It was 20 years ago today that legendary Compton spitter Eazy-E passed away due to complications from AIDS, just one month after being diagnosed with the disease. He was 31 years old when he died.

Several people who knew the NWA emcee reminisce about time spent with Eazy in this feature from HipHopDX. Listen as Krayzie Bone, DJ Quik, Steve Lobel and more share their fond memories of the rapper.