Death Row Records
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music industry |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Founder | The D.O.C., Dr. Dre, Suge Knight, Dick Griffey, Harry-O |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Hip hop music albums |
Death Row Records is a prominent American record label established in 1991 by a group including The D.O.C., Dr. Dre, Suge Knight, Dick Griffey, and Harry-O. The label rose to fame in the 1990s by delivering multi-platinum hip-hop albums from West Coast artists such as Dr. Dre (The Chronic), Snoop Dogg (Doggystyle, Tha Doggfather), and 2Pac (All Eyez on Me, The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory). During its height, Death Row generated revenues exceeding US $100 million annually.
Towards the end of the 1990s, the label experienced a downturn in financial success after the death of 2Pac, the incarceration of Suge Knight, and the exits of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. Despite its earlier dominance in the music market, Death Row struggled with legal disputes, internal strife, and various controversies.
In 2006, the label filed for bankruptcy and was subsequently sold at auction to WIDEawake Entertainment for $18 million in 2009. Following WIDEawake’s own bankruptcy in 2012, ownership transferred to Entertainment One. This entity later became part of Hasbro until April 2021, when eOne Music was acquired by the Blackstone Group. In February 2022, Snoop Dogg purchased Death Row Records, aiming to rejuvenate the brand and broaden its international reach.
1987–1992: Origins and early development
In 1987, Dr. Dre of N.W.A signed with Eazy-E’s Ruthless Records, taking on the role of head producer and crafting numerous successful projects. Growing dissatisfied with excessive workload and insufficient compensation, Dr. Dre sought to establish his own independent venture. After Ice Cube departed Ruthless in 1989 due to financial disagreements with manager Jerry Heller, Suge Knight and the D.O.C. examined Ruthless’s financial dealings. Suspecting mismanagement by Heller and Eazy-E, they approached Dr. Dre about creating a new label.[1] Employing assertive methods, Knight obtained contracts from Eazy-E for artists including the D.O.C., Dr. Dre, Jewell, and Michel'le.[2]
Dr. Dre, Suge Knight, the D.O.C., along with executive Dick Griffey, began forming a music enterprise initially called Future Shock. However, business partner Michael "Harry-O" Harris and the D.O.C. proposed renaming it Def Row, inspired by Def Jam.[3] The name was originally owned by Dre’s former collaborator the Unknown DJ, who transferred rights to them in July 1991. By 1992, the company officially adopted the name Death Row Records.[4] Knight also involved Harris—then incarcerated on drug and attempted murder charges—in founding Godfather Entertainment, which acted as Death Row’s parent company.[5]
To secure funding, Knight leveraged his management connection with Mario "Chocolate" Johnson to pressure rapper Vanilla Ice (Robert Van Winkle) into surrendering rights to his hit track "Ice Ice Baby".[6] Knight confronted Vanilla Ice multiple times—once at The Palm restaurant in West Hollywood and again at his hotel suite—implying threats unless he relinquished song ownership. Van Winkle’s contribution was instrumental in financing Death Row’s establishment.[6] The label initially operated from an office near Westwood Blvd and Wilshire Blvd before relocating to premises at Wilshire Blvd and San Vicente Blvd.[7]
1992–1995: The Chronic, Doggystyle, and Additional Releases
With backing from Kenner, Knight signed emerging California artists from urban areas and had Death Row Records contribute to the soundtrack of the 1992 film Deep Cover. The track "Deep Cover" introduced Dr. Dre as a solo performer and unveiled Snoop Doggy Dogg as his protégé. This marked the beginning of work on Dr. Dre's first solo album, The Chronic, which featured Snoop alongside Death Row’s primary lineup.
In 1992, Interscope Records, led by Jimmy Iovine, brokered a $10 million agreement with Dr. Dre and Suge Knight to fund and distribute Death Row's releases. Although initially intended for Sony, The Chronic was ultimately launched in December 1992 through a complex distribution partnership involving Priority Records. The album reached number 3 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and sold 5.7 million copies globally, popularizing the G-Funk genre. Death Row’s roster at this time included Dre, Snoop, Daz, Kurupt, Nate Dogg, The Lady of Rage, The D.O.C., Jewell, RBX, Soopafly, among others.
Building on Snoop Dogg’s success from The Chronic, Dr. Dre produced Snoop’s debut album Doggystyle, which was released on November 23, 1993 amid high anticipation despite being incomplete. It exceeded the commercial success of The Chronic, earning Quadruple Platinum status and receiving positive critical acclaim. Shortly after its release, Snoop faced murder allegations amid widespread political backlash against gangsta rap due to its provocative content. In 1994, Death Row issued soundtracks for the films Above the Rim and Murder Was the Case.
