MC Eiht is an American rapper, actor, and member of the legendary Compton’s Most Wanted (CMW), known for his gritty lyrics and deep connection to West Coast gangsta rap. He was born Aaron Tyler on May 22, 1971, in Compton, California, USA.

Biography

Emerging in the late 1980s, MC Eiht became one of the defining voices of West Coast hip-hop. His work with Compton’s Most Wanted, particularly albums like Straight Checkn ‘Em (1991) and Music to Driveby (1992), helped shape the gangsta rap sound. As a solo artist, he gained further recognition with his hit "Streiht Up Menace" from the Menace II Society soundtrack in 1993, a song that remains a classic in hip-hop history. Beyond music, MC Eiht has acted in films, most notably Menace II Society (1993), where he played A-Wax, a streetwise gangster. He also voiced Lamar Davis in Grand Theft Auto V (2013), further cementing his cultural influence. With a career spanning over three decades, MC Eiht has continued to release music, collaborating with artists like DJ Premier, Kendrick Lamar, and others while staying true to his West Coast roots.