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Warren G Shuts Down Rumor That He Was Beaten Up By Dr. Dre

April 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Warren G is Death Row royalty. The rapper was one of the key members of the West Coast crew, courtesy of hits like “Regulate” and “This DJ.” According to Death Row co-founder Suge Knight, however, Warren G didn’t always get along with his peers. During the April 14 episode of Knight’s podcast, Collect Call With Suge Knight, he claimed that Warren G was beaten up by his own step brother, Dr. Dre. The claim that was denied by the Regulator himself.

Suge Knight started the episode by reflecting on Death Row’s heyday, but things took a turn for the awkward when Knight switched to the Warren G story. “You know when you was trying to use the phone when you wasn’t supposed to in front of Andre — your brother — slapped your a*s around,” he stated. “You start[ed] saying, ‘Okay blood. Okay blood. Please don’t do it no more, I’m sorry.’ You can say that that didn’t happen, but everybody knows it’s true.”

Warren G Exposes Knight’s “Tough Guy” Act

Despite Knight’s insistence that the incident was true, Warren G wasn’t having it. The rapper hopped on Instagram to call out Knight. “History would repeat itself, because n***a you wasn’t the only n***a in the room, n***a,” he reasoned. “You wasn’t by yourself. It was other people in the room, too. I’m not gonna say no names because like you said, we don’t talk…So why you on here talking? Let that sh*t go, man.” Warren G also criticized Knight’s reputation as a tough guy. He claims he defended Death Row’s honor whenever Knight got into trouble in the 1990s. “When you was at the comedy store,” Warren G added. “Fighting that little buff a*s n***a, who saved your muthaf***in ass? Me.”

To call Suge Knight’s reputation dubious would be an understatement. The ex-bodyguard is currently serving 28 years in prison, and will not be eligible for parole until 2034. Warren G, meanwhile, is getting ready to go on tour with fellow West Coast icons Snoop Dogg and DJ Quik. The trio will be embarking on the Cali To Canada tour, which kicks off June 3rd in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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Suge Knight Delivers Advice To J Cole After Kendrick Lamar Apology Turns Sour

April 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Suge Knight is someone who has always offered his opinion on big topics within the hip-hop world. Overall, he has mostly done so from prison. As many of you already know, Suge is serving a prison sentence. However, he has been able to connect with fans through his podcast called Collect Call. Regardless of what is going on in the world, Suge finds some time to talk about it. One of the biggest stories in the genre right now involves J. Cole, who offered an apology to Kendrick Lamar after a recent diss track.

Cole is being ripped apart online these days. Overall, fans are not happy with his decision to apologize, and they are making that very much known. This prompted the famous label executive to give Cole a bit of advice on how to handles these things, in the future. “Kendrick Lamar… he’s the only muthafucka with a cigar,” Suge said. “J. Cole, you’re supposed to say what you mean and mean what you say. To be the best, you gotta beat the best. It’s a contact sport. As we used to say back in the day, if you don’t want to be a gangsta rapper, go be R&B.”

Suge Knight Speaks

Overall, one could say this is some harsh advice. However, it isn’t any harsher than what has already been said in regard to all of this. Most fans are extremely disappointed in Cole right now. Moreover, some believe this spells the end of hip-hop as a competitive sport. Having said all of that, it is easy to see why Suge would have this kind of take.

Furthermore, let us know what you think of this take from Suge Knight, in the comments section down below. Do you think that Cole actually made a huge mistake by apologizing? Is there a way for him to come back from all of this? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. Overall, we will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Death Row Records’ ‘Above The Rim’ Soundtrack Turns 30 Years Old!

March 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

On this day in Hip-Hop history, Death Row Records, in conglomeration with Interscope Records, released the soundtrack to the popular film, Above the Rim. Winning the 1995 Source Award for Soundtrack of the Year, this album featured so many hits that it could have stood alone from the movie as a compilation album.

Acting as executive producers of the project, Suge Knight and Dr. Dre curated one of the most popular movie soundtracks of all time. This album featured artists 2Pac, Warren G, SWV, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, The Lady of Rage, and more. Due to the popularity of the artists and the success of the movie, the soundtrack sold 2,000,000 copies in the year of its release and peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart. Although it fell short on the mainstream chart, the album was able to grab hold of that #1 spot on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart. Here are some videos from the outstanding soundtrack to help jog your memory of its greatness.

