Suge Knight, the former CEO of legendary rap music label Death Row Records was recently sentenced to 28 years imprisonment for manslaughter in a long line of violent crimes not typically associated with a highly successful record executive. This film takes a look at Death Row and how L.A.'s street gang culture had come to dominate its business workings as well as an association with corrupt LA police officers who were also gang-affiliated. It would be this world of gang rivalry and dirty cops that would claim the lives of the world's two greatest rappers, Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls. People have only now started talking since Suge commenced his 28-year sentence and the film comes up with new evidence showing the involvement of the LAPD in these murders and their attempt to conceal evidence. Extras: Q&A with Trevor Nelson and director Nick Broomfield Trailer
Suge Knight, the former CEO of legendary rap music label Death Row Records was recently sentenced to 28 years imprisonment for manslaughter in a long line of violent crimes not typically associated with a highly successful record executive. This film takes a look at Death Row and how L.A.'s street gang culture had come to dominate its business workings as well as an association with corrupt LA police officers who were also gang-affiliated. It would be this world of gang rivalry and dirty cops that would claim the lives of the world's two greatest rappers, Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls. People have only now started talking since Suge commenced his 28-year sentence and the film comes up with new evidence showing the involvement of the LAPD in these murders and their attempt to conceal evidence. Includes Q&A with Trevor Nelson and director Nick Broomfield.
A documentary about the life of its proprietor and the works of Death Row record label, Suge Knight On The Real is executively-produced by the man himself and was made in 2001, following his release from prison after a sentence for parole violations. The story of Death Row records is a colourful one to say the least, the unofficial version of which is best told in Ronin Ro's Have Gun Will Travel: The Spectacular Rise And Violent Fall Of Death Row Records. This, however, is a decidedly official version that alludes only obscurely and fleetingly to the stories of corruption, violence and high-profile murder that have engorged Death Row from its early 90s beginnings. The segments featuring Knight himself are thoroughly dispensable. The sound quality is poor while Knight rambles like a sort of Stateside Terry Major-Ball, going on at some length about why he thought it necessary to bring along tennis shoes to court on the day of sentencing. His one interesting snippet is his bitchy assertion that Death Row star Dr Dre once told him he desperately wished he were white. The musical clips, a potted history of Death Row, are what make this a worthwhile purchase. Snoop Doggy Dogg, Dr Dre and Tupac Shakur are all featured here and while the subject matter of both the rappers and the videos is often depressingly boorish to the point of obnoxious--pathetic fixations on jewellery, status, "booty" and so on--the mostly Dre-generated, low-riding P-Funk rhythms are irresistible. Buy, in conjunction with the Ronin Ro tome. --David Stubbs
This triple DVD collector's edition is a true celebration of the most important MCs in hip-hop. 2 Pac 4 Ever: Tupac Shakur is resurrected in this in-depth profile that features rare unseen live footage and one-on-one interviews with the iconic rapper filmed months before his fatal shooting in Las Vegas. Narrated by legendary rapper KRS One 2-Pac 4-Ever includes rare studio and backstage footage interviews with Pac in his trailer and film of him freestylin' at the Clinton Correctional Facility where he was an inmate. The DVD also features live performance clips from the House Of Blues L.A. in 1996 and during the 'Hit Em Up' video shoot in L.A. that same year. Tupac remembered in on-screen interviews by the people who knew him best including close friends Mike Tyson Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopez his backup crew The Outlawz abd Bizzy Bone amongst others. One thing is guaranteed - you've never seen Tupac like this before. Notorious BIG - Chronicles Of Junior Mafia: Chronicles Of Junior M.A.F.I.A. provides a rare glimpse into the life and times of Notorious B.I.G. by way of exclusive personal footage and music videos. Featuring interviews with Lil' Cease and other members of Junior M.A.F.I.A. this astonishing DVD tells the true previously untold story of one of Hip-Hop's most revered superstars. Among the subjects covered are the East Coast/West Coast beef between and the murders of Biggie and Tupac the M.A.F.I.A.'s break-up with their controversial frontwoman Lil' Kim and of course the fateful and tragic events of 9th March 1997. Big Pun Still Not A Player: Through in-depth interviews with Big Pun's family friends and contemporaries this takes an intimate look at the ravaged life and high times of Christopher Big Punisher Rios. From the spit and blood struggles on the street to the livin' it large lifestyle of a hip-hop player at the top of his game resulting in a losing battle with his imposing 700-pound figure it's a raw gritty and real account of the extraordinary life of one of hip-hop's biggest stars. The special edition DVD release of also includes the bonus disc 'Big Pun Live' featuring exclusive footage of Pun's scorching live performances.
Some legends never die.... The legacy that lives forever. To coincide with the 8th anniversary of Tupac Shakur's untimely death in 1996 this September sees the resurrection of rap's most enduring legacy with the DVD release of 2-Pac 4-Ever. Tupac Shakur is resurrected in this in-depth profile that features rare unseen live footage and one-on-one interviews with the iconic rapper filmed months before his fatal shooting in Las Vegas. Narrated by legendary rapper KRS One 2-Pac 4-Ever
Erotic video and hip-hop impresario Luther Luke Campbell (of 2 Live Crew fame) hosts his own variety show with LUKE'S PEEP SHOW. Originally broadcast on Pay-Per-View the action-packed hour has Luke hanging with rap phenomenons Lil' Kim Jay-Z 2Pac the Notorious B.I.G. and producer Suge Knight. As always scantily clad and curvaceous women abound!
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Welcome To Death Row:The record label Death Row Records has since its creation in 1993 synonymous with the American hip-hop climate. Formed by ex-bodyguard Suge Knight the label has released seminal rap albums from luminaries including Dr. Dre Snoop Doggy Dogg and the famous hip-hop martyr Tupac Shakur. 'Welcome To Death Row' is a fascinating well-researched documentary which explores the history of this intriguing and incredibly significant company. Tha Eastsidaz:Multi-platinum rapper Snoop Dogg stars in a gritty and realistic tale of double cross and revenge set in his native Long Beach CA. Tha Eastsidaz tells the story of Killa Pop (Snoop Dogg) as a respected and powerfull gang kingpin looking to get out of the game - as soon as he pulls of one final deal. His trusted lieutenant Crackle (Tray Deee) has set everything up the place the time the price... and him. Now Pop is fighting to survive in maximum security while Crackle steals the empire he has worked his entire life to build. Aided from the outside by gun-toting gangstresses Doggie's Angels and his loyal friend Snap (Goldie Loc) Killa Pop and partner (Darryl Brunson) plan an ingenious escape and a brutal payback for Crackle in an incredible climax you'll never forget.
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