Suge knight latest news
Suge Knight, whose real name is Marion Hugh "Suge" Knight Jr., is a former American record producer and music executive who was a key figure in the hip-hop industry in the 1990s and early 2000s. He is the co-founder of Death Row Records, a record label that was home to artists such as Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg.
Here are some of the latest news and updates about Suge Knight:
Legal Issues
- In 2015, Suge Knight was arrested and charged with murder after he ran over two men, Terry Carter and Cle "Bone" Sloan, with his truck on the set of the film "Straight Outta Compton." He was later charged with voluntary manslaughter.
- In 2018, Suge Knight pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to 28 years in prison.
- In 2020, Suge Knight's lawyers filed a motion to reduce his sentence, citing his poor health and the fact that he has been serving his sentence in solitary confinement.
Health Issues
- In 2019, Suge Knight was hospitalized after suffering a heart attack in his cell at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego, California.
- In 2020, Suge Knight's lawyers reported that he was suffering from a range of health problems, including high blood pressure, diabetes, and a heart condition.
Music and Business Ventures
- In 2020, Suge Knight announced that he was launching a new record label, Black Kapital Records, which would focus on signing and promoting new artists.
- In 2020, Suge Knight also announced that he was working on a new book, "The Suge Knight Story," which would detail his life and career in the music industry.
Personal Life
- In 2020, Suge Knight's son, Suge Knight Jr., was arrested and charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing a man in Los Angeles.
- In 2020, Suge Knight's daughter, Bailei Knight, was arrested and charged with drug possession and other offenses.
These are just a few of the latest news and updates about Suge Knight. As a former music executive and convicted felon, Suge Knight's life and career continue to be the subject of much media attention and public interest.