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Dr. Dre’s Hollywood Walk Of Fame Ceremony Has Suge Knight Seeking Flowers From Prison

March 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is made up of over 2,700 stars – several of them belonging to some of the biggest names in hip-hop. On Tuesday (March 19), Dr. Dre finally joined the ranks, proudly celebrating at a star-studded ceremony alongside Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent, and other friends. “I’m incredibly grateful for your support throughout the years. Most of us have grown up together. And at nearly 60 years old, you’re still rocking with me, and I really appreciate that,” the former NWA member said during his speech.

“I’m nowhere near done. You better believe there’s a lot more coming,” the California native promised. “Pouring my whole soul and self into my passion for hip-hop led me on a pathway to an incredible career, and I’ve been fortunate enough to make a living doing exactly what I love to do.” While Dre and his contemporaries were obviously excited about the special occasion, criticism has been flying online due to the multi-talent’s troubling past with women.

Suge Knight Acknowledges Dr. Dre on His Big Day

All you Boys your Welcome!!! #drdre ##snoopdogg #Djquik pic.twitter.com/a70z9MdL3o

— Suge Knight (@sugeknight) March 20, 2024

One person who was unable to attend Dre’s ceremony was Suge Knight, who’s ineligible for parole until October 2034. Still, he made sure to commemorate the moment with a Twitter/X post demanding his flowers. “All you boys, [you’re] welcome!!! #DrDre #SnoopDogg #DJQuik,” the music executive wrote above a Getty Images screenshot from yesterday’s event. “And you contributed to this how??? Just asking,” someone wrote under Knight’s tweet, though he didn’t bother to give them a response.

As he continues to serve his 28-year sentence, Suge Knight is having no trouble getting his messages out to the public from behind bars. One of his latest viral stories is about Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and Diddy, all of whom the former Death Row Records leader claims are in a “secret society.” Read what the “Gin N Juice” hitmaker had to say about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Suge Knight Laments Industry Hypocrisy For Dr. Dre & Chris Brown

February 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Suge Knight says there’s a double standard in the industry when it comes to Dr. Dre. Discussing the Grammys naming their Global Impact Award after the legendary producer, Knight compared the industry’s treatment of him to Chris Brown. He brought up the topic on his podcast, Collect Call.

“You can have a man that’s part of that secret society and they gonna give him an award — the Impact Award,” he said. “That motherf*cker beat up more b*tches than anybody. This man gets an award for beating up women. Chris Brown is stripped of his crown and not saying it was right that him and Rihanna got into it and they had a fight or he beat her up. I’m not saying that, but what I’m saying is this: he had a fight with one woman or he beat up one woman — and they still casting stones at him.”

Suge Knight With Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg At “Murder Was The Case” Premiere

American rapper and producer Dr Dre (born Andre Young), record executive Suge Knight (born Marion Knight Jr), and rapper Snoop. Dogg (born Calvin Broadus Jr) attend the premiere party for ‘Murder. Was the Case’ (directed by Dre and Fab Five Freddy), New York. New York, circa 1995. The short film stars Snoop Dogg and its soundtrack released on Knight’s record label. (Photo by Nitro/Getty Images)

Knight further said: “They don’t give him his cigar, they don’t let him come perform, they don’t let him pretty much win awards. But you can have an Impact Award with Andre.” The award is said to “recognize the contributors, creatives and professionals with a proven track record of uplifting Black music.” JAY-Z was the latest artist to accept it. Check out Knight’s full comments on Dr. Dre below.

Suge Knight Speaks On Dr. Dre & Chris Brown

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The comparison between Dre and Brown comes after the latter claimed the NBA uninvited him from the All-Star Celebrity Game to keep sponsors happy. Be on the lookout for further updates on Suge Knight on HotNewHipHop.

