Suge Knight and Dr. Dre’s friendship deteriorated due to conflicts over the music industry and personal relationships.
Dr. Dre faced significant challenges while under contract with Ruthless Records, leading to a contentious release process orchestrated by Suge Knight.
The year 1995 marked a pivotal moment in hip-hop, with Suge Knight publicly criticizing Bad Boy Records and its artists during the Source Awards.
Tensions escalated as Tupac Shakur’s behavior changed after his release from prison, influenced by Suge Knight’s aggressive lifestyle.
Dr. Dre’s departure from Death Row Records was marked by a lack of direct communication with Suge Knight, leading to a significant shift in the label’s atmosphere.
Suge Knight allegedly planned to kill Dr. Dre due to jealousy over Dre’s success and the rise of his new label, Aftermath.
A violent altercation at a film set resulted in the death of Terry Carter, with Suge Knight later surrendering to police and claiming he sought to resolve tensions with Dr. Dre.
