Eazy-E — Timeline
Key moments in the life of Eazy-E.
1964
Eric Lynn Wright born on September 7 in Compton, California
1986
Co-founded Ruthless Records with Jerry Heller
1987
Released debut album 'Eazy-Duz-It', achieving commercial success
1988
N.W.A released 'Straight Outta Compton' with Eazy-E as prominent member
1989
Released solo album 'It's Come to This' while maintaining N.W.A involvement
1991
N.W.A disbanded; Eazy-E continued solo career and Ruthless Records operations
1995
Released album 'Str8 off tha Streetz of Muthaphuckin Compton'
1995
Publicly disclosed HIV-positive status in March
1995
Released final album '5150: Home 4 tha Sick' in June
1995
Died on March 26 from complications of AIDS at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles