PBD Podcast Suge Knight OPENS UP About Diddy, Dre, Tupac, Biggie & Eazy-E | PBD Podcast | Ep. 400
Apr 19, 2024
In this conversation, Suge Knight, co-founder of Death Row Records and a pivotal figure in 90s gangsta rap, opens up from prison about his tumultuous relationships with icons like Diddy and Tupac. He shares behind-the-scenes stories of loyalty and loss, reflecting on the impact of major events, including the murders of Tupac and Biggie. The discussion also touches on the music industry's ethics, the quest for transparency, and the need to protect emerging talent amidst the social media landscape.
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Diddy's Mentorship
- Suge Knight alleges that Diddy was mentored into certain behaviors by industry figures like Clyde Davis.
- He emphasizes the cyclical nature of these behaviors within the industry.
Industry Abuse Allegations
- Suge Knight draws parallels between alleged abuse by figures like Barry Gordy and Quincy Jones towards Michael Jackson, and similar patterns with Diddy and Usher.
- He calls for intervention to stop the cycle.
Eazy-E and Death Row
- Suge Knight recounts a story involving Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, and himself.
- Dre wanted Eazy-E harmed, but Knight intervened, leading to Eazy-E signing with Death Row Records.