But Eazy-E never needed convincing to stump for Compton, California, his hometown that was put on the map by him, Cube, and the rest of N.W.A.

Compton native DJ Joe Cooley, of Rodney-O and Joe Cooley, is also expected to perform. According to a statement from the city of Compton, Lil Eazy-E lost his father at the age of 10.

COMPTON, Calif. (KABC) -- Street takeovers have become a topic of concern among law enforcement, especially in the city of Compton.

Former N.W.A publicist Phyllis Pollack was on site and captured several images of the event—from the City of Compton tent to Lil Eazy-E talking to the press.