It is 31 years since Eazy-E, the West Coast rapper and N.W.A. member, died from AIDS at 30 years old. Born in 1964 in Compton, California, he began his rap career with Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, and Arabian Prince. His debut studio album, Straight Outta Compton, in 1988, became one of the most important albums in rap history. Eaze-E only released one album in his lifetime: Eazy Duz-It. Prior to his death, he released a statement to his fans revealing his diagnosis, expressing hope for young fans to learn about AIDS before it's too late.