On November 22, 1994, Suge Knight and artists from Death Row distributed nearly 2,000 turkeys at The Brotherhood Crusade event in Los Angeles as part of ongoing charitable initiatives repeated the following year.
On March 13, 1995, a violent episode occurred at a private Death Row party in Los Angeles when Kelly Jamerson—affiliated with Suge Knight’s circle and a member of the Rolling 60's Crips—was severely attacked by individuals linked to the Bloods gang and succumbed to injuries the following day at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
1995–1996: Signing 2Pac, Conflict with Bad Boy Records, Dr. Dre’s Exit
Following a visit to 2Pac at Clinton Correctional Facility in August 1995, Suge Knight appeared at the 2nd Annual Source Awards in New York City accompanied by Death Row artists. Already notorious for his aggressive approach within Los Angeles’ hip hop scene, Suge publicly criticized Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs—CEO of Bad Boy Records, the leading New York label—accusing him of excessive exposure in his artists’ music. Suge extended invitations to artists seeking greater recognition to join Death Row, heightening rivalry between the two labels. When confronted by Puff Daddy later on, Suge deflected by claiming his remarks targeted Jermaine Dupri instead, temporarily easing tensions.
This confrontation intensified the East Coast–West Coast hip hop feud that significantly influenced industry dynamics. Additionally, Suge secured releases of prominent Uptown Records artists such as Jodeci, DeVante Swing, and Mary J. Blige under his management without apparent compensation to Uptown.
On September 24, 1995, during Jermaine Dupri’s birthday celebration in Atlanta, a violent clash erupted between Bad Boy affiliates and Suge Knight’s associates resulting in the fatal shooting of Suge’s bodyguard known as Big Jake. Despite Puff Daddy and his team denying involvement, Suge attributed blame to Puff Daddy, further deepening hostilities between their respective labels dominating rap’s principal markets.
In October 1995, Suge posted $1.4 million bail for 2Pac who began work on his Death Row album All Eyez on Me. The album contained diss tracks targeting major East Coast figures and labels including Bad Boy Records and its founder Puff Daddy. Tha Dogg Pound’s debut release Dogg Food also reinforced Death Row’s commercial dominance with tracks mocking New York rappers—eliciting responses from East Coast artists and escalating market competition.
Internal strife emerged as Sam Sneed reportedly suffered assault by Death Row affiliates over creative disagreements tied to East Coast collaborations. Discontented artists RBX and The D.O.C. exited the label amid this unrest. Dr. Dre’s participation waned; although he mixed Dogg Food and contributed as Executive Producer on two tracks of 2Pac's album, he became disillusioned with Suge’s violent leadership style. On March 22, 1996, Dr. Dre officially left Death Row to found Aftermath Entertainment—a move that led to 2Pac turning against him.
Suge Knight’s longstanding association with MC Hammer resulted in Hammer signing with Death Row in 1995 following his successful 1994 album The Funky Headhunter. Nevertheless, Death Row did not release Hammer’s album Too Tight, though select tracks appeared on later compilations. Hammer collaborated with 2Pac and others on notable songs but departed the label after Tupac’s death in 1996.
This era witnessed major transformations within Death Row’s corporate framework and artist lineup amid escalating rivalries and internal conflicts that affected its market position and financial outcomes within the hip hop sector.
1996–2001: The Impact of Tupac Shakur's Death, Suge Knight’s Imprisonment, and the Label's Decline
Amid internal conflicts within Death Row Records, lead producer Daz took charge of Snoop Dogg's sophomore album Tha Doggfather, which included collaborations with artists such as Bad Azz, Techniec, Warren G, Nate Dogg, and Tha Dogg Pound. Meanwhile, 2Pac recorded the darker-themed The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, focusing mainly on The Outlawz and Bad Azz while featuring fewer prominent Death Row collaborators. Suge Knight became increasingly inaccessible, and staff members were reportedly subjected to intimidation tactics for any form of insubordination.
At the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards held in New York, Death Row unveiled an East Coast division named Death Row East, intended to be managed by Eric B. and Big D, with Craig Mack as its inaugural artist. Plans were discussed to utilize New York’s street connections to broaden the label’s reach.
On September 7, 1996, an altercation involving 2Pac and Suge Knight occurred with gang affiliate Orlando Anderson at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. Later that evening, 2Pac was fatally wounded in a drive-by shooting while riding in Suge Knight’s vehicle. After six days in critical condition, he succumbed to his injuries on September 13 at age 25.
