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Eric Darnell Wright[1] (born April 23, 1984), better known by his stage names Lil Eazy-E and Lil Eazy, is an American rapper. He is best known for being the son of Eazy-E. He is the president of Rich & Ruthless Records, an entertainment and business firm for musicians and entertainers.[2] He and his brother E3, formally known as Baby Eazy-E, also founded Rich & Ruthless Cannabis, a cannabis grower and supplier.
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Birth name | Eric Darnell Wright[1] |
Born | Compton, California, U.S. | April 23, 1984
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Years active | 2003–present |
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Lil Eazy-E was born Eric Darnell Wright in Compton, California on April 23, 1984, and is the son of popular rapper Eazy-E. Wright was mostly raised by his grandmother; however, on the weekends, he would see his father.[3] He was 10 when his father died of HIV/AIDS. In 2003, he entered the rap scene with his mixtapes and songs he wrote. He later signed with Virgin Records.[4]
On September 13, 2012, it was reported that Lil Eazy-E was in contract negotiations with Death Row Records. The artist backed off from the deal, stating he would always be "Ruthless Records for life".[5]
In 2014, he became the president of Rich & Ruthless Records and later created Rich & Ruthless Cannabis, one of the first celebrity marijuana brands.[2] On May 17, 2021, he released the song "It Ain't Over."[6]
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Year | Title | Role | Notes |
2018–present | Growing Up Hip Hop | Himself |
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