Compton, home of legendary rapper Eazy-E, is set to pay homage to its native son by renaming the 100 block of Auto Drive South, Eazy Street. Born and raised in Compton, Eazy-E, whose real name is Eric ...

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Eazy-E's life was brief and eventful. Born Eric Lynn Wright in 1964, Eazy-E's story began on the streets of Compton and ended in 1995 in Los Angeles. In the years between, Eazy-E changed the rap world ...

Eazy, whose real name Eric Wright, was a native of the California city and propelled West Coast rap into the spotlight as a member of NWA. A block of Auto Drive will be named after him. Good morning.