Eazy-E's daughter also wants in on NWA biopic, says Eazy-E's role should not be a given to Her Brother

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

At the time of his death, Eazy-E's children were small, but they are now all grown up. Eazy-E enjoyed a brief run on top of the rap game. More than anything, Eazy-E was known for being the leader of NWA. While the group ended in a battle, they all came together when Eazy-E died.

Sixteen years after his death, there have been several documentaries about his legacy. However, there has yet to be any actual films about Eazy-E. In 2009, The Notorious B.I.G. had a bio-pic produced, but the actual people were not pleased by the movie.

With Eazy-E's bio-pic, Ice Cube, his former group-mate is producing the film. Eazy-E's son, a rapper who calls himself Lil' Eazy-E, said he should play the role of Eazy-E. He said he has the look and he already knows the history, so he should be the man for the job. Lil' Eazy-E was hoping for support in his bid to play his father, but he has a little opposition.

This opposition is coming from his own sister, Erin Wright. During an interview with Black Voices, Erin stated Lil' Eazy should not be given the role because he is a junior. Eazy-E has four sons and Erin Wight says they all resemble Eazy-E in their own way. She feels her brother should audition, just like everyone else and win the role, instead of having it handed to him. Showing she was not simply dissing her brother, Erin Wright said she would also love to audition for a role in the film.

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Lil' Eazy-E wants role in NWA biopic

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Last week, Ice Cube revealed he was working on a bio-pic about his former crew, NWA. During the late 1980s, NWA rose to the top of the hip hop charts. Led by Eazy-E, the group also made up Eazy's label, Ruthless Records.

The film is called Straight Outta Compton and is named after NWA's debut single and album in 1988. Ice Cube, a former member of the group, is serving as the executive producer for the piece. Currently, the script is being worked on and casting will begin shortly.

Lil' Eazy-E, the son of Eazy-E, wants to be cast in the film. Coming as a surprise to no one, he wants to play the role of Eazy-E. Speaking on the possible role, Lil' Eazy said he is the perfect man for the job. Knowing the history, already, and being Eazy-E's son, Lil' Eazy-E said he does not even need makeup for the role.

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