Rap with Eazy-E oddly follows opening of The WireParseword Answer

How to solve this Parseword clue

The clue resolves to trapeze through the numbered wordplay changes below. Each step keeps the original phrase visible so the solution can be checked line by line.

1. Step 1selectionIndicator: opening of

   opening of the becomes t

2. Step 2selectionIndicator: oddly

   eazy e oddly becomes eze

3. Step 3charadeIndicator: with

   rap with eze becomes rapeze

4. Step 4charadeIndicator: follows

   rapeze follows t becomes trapeze