Bushwick Bill To Tour With Bone Thugs-N-Harmony; Dedicates Tour To Eazy-E
Published: Sunday - March 27, 2005
Words by Jay Casteel
Bushwick Bill (Photo: BallerStatus (file))
On the heels of his newest solo effort, Gutta Mixx, Bushwick Bill has announced plans to hit the road for a major concert tour with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.
The 4'9" rapper has confirmed three dates thus far, with more being added, and wanted to make the announcement to coincide with of ten-year anniversary of the death of Eric "Eazy-E" Wright, which he plans to dedicate to the late rapper's memory.
"The passing of Eazy-E reminds me of a time, back years ago, when controversy was what ruled hip-hop, because people were daring to push the envelope, and that is what made 'gangsta rap' prominent," said Bushwick. "Since Eazy has been gone, very few artists or record companies have had the nerve or the courage to push the envelope. Eazy put out groups that struck intrigue in you, where you didn't just want to hear the music; you wanted to know what was behind it."
As Bushwick prepares his comeback, he remembers the late Eazy-E for what he did for the game, and the legacy he is still remembered for today.
"Eazy-E was special," Bushwick said, "not just because he was a great entrepreneur, a solo artist, and because of what he did with NWA, but also because he was a pioneer who spoke his mind. I miss him, and I am still curious about what he would have to say about the world as it is today."
Eazy-E passed away 10 years ago from Aids, and is missed and remembered to this day. His torch is still being carried through his son, Lil Eazy, who is currently signed with Virgin Records. Lil Eazy, along with a slew of rappers, are influenced by Eazy and the music he left behind.
Bushwick Bill's latest solo album, Gutta Mixx, is in stores now.
Confirmed dates are as follows, according to his publicist:
05/05 - Robert Stadium in Evansville, IN 05/06 - Delta Plex in Grand Rapids, MI 05/07 - U.S. Cellular Arena in Milwaukee, WI
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