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Suge Knight Clowned For Posting Intimate 2Pac Shower Photo

February 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Suge Knight is a figure within hip-hop who was feared for many years. Overall, he has had a hand in the careers of a lot of artists. Moreover, there are plenty of conspiracy theories surrounding the rap mogul and the things he has done. At the end of the day, these theories are almost impossible to confirm. However, if one thing is for certain, it’s that fans like to clown him. Now that he is in jail, it has been easier for people to do so without consequence. Sure, he has a podcast now, but he saves that for old stories and even rehashes of old feuds.

Yesterday, Suge found himself going viral for completely different reasons. As many of you already know, yesterday was Valentine’s Day. This can be a difficult holiday for many, especially if you are lovelorn. Well, he was looking to appeal to his women fans as he posted a nude photo of 2Pac in the shower. According to Suge Knight, this was a never-before-seen photo. “Happy Valentines Day to all my female 2pac Fans!!! Never seen before picture of 2pac taking a shower!!!” he wrote.

Suge Knight With A Valentine’s Day Post

This was all extremely bizarre, especially as he made sure to tag Jada Pinkett Smith. Subsequently, fans took to the comments and the quotes to question Suge for this post. Some were curious as to why he would even have a picture like that. Furthermore, there were some who began to question Suge and his sexuality. This is a common phenomenon on social media, and the posting of this photo certainly did not help matters in the least bit. Regardless, it is clear that maybe the former rap mogul made a miscalculation with this one.

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Let us know what you thought of Suge and his most recent post, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

Tell me 2Pac ain’t got no MFing Tramp Stamp. pic.twitter.com/gt1UnfneGQ

— AmericanShogun (@JakesEpiphany) February 14, 2024

why you got this picture, og?

— Narstradamus (@RYANNARsayshi) February 14, 2024

Lmaooooooo having a never before seen pic in your possession of him taking a shower n posting while in prison on Valentine’s Day is some wild shit big dawg I dont think you thought this was one thru https://t.co/3jUQFdpVDh

— Bo (@YoungBo101) February 14, 2024

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Boosie Says Suge Knight Tried to Sign Him in 2008 as the ‘Next 2Pac’

January 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

While Jadakiss tells one Suge Knight story, Boosie Badazz has another. Speaking with VladTV, Boosie revealed Knight wanted to add Boosie to the Death Row Records roster to make him the “next 2Pac.”

“Suge came down there to Baton Rouge in ’09, ’08, he was talking about signing me,” Boosie said. “People was telling him I was his next 2Pac.”

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Boosie Badazz Says He Nearly Signed With Suge Knight Before Prison Sentence

January 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Boosie Badazz says that he met with Suge Knight back in the 2000s, prior to his prison sentence, to discuss signing with Death Row. Appearing on VladTV, Boosie claimed that people had told Knight he could be the “next 2Pac.”

“Before I went to prison, Suge came down there to Baton Rouge in ’09/’08, he was talking about signing me. People was telling him I was his next 2Pac.” He didn’t go into details besides confirming he was interested in signing to Death Row. “Everything happen for a reason. When I’m down with you, I’m down with you. I’d have been beefing with everybody Suge would have been beefing with,” he added.

Boosie Badazz Performs In Houston

HOUSTON, TEXAS – MAY 28: Boosie Badazz performs on stage during the legends only concert series at Bar 5015 on May 28, 2023, in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images)

Boosie’s revelation about Death Row comes after he recently came to the defense of 2Pac’s legacy on social media. When T-Pain argued that Pac’s lyrical prowess wouldn’t hold up in the modern era, Boosie called him out on Twitter. “Why PAC still hittin n yo favorite lyricist Not? I don’t like when y’all sh*t on 2Pac,” he said at the time. “If he was living YALL wouldn’t step r talk about PAC n then death row n****s! 2Pac was a great lyricist. U probably wouldn’t understand him if u never been through the struggles that this world brings! @TPAIN I disagree the lyrics n songs these days last a couple years n there gone because they don’t have meaning. The lyrics don’t touch your heart.”

Boosie Badazz Recalls Meeting Suge Knight

Boosie doesn’t have the same level of reverence for every legendary rapper. He recently explained on social media that he’s still disappointed in Kanye West for his anti-Black statements and behavior. Be on the lookout for further updates on Boosie Badazz on HotNewHipHop.

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