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Death Row Chronicles

  • Watchlist
  • 2018-2018
  • 1 Season
  • BET
  • Documentary, Suspense, Music
  • TV-14
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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.

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Leonard Jefferson
Self
Funkmaster Flex
Self
Alvin Gray
Suge Knight

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

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.

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