 1964 in Compton, California. As […]
On this date in 1990, “the world’s most dangerous group” dropped their second album and only EP, 100 Miles And Runnin on the Ruthless/Priority label. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This was also the first release by N.W.A. sans their lead songwriter and most celebrated emcee O’Shea “Ice Cube” Jackson, after a contract dispute forced […]
Despite the fact that the Hip Hop community lost this giant in the game over two decades ago, the legacy of Eazy-E will always be seen, heard and celebrated by the culture of Hip Hop. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Eazy-E was born Eric Lynn Wright on this date in 1964 in Compton, California. As […]
On 8/8/88, Ice Cube, MC Ren, DJ Yella, Eazy E, along with the legendary Dr. Dre from the World Class Wreckin’ Crew put together the second N.W.A. album called Straight Outta Compton. This album came on the heels of Eazy E’s debut release, Eazy E, and The Posse, which led Eazy E and his Ruthless […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, we celebrate a quarter-century of one of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony’s most popular pieces of work, The Art of War. As a follow-up to the group’s most successful album E. 1999 Eternal, The Art of War did everything but disappoint. The album kept the group’s momentum up, claiming the top spot on […]
Hip-Hop legends J.J. Fad receive street name honor in their hometown of Rialto, California on Saturday (June 11). NWA’s DJ Yella and World Class Wreckin’ Crew attend the legend’s ceremony. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information MORE: Girl Group Tribute: The Supersonic Sound of J.J. Fad Awarded the prestigious honor at the San Bernardino County Government Center. […]
On this date in 1991, “the world’s most dangerous group dropped their second and final album as a group, ironically titled Efil4zaggin on the Ruthless/Priority imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On the heels of Ice Cube departing from N.W.A. on a sour note to embark on a solo career, the now four-man group was […]
Today in 2003, former Death Row C.E.O. Suge Knight appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! after his nine-year prison bid and made a shocking insinuation about the AIDS-related death of N.W.A. and Ruthless Records founder Eric “Eazy-E” Wright in 1995. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Kimmel and his crowd jeered and cringed as Knight chuckled at […]
The Game and Kanye’s latest collab, “Eazy,” has been making headlines, notably for the bar where Kanye threatens to “beat Pete Davidson’s ass.” The song is built around a sample from Eazy-E’s song “Eazy-Duz-It,” and when catching up with TMZ, Eazy’s daughter Ebie Wright gave the flip her seal of approval. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more […]
Somehow between all of his traveling and dating, Kanye West is still churning out bangers. Ye teamed with Hit-Boy, who is quite busy in his own right, to produce a track for Hit-Boy’s forthcoming project with The Game. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “I’m JUST GONNA SAY THIS… BE READY !” videographer Kevin Wong captured […]
You can always expect Brooklyn bad guy Uncle Murda to come out and say something crazy when he does the year’s end “Rap U[p” that he’s put out since hijacking the idea from famed ghostwriter Skillz about five years ago. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This year was no different as Mr. Grant seemingly took […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, we celebrate a quarter-century of one of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony’s most popular pieces of work, The Art of War. As a follow-up to the group’s most successful album E. 1999 Eternal, The Art of War did everything but disappoint. The album kept the group’s momentum up, claiming the top spot on […]
Compton native Eric “Eazy-E” Wright has been recognized as one of the pioneers of Gangsta Rap, but his sudden death and its cause put a black eye on his legacy in Hip Hop history. , In August, a four-part documentary entitled The Mysterious Death Of Eazy-E hopes to uncover some of the questions surrounding the […]
On this date in 1991, “the world’s most dangerous group dropped their second and final album as a group, ironically titled Efil4zaggin on the Ruthless/Priority imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On the heels of Ice Cube departing from N.W.A. on a sour note to embark on a solo career, the now four-man group was […]
On this date in 1991, Eric “Eazy-E” Wright was allegedly shown his mother’s address by a few goons courtesy of Death Row Records, expediting the release of super-producer Andre “Dr. Dre” Young from Ruthless Records. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information As it is well known, Ice Cube was the first one to leave the four-man […]
It has almost been 26 years since the death of NWA legend, Eazy-E. The rapper’s contribution to Hip Hop still remains relevant to this day, leaving behind eleven children to tell his story. His daughter, Ebie Wright has been in the process of making a documentary to honor her late father for years but admits […]
On this day in 1995, gangster rap pioneer Eric “Eazy-E” Wright succumbed to complications of the AIDS virus less than 10 days after making it known to the public. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Many are able to embody the persona of gangsta rap. That’s thanks to the likes of Schooly D, Ice-T, and N.W.A. […]
On this date in 1995, Eric “Eazy E” Wright was diagnosed with the deadly AIDS virus and announced the diagnosis via his record label Ruthless Records. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In 1986 Eazy-E went into business with Jerry Heller to create Ruthless Records. It’s often told that Wright used up to $250,000 of his […]
