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Eric Lynn Wright (September 7, 1964 [1] – March 26, 1995), known professionally by the stage name Eazy-E, was an American rapper who propelled West Coast rap and gangsta rap by leading the group N.W.A and its label, Ruthless Records. He is often referred to as the "Godfather of Gangsta Rap".
Two studies in the mid-2010s concluded that murder was the cause of half of hip hop musician deaths. The average age of death is between 25–30 years of age. Hip hop artists have a higher rate of homicide than artists of any other genre of music, ranging from five to 32 times higher. [1] [2]
John Edward Hawkins (November 15, 1969 – May 1, 2006), better known by his stage names Big Hawk and H.A.W.K., was an American rapper from Houston, Texas and a founding member of the late DJ Screw's rap group the Screwed Up Click.
DJ Unk, the Atlanta MC known for his early 2000s hits including “Walk It Out” and “2 Step," died after suffering a cardiac arrest this week, according to his wife. Two days after the artist ...
In 2022, he was arrested for illegal possession of weapons and marijuana and spent time in jail, where he wrote songs while in solitary confinement. [4] [5] After being released, he released his debut album Amar, named after his son, in February 2023, which includes the single "Texas", which was certified Gold by the RIAA.
The rapper was also known for tracks like his own "Be Faithful" from 1999. Fatman Scoop suffers fall onstage prior to death Scoop died on Aug. 30 following a concert performance at Town Center ...
Rich Homie Quan’s cause of death has been revealed.. The hip-hop star, 34, died from an accidental drug overdose, according to a report by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office on ...
Patrick Lamark Hawkins (December 4, 1970 – February 3, 1998), better known by his stage name Fat Pat (also known as Mr. Fat Pat), was an American rapper from Houston, Texas, who was a member of DEA (Dead End Alliance) with his brother John "Big Hawk" Hawkins, DJ Screw, and Kay-K, all original members of the Screwed Up Click (S.U.C.).