Suge Knight is accusing Snoop Dogg of fraudulently acquiring Death Row Records. In February 2022, Snoop acquired Death Row through MNRK Music Group (formerly eOne Music), the label with which he launched his career in the early ’90s. Suge Knight, the label’s co-founder and former CEO, raised concerns about the …
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Justice Clarence Thomas OK With Death Row Inmate Being Executed Before DNA Lawsuit Concludes
The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday in a 6-3 split decision that death row inmate Rodney Reed should get the chance to DNA test crime scene evidence. Of the three dissenters, only embattled conservative judge Clarence Thomas argued that Reed could still be executed, despite the DNA claim. The meat of Reed’s due process claimed concerns …
Read More »Snoop Dogg Adds Death Row’s Catalog Back On To Streaming Platforms
After acquiring ownership over Death Row Records last year and removing the label’s catalog from streaming, Snoop Dogg announced Thursday the albums are now back on streaming platforms. “Yessir. Heard you,” Snoop wrote on Twitter. “Death Row Records catalog is back streaming everywhere tonight 9pm pst.” In a follow-up tweet, he included a graphic …
Read More »Snoop Dogg Announces the Launch of ‘Death Row Cannabis’
On Thursday, Snoop Dogg announced that Death Row Records was entering the cannabis industry with “Death Row Cannabis.” Accompanying his announcement was a 22-second animated clip posted to his Instagram, which showed the updated iconic Death Row Records logo featuring the iconic prisoner holding a blunt. Death Row Cannabis’ first …
Read More »Oregon Gov. Commutes All Death Row Sentences in State to Life in Prison
The governor of Oregon is stopping the death penalty in the state. On Tuesday, Gov. Kate Brown said, “I have long believed that justice is not advanced by taking a life, and the state should not be in the business of executing people—even if a terrible crime placed them in …
Read More »Snoop Dogg Partners With eBay To Launch The Death Row Inmate Program Which Offers Exclusive Access To The Label’s Merch And Events
Snoop Dogg is teaming up with eBay to create a new membership program that offers exclusive access to Death Row Records merch and events. On Thursday, Uncle Snoop launched the Death Row Inmate Program (D.R.I.P), which gives fans exclusive access to the label’s merch and events. The program can only …
Read More »Snoop Dogg Releases A Red Wine Brand Named After Death Row Records
Snoop “keep a bag” Dogg is releasing a wine brand dedicated to him securing ownership of Death Row Records. Uncle Snoop have partnered with Treasury Americas to create a wine brand named after the infamous record label. The ‘Gin & Juice’ rapper and Treasury have created the red wine to …
Read More »Snoop Dogg Honors Jamie Foxx By Gifting Him A Death Row Records Chain
Snoop Dogg gifts Jamie Foxx his own Death Row Records chain. Snoop and Jamie recently appeared together on the red carpet premiere of their new Netflix film. Snoop took a moment to honor Jamie with a meaningful piece of jewelry. “Yeah, I got something for the Foxx man, you know, …
Read More »Ma$e Announces He’s Signing To Death Row Records [Video]
Mase is solidifying his position in history as he’s in the process of signing to Death Row Records. On Wednesday, the Harlem rapper claimed to be working on signing with Death Row. In an Instagram video, Mase said, “I’m on Crenshaw. Just passed Pico, just passed Slauson, and I’m out …
Read More »Mistrial Declared In Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Death Row Founder Suge Knight
A mistrial has been declared in the wrongful death lawsuit against former Death Row Records boss Suge Knight. On Wednesday, Compton Superior Court Judge Thomas Long had to make the decision after jurors failed to secure the nine votes needed to reach a verdict. The jury deadlocked 7-5, with the …
Read More »First Lady Of Death Row Records, Jewell, Reportedly Passed Away
Former singer-songwriter for Death Row Records, Jewell, has reportedly passed away. According to Reggie Wright Jr., the First Lady of Death Row took her last breath at 5 a.m. on Friday. Jewel’s death comes roughly two months following her hospitalization for eight pounds of fluid on her heart, lungs, and …
Read More »South Carolina Death Row Inmate Chooses Firing Squad Execution Over Electric Chair
As his death date draws near, a South Carolina death row inmate has chosen to be executed by firing squad. Richard Bernard Moore became the first prisoner in the state forced to choose how he wanted to die. The electric chair is South Carolina’s default, but inmates may also choose …
Read More »Dr. Dre’s Attorney Says Death Row Records Doesn’t Own ‘The Chronic’ Following Snoop Dogg’s Acquisition
It was recently announced that rapper Snoop Dogg recently acquired Death Row records, but according to Dr. Dre’s attorney, The Chronic was not a part of that. During an interview with Tidal, Snoop Dogg suggested the legendary hip-hop imprint had secured ownership of Dre’s album. However, Dre’s lawyer begs to differ. …
Read More »Bow Wow Will End His Music Career By Releasing Final Album With Death Row Records
Bow Wow may be officially retiring from music with his final album being released by Death Row Records, where he started. During a Q&A session on Twitter Friday morning, the 34-year-old actor/rapper was asked when he’ll work with Snoop Dogg again. Snoop was his mentor during the early stages of his …
Read More »Snoop Dogg Says Death Row Will Be an NFT Record Label [Video]
Snoop Dogg visited a Clubhouse room to announce some big news for his new acclaimed record label, Death Row Records. He says in the clip, “Death Row will be an NFT label. “We will be putting out artists through the metaverse. Just like we broke the industry when we was …
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