In November 1996, the posthumous release of The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory coincided with Snoop Dogg’s Tha Doggfather, both albums achieving Multi-Platinum status. Subsequently, Death Row issued compilations such as Death Row Greatest Hits, Christmas on Death Row, and soundtracks for films like Gridlock'd and Gang Related. Nate Dogg’s album G-Funk Classics, Vol. 1 & 2 faced delays due to label complications but was eventually released independently.
On February 28, 1997, Suge Knight was convicted for violating probation and sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment. This development prompted Interscope Records to terminate its distribution agreement with Death Row. At the same time, Alex Roberts encountered legal troubles related to organized crime charges, resulting in a five-year prison sentence by 2001.
With Suge Knight incarcerated, his control diminished as prominent artists exited the label: Nate Dogg was the first to depart, followed by Snoop Dogg and Kurupt. The Lady of Rage left after releasing her solo album to pursue acting opportunities; Michel’le also parted ways after issuing Hung Jury. Daz Dillinger exited in 1999 but remained active in production and established D.P.G. Recordz. During Knight’s jail term, Death Row released several poorly received projects including Suge Knight Represents: Chronic 2000 and Too Gangsta for Radio, which featured new signees Tha Realest and YGD Tha Top Dogg—both criticized for imitating the styles of former label stars. Additionally, an unauthorized Snoop Dogg compilation titled Dead Man Walkin' was issued without his approval.
2001–2005: Knight's Release, Reincarceration, and the Second Era
While incarcerated, Suge Knight continued to exert influence by orchestrating negative campaigns targeting former artists, particularly Snoop Dogg, who openly criticized Knight, exited the label, and issued the well-received diss track "Pimp Slapp'd". The label's income was sustained through posthumous releases of 2Pac’s work alongside reissues from Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. Knight also brought on new artists such as Crooked I, recognized for his underground acclaim in California.
Suge Knight regained his freedom on August 6, 2001. Soon after his release, Daz Dillinger initiated legal action against Death Row and Knight, seeking over $1 million for unpaid royalties and contract disputes from 1997 to 1998. Despite ongoing friction, Kurupt returned to Death Row as Vice President, which reignited tensions with Daz and Snoop Dogg during the production of Against tha Grain. These internal conflicts persisted through the period from 2002 to 2005.
In 2001, Death Row ventured into the United Kingdom through a partnership with Ritz Music Group, signing British R&B performer Mark Morrison to a five-year contract. Morrison’s single "Thank God It's Friday" failed to chart successfully, and his album Innocent Man was ultimately released under different labels.
Following the conclusion of her solo contract with Arista, R&B artist Left Eye of TLC joined Death Row—rebranded as Tha Row Records. She commenced work on a second solo album under the alias N.I.N.A., but the project was discontinued after her passing in 2002; this album later surfaced online in 2011.
Although Knight promoted emerging talent from behind bars and intensified artist rivalries, he faced significant obstacles in releasing new projects from signees. After Kurupt’s second exit, Against tha Grain was finally distributed. Frustrated by delays and lack of output, Crooked I departed Death Row and secured a gag order against Knight to block interference in his pursuit of new contracts. Similarly, Petey Pablo and Tha Realest left around 2005–2006 following stalled releases.
This timeframe underscored the operational difficulties within Death Row’s business framework amid leadership controversies, ongoing artist disputes, and challenges expanding internationally despite targeted market initiatives.
2006–2022: Bankruptcy Proceedings, Closure, WIDEawake Ownership, and Hasbro Acquisition
On April 4, 2006, both Death Row Records and Suge Knight filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after a Receiver was appointed to oversee asset management and liquidation due to a civil lawsuit filed by Lydia Harris. Major unsecured creditors included the Harrises ($107 million), IRS ($6.9 million), Koch Records ($3.4 million), Interscope Records ($2.5 million), as well as former artists. Control of Death Row and Knight’s personal holdings shifted to Chapter 11 Trustees.
Death Row Records was sold on January 15, 2009, at auction for $18 million to WIDEawake Entertainment Group based in Ontario. Founded in 2006 by Lara Lavi with funding from New Solutions Financial Corporation, WIDEawake soon auctioned off Death Row office assets—including the famous electric chair prop for $2,500. Lavi was eventually ousted from WIDEawake management; Robert Thompson-So of New Solutions assumed operational control. In November 2009, Lavi initiated legal action against both WIDEawake and New Solutions.
