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“I'm not saying this because I'm looking for a soft cushion wherever I'm heading, I just feel that I've got thousands and thousands of young fans that have to learn about what's real when it comes to AIDS. Like the others before me, I would like to turn my own problem into something good that will reach out to all my homeboys and their kin. Because I want to save their asses before it's too late.”

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Eazy-E

Eazy-E, born Eric Wright, was an American rapper and music producer, known as one of the pioneers of West Coast hip-hop. Born on September 7, 1963, in Los Angeles, he passed away on March 26, 1995 due to complications from AIDS. Eazy-E was renowned for his unique musical style and his influence on the underground music scene. He founded Ruthless Records, which became one of the most successful independent record labels of the 1990s. more

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