The East Coast/West Coast Rivalry Ruined Suge Knight’s Life

If you’re into rap music, chances are you have heard of Suge Knight. The music executive and record producer was famously associated with hip-hop tycoons like Dr. Dre and Snoop Dog. Knight co-founded Death Row Records with Dre and served as the CEO of the label. He also helped launch the legendary Tupac Shakur’s career.

Suge Knight with his lawyer sitting in court / Suge Knight walking behind Tupac, who is posing for the paparazzi / Suge Knight on the red carpet in 2004

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Knight spent a lot of time in jail for countless different reasons such as probation violation, drug possession, and attempted murder, to name just a few. But his latest offense landed Knight in jail for the rest of his life. Knight is a complex person who is known for his rivalries, as well as his friendships with famous artists.