Under WIDEawake’s stewardship, previously unreleased recordings surfaced from artists such as Kurupt, Danny Boy, Crooked I, Sam Sneed, LBC Crew, Jewell, and O.F.T.B. Notably, Dr. Dre’s The Chronic Re-Lit (September 2009) offered remastered tracks featuring seven unreleased songs plus a bonus DVD containing interviews and commercials. This release also previewed an incomplete film project titled SAIGON, CA. Snoop Dogg’s Death Row The Lost Sessions Vol 1 (October 2009) included fifteen unreleased tracks partially produced by Dr. Dre. The compilation Death Row: The Ultimate Collection (November 2009) combined greatest hits with unreleased material across three CDs accompanied by a DVD of music videos.
By December 2012, New Solutions Financial Corporation declared bankruptcy and arranged for Death Row Records’ sale to a publicly traded entity; this transaction closed later that month. In 2013, Entertainment One acquired the label’s catalog. Subsequently, New Solutions was revealed to be involved in an alleged Ponzi scheme.
In August 2019, toy manufacturer Hasbro announced its $4 billion acquisition of Entertainment One—thereby obtaining ownership of Death Row Records. In April 2021, Hasbro and Entertainment One announced plans to sell eOne Music to The Blackstone Group; this $385 million deal finalized in June 2021.
2022–present: Resurrection under Snoop Dogg and the Third Generation
On February 9, 2022, just prior to his Super Bowl LVI halftime performance, Snoop Dogg revealed that he had acquired the Death Row Records trademarks from MNRK Music Group (previously known as eOne Music). This initial transaction did not encompass the label's music catalog rights; however, reports indicated that Snoop was nearing agreements to obtain catalogs belonging to himself and other artists formerly signed with Death Row. Two days later, on February 11, 2022, he launched his third studio album under the Death Row banner, marking a comeback after 26 years since Tha Doggfather.
Snoop Dogg's acquisition excluded the rights to albums by Tupac Shakur and Dr. Dre, which reverted back to Interscope Records. Nevertheless, on March 4, 2022, Snoop asserted ownership over all albums originally released through Death Row, including his debut Doggystyle and Dr. Dre’s The Chronic. This claim was contested by Dr. Dre’s legal representative, who confirmed that Dre maintained exclusive control over The Chronic, which was reintroduced to streaming platforms on February 1, 2023.
On April 18, 2022, Death Row unveiled intentions to launch its proprietary streaming platform designed to provide artists with higher royalty rates compared to major existing services, aiming to increase revenue for musicians affiliated with the label.
In December of 2022, Snoop Dogg sold a portion of Death Row’s catalog rights to Gamma, a music label owned by Larry Jackson. Early releases in 2023 included Jane Handcocks’s World of Women and October London’s The Rebirth of Marvin. On February 12, 2023, Snoop announced that the catalog would be reintroduced on TikTok through SoundOn distribution. By March 9, 2023, the entire Death Row catalog had been fully reinstated across all leading streaming platforms.
Gang Violence
Death Row Records earned its reputation as "the most controversial record label in history," largely due to Suge Knight’s approach of employing gang members and the violent incidents connected to these affiliations. Knight himself was a member of the Mob Piru Bloods and recruited individuals from his own set as well as other Bloods factions such as Fruit Town Piru and Lueders Park Piru. Numerous murders linked to gang members associated with Death Row occurred over time, with many Bloods connected to the label ultimately losing their lives.
Killing of William "Rat" Ratcliffe
In 1995, William "Rat" Ratcliffe—an aspiring rapper affiliated with the Bounty Hunter Bloods—pressured Suge Knight for a contract signing. After Ratcliffe confronted Knight alongside other members of his set, Knight allegedly instructed Mob Piru member Wardell "Poochie" Fouse to carry out Ratcliffe’s murder.
Assassination of The Notorious B.I.G.
Following Tupac Shakur’s death and Suge Knight’s imprisonment for probation violations, Knight held Sean Combs—the CEO of Bad Boy Records—responsible for Tupac’s murder and sought revenge. Through his then-girlfriend Theresa Swann, Knight commissioned Wardell Fouse to assassinate The Notorious B.I.G., compensating Swann with $25,000, of which $13,000 was paid to Fouse.
Initial probes targeted LAPD officer David Mack and Amir Muhammed (also known as Harry Billups). After detective Russell Poole resigned in 1999, investigations stalled until they were reopened in 2006. Lead investigator Greg Kading concluded that Wardell Fouse was responsible for the shooting; however, since Fouse was killed in 2003, no charges were ever brought forward.
