How Compton Became a Citadel of Black Political Power

"I Feel Safer in Prison Than on the Streets": Violence Stuns Compton

Compton community members come together hoping to end gang violence

Eazy-E was born on September 7, 1964, in Compton, California, and grew up in a neighborhood known for its crime rates and gang culture. He dropped out of high school in the tenth grade but later earned a GED. He initially supported himself through drug sales, a path influenced by the harsh realities of street life. In 1986, after earning a significant amount from drug dealing, Eazy-E shifted his focus to the growing Los Angeles Hip-Hop scene. He began recording music leading to the creation of R