How Did Eazy-E Die? Details on the Rapper's PassingHome > Television > Reality TVSource: Getty Images How Did Eazy-E Die There Have Been Conspiracies About the N W A Rapper' s DeathBy Chris BarillaFeb. 24 2022, Published 5:29 p.m. ET Back in the 1990s, one of the biggest acts in the entire world of hip-hop music was N.W.A. The California-based rap collective, which consisted of Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, MC Ren, Ice Cube, and DJ Yella, left an undeniable mark on the music world, and their tracks are still played nearly three decades after they stopped creating music as a group.Article continues below advertisement One of the most devastating post-N.W.A. moments in hip-hop history was the tragic death of its frontman, Eazy-E, who was one of the biggest rap stars on Earth at the time of his passing in 1995. With one of his children — daughter Ebie — now starring on the reality series Relatively Famous: Ranch Rules, some fans have become curious about the details surrounding her father's death. So, how exactly did Eazy-E die? Keep reading for all of the known facts.Source: Getty Images Eazy-E pictured with his friend, singer Michel’leArticle continues below advertisement How did Eazy-E die Eazy-E's tragic death at just 30 years old sent shockwaves through the music world. The rapper had just spent the last few years at the top of the industry, and seemingly out of nowhere his health turned for the worse. In early 1995, he was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Hospital after feeling ill with a cough. Subsequent tests revealed that he had AIDS, per UPI. On March 25, 1995, the rapper passed away — only two weeks after this diagnosis from what doctors called AIDS-induced pneumonia. It's generally believed that Eazy-E contracted the deadly virus from a past sexual partner, but that specific piece of information was never confirmed by the star before his passing.Article continues below advertisement Conspiracies have floated around since then that the quickness of his diagnosis and death were premeditated, and some even alleged that Suge Knight, who was beefing with the rapper at the time, had someone purposefully infect him with the virus. Of course, these claims have never been verified or substantiated, but the rumors around Eazy-E's passing have kept it a topic of conversation for decades after his death. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eazy-E (@eazyeog) Article continues below advertisement Prior to his death Eazy-E talked about the dangers of AIDS Eazy-E was vocal about his AIDS diagnosis once it was confirmed, as he wanted to warn others about the dangers it posed. "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," Eazy-E reportedly said in a statement ahead of his tragic death. "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." You can catch Eazy-E's daughter Ebie on Relatively Famous: Ranch Rules on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET on E!AdvertisementMore from Distractify Dr. Dre Has Been Hospitalized After Suffering Brain Aneurysm Dr. Dre Has Fathered Seven Kids — Here's What You Should Know About Each of Them There's a Beef Between Eminem and Snoop Dogg, and It Just Got Real in Eminem's New Song Latest Reality TV News and UpdatesAdvertisementABOUT DistractifyAbout UsPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseDMCASitemapCONNECT with DistractifyLink to Facebook Link to TwitterLink to InstagramContact us by Email Copyright 2022 Distractify. Distractify is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.