Eazy-E, who passed away in 1995, is often referred to as the Godfather of Gangsta Rap - but some fans are only just learning how the late rapper got his iconic stage name. advertisement.

COMPTON, Calif. (KABC) -- The city of Compton will honor their hometown hero, rapper Eazy-E, with a street in his name. The 100 block of Auto Drive South, which runs off Alameda Street and into ...

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.