When did Eazy E start rapping?

Eazy-E began his rapping career in the mid-1980s. He was initially involved in the Los Angeles hip-hop scene and started gaining recognition as a member of the group N.W.A, which formed in 1987. His debut on the group's seminal album "Straight Outta Compton," released in 1988, marked a significant turning point in his career and the rise of West Coast gangsta rap.