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Contact: Kaia Partlow
November 14, 2023
City of Compton Renames Street for World-Renowned West Coast Hip-Hop Entertainer
Compton Street Renamed in Honor of N.W.A. Hip-Hop Artist Eazy-E (Eric Lynn Wright)
COMPTON, CALIFORNIA—On Wednesday, November 22nd, a formal renaming ceremony will take place for Auto Drive South Street, which will be renamed Eazy Street in honor of the late and renowned entertainer Eazy-E. Eazy-E, known for his contributions with the legendary music group N.W.A., has become a global brand and legacy. Even posthumously, he continues to contribute to civic engagement in the Hip-Hop culture, charity, and community aspirations for Compton residents and countless others around the world.
The Eazy Street dedication marks a significant milestone in the City’s recognition of Hip-Hop culture, coinciding with its 50-year anniversary celebration. The event acknowledges the positive global impact and local contributions of Hip-Hop to Compton, representing an unprecedented formal recognition by the City for this influential cultural movement.
Produced by the Compton Entertainment Chamber of Commerce (CECC), the ninety-minute program will feature formal remarks, with Alonzo “Lonzo” Williams, the Godfather of West Coast Hip-Hop, serving as the CECC President.
Lillie P. Darden, Mayor Pro Tem and Councilwoman for District 4 emphasized the importance of documenting Eazy-E’s legacy in the community as the lead sponsor for the Eazy Street sign installation. Compton Mayor Emma Sharif hopes that a greater respect for traffic safety will be instilled in visitors to Eazy Street, encouraging them to take it easy when driving through the City of Compton.
The street sign dedication will include presentations from the Mayor and Councilmembers of the City of Compton, the family of Hip-Hop artist Eazy-E, and contemporary music artists. The new Eazy Street covers an approximate distance of 511.90 feet (156.03 m).
What:
- Eazy Street Sign Dedication Ceremony
Who:
- Alonzo “Lonzo” Williams, President of the Compton Entertainment Chamber of Commerce
- Mayor and council members
- Eazy-E family members
- Hip-Hop notables
When:
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
12:00pm
Where:
Parking Lot Behind Best Buy
230 Towne Center Dr
Compton, CA 90220
* Live Streamed – Compton Entertainment Channel and all streaming platforms for Android & iPhones.
Posthumous Tribute: Eric Lynn Wright [September 7, 1964 – March 26, 1995] grew into the music industry as part the N.W.A. group. The group spawned Hip-Hop icons, such as Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, MC Ren and many others, where in 1988, the group released the colossal hit song Straight Outta Compton, which is the incontestable communicable global catchphrase for the City of Compton.