The infamous figure Suge Knight was sentenced to 28 years in prison back in 2018 for a fatal hit-and-run incident. Known for his role in shaping West Coast hip-hop through Death Row Records, Knight’s name had long been linked with controversy and legal troubles. While many believed his prison time would end his influence on the culture, he surprised everyone by finding a way to stay relevant.
Even from behind bars, Knight managed to start a podcast, stirring up interest and curiosity. His move raised questions about how he managed to connect with the outside world and maintain his voice in the industry, despite the strict constraints of his prison life.
Suge Knight’s Podcast Power Move: Breaking Barriers from Behind Bars
Suge Knight, the notorious co-founder of Death Row Records, managed to defy expectations—even from behind bars. Locked up since 2018 for voluntary manslaughter, he kicked off Collect Call with Suge Knight, a weekly podcast, sparking intrigue about how he pulled this off while serving a 28-year sentence.
The show, launched by Breakbeat Media, features Knight’s candid phone conversations with Breakbeat Founder Dave Mays and other guests from the hip-hop world and beyond.
The 59-year-old, who crashed his pickup truck into Terry Carter and Cle “Bone” Sloan back in 2015, claimed self-defense but ended up with a lengthy sentence. Eligible for parole in 2034, he remained vocal even from San Diego’s RJ Donovan Correctional Facility.
Knight’s first episode got heads turning as he called out artists like Warren G and Akon, praised women stars like SZA and Cardi B, and accused Death Row Records of being taken from him under shady circumstances.
Mays, who’s been connected to Knight for over 30 years, said the podcast lets Knight’s raw, unfiltered voice break through. He alluded to Rolling Stone:
It’s the most raw, authentic thing you could hear. It’s uncut… There’s not all this editing involved. There’s certain people that are going to listen to it, and they’re immediately going to know what he’s talking about. The [mindset for the] core audience is, ‘If you know you know. If you don’t know, you’ll figure it out.’
That’s the vibe they’re going for—no heavy editing, just Knight speaking his mind. The episodes offer glimpses into Knight’s thoughts, addressing critics and recognizing artists like Never Broke Again Young Boy and Doja Cat, who blew up while Knight was behind bars.
The idea came from Breakbeat CCO Brett Jeffries, who saw potential in letting Knight’s voice be heard beyond the prison walls. The plan wasn’t just about nostalgia; it’s about Knight’s take on the current music landscape and politics. He even invited listeners to send in questions, promising to answer them on the show.
For Suge Knight, Collect Call isn’t just a platform; it’s his way of staying connected, setting the record straight, and contributing to the culture that he once dominated.
Suge Knight Exposed Diddy’s Alleged Role in “Hollywood’s Dirty Secrets”
Suge Knight didn’t hold back during his CUOMO interview, alleging that Sean “Diddy” Combs was not the only one who put young artists through disturbing acts in the industry. Knight painted a grim picture of decades-old practices, calling out Diddy’s alleged involvement in what he called “Hollywood’s dirty secrets.”
Diddy, arrested in September on charges including s*x trafficking and racketeering, remained locked up in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, denying all allegations. Knight suggested the mogul’s actions were learned behavior, saying, “hurt people, hurt people.” He urged the industry to change, warning that without it, history would keep repeating itself.
The podcast Collect Call with Suge Knight is available on Spotify and YouTube.
