Collect Call With Suge Knight
Collect Call With Suge Knight features raw and unfiltered conversations between the incarcerated legendary founder of Death Row Records and some of hip-hop culture’s most influential figures--past, present and future. Created and curated by hip-hop media icon Dave Mays, Collect Call showcases a side of Suge Knight that most have never seen. Suge’s honesty, vulnerability and current state of mind will all be heard in this groundbreaking podcast series, along with the wisdom and charisma that made him one of Hip-hop’s most powerful and influential business executives of all time. Collect Call will take its audience on a fascinating journey that will reveal the truth, tell incredible never-before-heard stories, and seek to inspire, educate and empower the new generation of hip-hop fans worldwide.
Episodes
August 21, 2024 • 42 mins
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 h...
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July 30, 2024 • 28 mins
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 ou...
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July 9, 2024 • 23 mins
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 Micha...
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June 28, 2024 • 39 mins
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 gettin...
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June 14, 2024 • 24 mins
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 li...
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June 6, 2024 • 22 mins
Suge begins by talking about the state of things currently on the West Coast. He feels like outsiders are taking advantage of all the West Coast’s resources and wants to see the West become more united. He shouts Kendrick Lamar and DJ Mustard along with some of the artists he feels are representing well. Suge moves on to talk about the case that has him currently serving 28 years in prison. He provides new insights into why he took...
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May 30, 2024 • 25 mins
In this episode of Collect Call, Suge Knight addresses the importance of taking responsibility for one’s actions and decisions. He admits that he did not listen to Tupac’s concerns about the use of off-duty police officers to do security, and how they were used to infiltrate and destroy the Black Panther movement. In light of the recent arrest of Keefe D for the murder of Tupac, this raises some important questions about the FBI’s ...
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May 15, 2024 • 35 mins
00:45 In historical fashion, this episode begins with Suge addressing what Mother’s Day, and a relationship with his mother essentially means in totality.
1:00 Suge gives an introspective view into why he feels the way he does, due to his relationship with his mother. And ultimately what allowed him to appreciate having the relationship he was afforded.
1:45 Continuing to give insight to what his response and reaction has to be; th...
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May 2, 2024 • 39 mins
This episode begins with an introspective message from Suge regarding the pros and cons of growing up in the inner city as a young black man. Leading with the question “what if?” Suge addresses the difference in outcome depending on what environment an individual is raised in. And ultimately how one’s environment dictates life experiences.
4:22 Continuing with examples of how jealousy or lack of information often leads to division ...
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April 10, 2024 • 37 mins
'Collect Call With Suge, Episode 15: Simon Says' presents a fresh take on Suge Knight's life, digging deep into the events surrounding Tupac Shakur's murder. This episode goes beyond retelling Suge's past; it aims to flip the script on one of hip-hop's biggest mysteries.
We're cutting through the myths, calling out the misinterpretations, and dropping some new bombshells, all from the sources themselves. Join Suge on a revealing t...
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March 26, 2024 • 34 mins
Suge Knight returns to shed light on his often misunderstood role as a benefactor within the music industry, despite being entangled in a web of betrayal by figures like MC Hammer and Deion Sanders, and his complex bonds with legends like Tupac Shakur. Amidst recounting these narratives, he peels back the layers of the industry's darker aspects, including systemic racism and exploitation, illustrating the juxtaposition between his ...
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March 9, 2024 • 31 mins
Suge Knight is back to share his perspective on more of the double standards and secrets of the music and entertainment industry. He speaks on the negative imagery being promoted on TV and in music and puts things in context of the history of Black folks in this country. He tells a funny story about Katt Williams and comments on Beyonce’s move into country music. He closes out with comments on the latest allegations against Sean “D...
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February 17, 2024 • 37 mins
Suge starts off talking about why he likes Taylor Swift, and moves on to talk about some of the many women in music who have impacted his life at various stages and why he respects each of them. Artists ranging from Freda Payne and Teena Marie, to Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, Whitney Houston and others are all discussed. Suge switches gears in the last segment of the episode, addressing the current state of beefing taking place among wom...
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February 4, 2024 • 25 mins
Suge discusses the history of the grooming of Black talent in the music industry. Starting with Michael Jackson and Berry Gordy, Suge traces a line that includes Russell Simmons, Andre Harrell, Puffy, Usher and others. Suge shares his views on how so many Black entertainers feel that they have to change their looks, change the way they talk and are made to feel uncomfortable in their own skin. Suge shifts gears and directly addres...
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January 25, 2024 • 29 mins
Suge continues to share his insight on the state of the current entertainment business and the way it treats Black talent. He discusses his belief in God and his determination to use his platform to do things that can help his people. He talks about true friendship and how dangerous so-called friends can be.
2:09 Suge shares his feelings about Taraji P. Henson, Nicole Kidman and Oprah Winfrey
5:32 Suge addresses the hiring of Briti...
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January 16, 2024 • 30 mins
Suge gets his first collect call from none other than Katt Williams. Katt and Suge are family and they catch up to discuss the impact of Katt’s monumental interview with Shannon Sharpe. They talk about next steps to creating change. Katt is in the studio working on his album and plays Suge an exclusive preview of Katt’s response to Ludacris.
1:46 Suge talks about a conversation he had with his son Legend about Katt’s interview on t...
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December 30, 2023 • 33 mins
In episode 8 of Collect Call, Suge reflects on how his instinct to be loyal led to him making decisions that he now understands were stupid. He covers situations with Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Jimmy Iovine, Dr. Dre and others where he let his loyalty dictate his actions. Suge talks about how he never fit in with the music industry and some of the secret things that go on behind the scenes, sharing a new perspective on the recent ...
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December 20, 2023 • 37 mins
In this episode, Suge talks about how he valued giving back and describes the way he grew up in Compton. Suge opens up for the first time in a long time about Tupac and describes how hard Tupac worked to make Death Row a family and get everyone on the label involved with the making of All Eyez On Me. He discusses how he feels when he hears about rappers who have been killed and how the recent death of Takeoff from the Migos affecte...
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December 9, 2023 • 37 mins
On this episode of Collect Call With Suge Knight, Suge gets down to the truth about Jimmy Iovine's manipulative ways, how pinning crews against each other has become the industry's oldest trick. Some interesting information is revealed about Tupac’s mother, Afeni Shakur. Suge also addresses the recent call Dave Mays received from Snoop Dogg for being part of the groundbreaking podcast Collect Call.
1:37 Suge explains why owning y...
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December 2, 2023 • 25 mins
On this episode of Collect Call With Suge Knight we hear how the smash record “California Love” came about and who is and isn’t getting paid from it. Suge details connecting the dots while also alluding to there being no love in California amongst people he once has done business with. The truth is told about Pac’s relationship with Dre & Snoop & also Pac’s lifelong friendships with Treach and Scarface. Suge addresses Puffy’s invol...
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