Eazy-E
occupies
a
significant
space
in
Hip-Hop
history
considering
his
founding
of
the
legendary
group,
N.W.A.,
and
co-founding
Ruthless
Records
which
thrust
the
West
Coast
into
the
spotlight.
Later
this
month,
the
late
rapper
and
label
owner
will
be
honored
in
his
hometown
with
a
street
being
named
after
him.
As
reported
by
Rock
The
Bells,
Eazy-E,
born
Eric
Wright,
will
be
honored
by
the
City
of
Compton
with
officials
renaming
Auto
Plaza
Drive
South
to
Eazy
Street.
According
to
the
City
of
Compton
website,
the
event
will
take
place
at
the
Gateway
Towne
Center
and
will
be
open
to
the
public.
Officials
will
be
on
hand
for
the
ceremony
and
will
also
be
joined
by
Lil
Eazy-E,
the
late
rapper’s
son,
who
will
perform
alongside
N.W.A.’s
DJ
Yella
with
DJ
Joe
Cooley
spinning
tunes
at
the
event.
The
ceremony
is
co-sponsored
by
the
Compton
Entertainment
Chamber
of
Commerce
and
KJLH
102.3
FM
“The
street
naming
serves
as
a
symbol
of
recognition
and
commemoration,
ensuring
that
our
father,
Eric
‘Eazy-E’
Wright,
has
a
legacy
that
will
be
remembered
and
celebrated
for
generations
to
come,”
Lil
Eazy-E
said
in
a
statement.
“It
is
a
wonderful
way
for
the
city
of
Compton
to
honor
his
influence
and
the
cultural
significance
that
he
brought
to
the
community.
I
am
truly
grateful
and
honored
to
see
my
dad’s
legacy
continue
to
be
remembered
in
my
hometown,
Compton,
California
on
Eazy
Street,
90221.”
Erica
Wright
also
added
comments
in
a
separate
press
release.
“My
dad
loved
where
he
was
from,”
Wright
said.
“Nothing
could
keep
him
from
Compton.
Nothing
could
keep
his
parents
from
Compton.
This
will
forever
be
a
highlight
in
my
life.
I
am
always
looking
to
do
things
to
make
my
daddy
proud,
and
I
know
he
would
be
so
proud
of
Eazy
Street.
I
can’t
find
the
words
to
express
my
gratitude
to
the
city.
My
dad
loved
Compton.
He
loved
our
community.
I
cannot
count
the
many
stories
I’ve
heard
of
him
giving,
whether
it
was
from
the
stash
out
of
his
pocket,
or
to
a
charity.
So
with
my
siblings,
we
have
developed
the
Eric
Wright
Family
Foundation.
We
look
forward
to
helping
our
community,
and
to
show
the
world
that
it’s
not
so
bad
coming
straight
outta
Compton.
I
love
you,
Daddy.”
To
learn
more
about
the
ceremony,
click
here.
—
Photo:
Al
Pereira
/
Getty