Conflict between Mob Piru and Fruit Town Piru
By the early 2000s, tensions arose between the Mob Piru and Fruit Town Piru Bloods, leading to multiple fatalities among Mob Pirus connected to Death Row Records, including:
- Alton "Buntry" McDonald, who was fatally shot on April 3, 2002, reportedly by George Williams (also known as "G" or "Ponytail").
- Henry "Hendog" Smith, the creator of the Death Row Records logo, killed on October 16, 2002 by a member of the Denver Lanes Bloods.
- Wardell "Poochie" Fouse, who was shot dead on July 24, 2003.
The conflict originated after George Williams, formerly Suge Knight's bodyguard, was dismissed for not returning two Death Row vehicles. Following his termination, Williams joined forces with Rodrick Cardale "Lil Rod" Reed from Fruit Town Piru. Both are believed to have played roles in arranging the killings of Mob Piru affiliates linked with Death Row Records.
Current artists
| Artist | Duration with label |
Label releases |
|---|---|---|
| Snoop Dogg | 1991–1998, 2022–present | 5 |
| Merkules | 2022–present | – |
| Jane Handcock | 2022–present | 1 |
| October London | 2023–present | 2 |
| Julian Torres | 2023–present | – |
| D Smoke | 2023–present | – |
| Tha Dogg Pound | 1992–1998, 2024–present | 2 |
| Tha Eastsidaz | 2024–present | 1 |
| Charlie Bereal | 2024–present | 1 |
Former artists
Danny BoyFormer Producers
| Artist | Duration with label |
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| Dr. Dre | 1991–1996 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| The D.O.C. | 1991–1994 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Michel'le | 1991–1999, 2002–2003 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Jewell | 1991–1997 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| The Lady of Rage | 1991–1998 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Paradise | 1991–1993 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||
| EMmage | 1991–1993 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Nate Dogg | 1992–1998 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Kurupt | 1992–1998, 2002–2005 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Daz Dillinger | 1992–1998 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| CPO | 1993–1996 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Sam Sneed | 1993–1996 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| O.F.T.B. | 1993–1998 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Lil' Bow Wow | 1993-1994 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Soopafly | 1994–1999 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||
| J-Flexx | 1994–1999 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Producer | Duration with the label |
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| Dr. Dre | 1991–1996 |
| Chris "The Glove" Taylor | 1991–1996 |
| Rhythm D | 1991–1992 |
| Daz Dillinger | 1992–1998 |
| Kevin Lewis | 1992–1999 |
| Sam Sneed | 1993–1996 |
| Sean "Barney Rubble" Thomas | 1993–1997 |
| Soopafly | 1994–1999 |
| Hurt-M-Badd | 1995–1998 |
| Darryl "Big D" Harper | 1996–1999 |
| Curtis "Kurt Kobane" Couthon | 1996–2000 |
| Reggie "Devell" Moore | 1996–1999 |
| Jim Gittum | 1998–2002 |
| Cold 187um | 1999–2002 |
| Darren Vegas | 2002–2004 |
Studio Albums
| Artist | Album Title | Details |
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| Dr. Dre |
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| Snoop Dogg |
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| Tha Dogg Pound |
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| '2Pac' (Tupac Shakur) |
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| 'Makaveli' (Tupac Shakur) |
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Compilation Albums
| Artist(s) | Album Title | Details |
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| Various Artists |
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| Various Artists |
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| Various Artists |
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| Various Artists |
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| Various Artists |
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| Various Artists |
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| '2Pac' |
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| Various Artists |
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| Various Artists |
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| 'Snoop Doggy Dogg' |
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| 'Tha Dogg Pound' |
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| 'Snoop Doggy Dogg' |
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| Various Artists |
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| '2Pac' |
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| Various Artists |
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| Various Artists |
15 Years on Death Row |
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| '2Pac' |
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| '2Pac' |
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| '2Pac' |
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| 'Snoop Doggy Dogg' |
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| 'Tha Dogg Pound' |
Doggy Bag |
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| 'Tha Eastsidaz' |
Still Easty |
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| 'Chocc' |
Journals to Johnny |
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See also
Further reading
- Have Gun Will Travel: The Remarkable Ascent and Turbulent Decline of Death Row Records, Ronin Ro, Doubleday, 1998, 384 pages
- Labyrinth: A Detective Explores the Murders of Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. and the Role of Death Row Records' Suge, Randall Sullivan, Atlantic Monthly Press, 2002, 384 pages
- The Killing of Tupac Shakur, Cathy Scott, Huntington Press, 2002 (2nd edition), 235 pages
- Welcome to Death Row, Directed by S. Leigh Savidge & Jeff Scheftel, (Video) 2001
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