Death Row Chronicles
A six-part documentary that chronicles the rise and fall of one of the most iconic Hip-Hop recording labels ("Death Row Records") in the 1990s and during the Golden Age of Hip-Hop. Founded by Suge Knight, Death Row Records gave rise to the 'Gangsta Rap' genre, along with elevating the careers of Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur, and Dr. Dre (the top producer in Hip-Hop and credited with the production of multiple iconic albums). The documentary premiered February 20,2018 on the Black Entertainment Television network.
- 2018-2018
- 1 season
- BET
- Documentary, Suspense, Music
- TV-14
A six-part documentary that chronicles the rise and fall of one of the most iconic Hip-Hop recording labels ("Death Row Records") in the 1990s and during the Golden Age of Hip-Hop. Founded by Suge Knight, Death Row Records gave rise to the 'Gangsta Rap' genre, along with elevating the careers of Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur, and Dr. Dre (the top producer in Hip-Hop and credited with the production of multiple iconic albums). The documentary premiered February 20,2018 on the Black Entertainment Television network.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
Origin Story
Tue, Feb 20, 2018
Former bouncer Suge Knight pries away talented producer Dr. Dre from Ruthless Records through intimidation and strong-arm tactics. He also funds the new enterprise by negotiating an investment from notorious drug kingpin. The premiere.
Episode 2
The Rise of Death Row
Tue, Feb 20, 2018 41 mins
Dr. Dre discovers Snoop Dogg, a small-time drug dealer from Long Beach with a unique, laid-back rapping style. The L.A. riots proves that gangsta rap was prescient in voicing the problems of the Black community of Los Angeles.
Episode 3
Enter Tupac
Wed, Feb 21, 2018 41 mins
Despite the label's success, our characters cannot escape trouble. Suge is charged with assault and battery, Dre is sent to jail, and most seriously, Snoop Dogg is charged with murder. Suge Knight and Tupac become a combustible force.
Episode 4
East vs. West
Wed, Feb 21, 2018
The East Coast/West Coast feud flares up after incidents in New York and Atlanta. Suge strengthens alliances with Bloods while Puffy links up with Crips. Tupac, fresh out of jail, experiences a creative explosion.
Episode 5
The Reckoning
Thu, Feb 22, 2018 41 mins
After Dr. Dre leaves the label, Suge struggles to keep the business afloat. Tupac Shakur is gunned down in Las Vegas and less than a year later, Notorious B.I.G. is killed in Los Angeles.
Episode 6
Under Investigation
Thu, Feb 22, 2018 41 mins
An eyewitness comes forward with information in the Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls murders. Suge faces the fight of his life in his murder trial. The legacy of Death Row Records.