Eazy-E contracted HIV, which progressed rapidly to AIDS, leading to his death in 1995. It is widely believed that he contracted the virus through sexual contact, as he publicly acknowledged having led a promiscuous lifestyle with multiple partners

. There are conspiracy theories suggesting that Eazy-E was deliberately infected, such as claims that he was given acupuncture needles tainted with HIV or that Suge Knight injected him with the virus. However, these theories lack concrete evidence and are considered speculative by many close to Eazy-E and observers

. Medically, Eazy-E was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS only about a month before his death, after being hospitalized with a severe cough and pneumonia. His rapid deterioration was unusual but possible, as HIV can remain asymptomatic for years before suddenly progressing to AIDS when the immune system collapses

. In summary, the most credible explanation is that Eazy-E contracted HIV through sexual transmission, which then developed into AIDS, causing his death shortly after diagnosis