Collect Call With Suge Knight

In this episode, Suge details Snoop's early interactions with Death Row and himself. Explaining the unique characteristics he brought to the fold, he talks about the trust they shared and good times that were experienced. Further commenting on Snoop's recent participation in the Olympic ceremony, he offers a critique of the way in which the "Doggfather" carries himself on the world stage. Suge continues with commentary on some of his personal favorite Olympians, their struggles in competition, their approaches toward marriage and family, and the need for equity in treatment of athletes competively. Suge explains the sacrifices he made following his journey to college and later back to his home territory of Compton, California. Later in the episode he segues into a backstory involving Mob James' brother "Timmy Ru". This episode is sponsored by Earnin. Download Earnin today in the Google Play or Apple app store. Type in “Collect Call” under podcast when you sign up. This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money. Stop paying for all those unwanted monthly subscription charges, go to https://Rocketmoney.com/Suge for details This episode is sponsored by Home Chef. For 18 free meals, free shipping and free dessert for life, go to https://HomeChef.com/Suge for details. NEW EPISODES OF COLLECT CALL WITH SUGE KNIGHT ARE RELEASED WEEKLY Executive Producer: Brett Jeffries (@igobybrettj) Executive Producer: Toi-Lin Kelly Producer: Legend Knight Producer: Vince Ewing Recording Engineer: Paris Willis Breakbeat Site - https://breakbeatmedia.com IG: @BreakbeatMedia @OfficialSugeKnight @CollectCallWithSugeKnight References used under fair use: Art of Dialogue, Associated Press, Breakfast Club, MTV, ABC News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suge starts off this episode by diving into the promise he saw in Nate Dogg's talent from the moment they met. He later gives details on little-known aspects of J-Lo and Diddy's past relationship and how they may be affecting J-Lo's current relationship with Ben Affleck. Suge discusses the fact that Black folks make up just 8% of the total population in Los Angeles, but make up 34% of the homeless population. Suge takes the time out to weigh in on the migrant-crisis that is currently plaguing the United States, and points out that programs like CAPI provide immediate relief to immigrants while many Blacks struggle to qualify for similar help. He comments on sacrifices he made to try to create a better, more equitable climate in the music industry, while urging today's artists to stop beefing with each other and come together to form a union so real change can take place. Suge also gives tips to the ladies for dealing with men who don't recognize their proper worth. This episode is sponsored by Earnin. Download Earnin today in the Google Play or Apple app store. Type in “Collect Call” under podcast when you sign up. This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money. Stop paying for all those unwanted monthly subscription charges, go to https://Rocketmoney.com/Suge for details This episode is sponsored by Home Chef. For 18 free meals, free shipping and free dessert for life, go to https://HomeChef.com/Suge for details. NEW EPISODES OF COLLECT CALL WITH SUGE KNIGHT ARE RELEASED WEEKLY Executive Producer: Brett Jeffries (@igobybrettj) Executive Producer: Toi-Lin Kelly Producer: Legend Knight Producer: Vince Ewing IG: @BreakbeatMedia @OfficialSugeKnight @CollectCallWithSugeKnight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suge Knight was never an executive known to be “all in the videos,” and in this episode he explains why a great leader leads from the back. Suge talks about recording sessions with Tupac and what really went into producing some of his songs. Suge shares details about the fraud surrounding the way he lost control of Death Row Records and provides receipts in the form of an affidavit signed by attorney David Kenner, implicating Michael “Harry-O” Harris, among others. Someone brought the documentary “Welcome To Death Row” to Suge’s attention recently and Suge addresses some of the false and misleading things in it. Suge pivots to talk about how the rise of ratchet reality tv shows has helped to destroy Hollywood. Suge comments on the current state of the hip-hop music industry and how the major labels are exploiting artists and executives. This episode is sponsored by Earnin. Download Earnin today in the Google Play or Apple app store. Type in “Collect Call” under podcast when you sign up. This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money. Stop paying for all those unwanted monthly subscription charges, go to https://Rocketmoney.com/Suge for details NEW EPISODES OF COLLECT CALL WITH SUGE KNIGHT ARE RELEASED WEEKLY Executive Producer: Brett Jeffries (@igobybrettj) Executive Producer: Toi-Lin Kelly Producer: Legend Knight Producer: Vince Ewing IG: @BreakbeatMedia @OfficialSugeKnight @CollectCallWithSugeKnight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Suge responds to podcast fans who have asked him to go through each person that was a key part of Death Row Records and give his rundown on the good and bad about them. First up, Dr. Dre. Suge talks us back to the early days of meeting Dre when he was signed to Eazy E and Jerry Heller’s Ruthless Records. Suge talks about the soundtrack to the movie “Deep Cover,” and how much of an important role it played in getting Death Row off the ground. Suge commends Dre for not running off when the war between Ruthless and Death Row got going. Suge talks about the challenges for many in the music industry that lead a double life and how challenging it was for Suge himself to manage and grow a business in this environment. Suge goes into Dr. Dre’s history of beating women, comparing it to the situation with Diddy and Cassie. Suge continues to point out the powers that be at the major record labels and their role in creating and supporting these types of activities. In a special epilogue to this episode, Suge provides a graphic detailing of Dr. Dre’s brutal 1991 attack on Fox TV video show host Dee Barnes. Despite gag orders for all parties that came with a legal settlement made at the time, Dr. Dre would later re-hash his violent attack on Ms. Barnes in the Eminem song “Guilty Conscience,” where the Dre and Eminem make fun of what happened. Finally, Suge reveals never-before-heard details he learned from Barnes’ husband Ricky Harris shortly before his death in 2016. This episode is sponsored by Earnin. Download Earnin today in the Google Play or Apple app store. Type in “Collect Call” under podcast when you sign up. This episode is sponsored by Home Chef. For 18 free meals, free shipping and free dessert for life,go to https://HomeChef.com/Suge for details. This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money. Stop paying for all those unwanted monthly subscription charges, go to https://Rocketmoney.com/Suge for details NEW EPISODES OF COLLECT CALL WITH SUGE KNIGHT ARE RELEASED WEEKLY Executive Producer: Brett Jeffries (@igobybrettj) Executive Producer: Toi-Lin Kelly Producer: Legend Knight Producer: Vince Ewing IG: @BreakbeatMedia @OfficialSugeKnight @CollectCallWithSugeKnight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Suge talks about what it means to be different. His message to the younger generation is that it’s ok to be different. He goes on to explain what made Tupac different. Suge discusses Donald Trump’s recent felony convictions and suggests that asking about whether someone is a felon should be removed from job applications. Suge questions the billions of dollars the United States government gives to other countries like Ukraine and asks why we can’t spend some of this money to help the Black community here at home. Suge talks about the power of today’s technology and explains what he calls “the Reggie Bush syndrome.” Finally, Suge talks about what it means to “be outside” and how his being outside all the time lead to him being inside. This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money. Stop paying for all those unwanted monthly subscription charges, go to https://Rocketmoney.com/Suge for details NEW EPISODES OF COLLECT CALL WITH SUGE KNIGHT ARE RELEASED WEEKLY Executive Producer: Brett Jeffries (@igobybrettj) Executive Producer: Toi-Lin Kelly Producer: Legend Knight Producer: Vince Ewing IG: @BreakbeatMedia @OfficialSugeKnight @CollectCallWithSugeKnight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices