Collect Call With Suge Knight, Episode 13: One Life To Live

Collect Call With Suge Knight, Episode 13: One Life To Live

Author: Breakbeat Media March 10, 2024 Duration: 31:46
Suge Knight is back to share his perspective on more of the double standards and secrets of the music and entertainment industry. He speaks on the negative imagery being promoted on TV and in music and puts things in context of the history of Black folks in this country. He tells a funny story about Katt Williams and comments on Beyonce’s move into country music. He closes out with comments on the latest allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs, or “Puffy” as Suge still refers to him. 3:04 Suge comments on how so many Black folks have to act stupid to be on TV. He discusses Leslie Jones’ and Snoop Dogg’s Olympics coverage and the double standard that Sha; Leslie Jones Olympics’ commentary; double standard of how Sha’Carri Richardson was treated. 5:27 Suge discusses the origin of the word “Blood” in post-slavery days. 9:03 Suge talks about the gang peace treaty in LA in 1992 following the release of the Rodney King beating footage and how police posing as gang members caused the breakdown of peace. 12:54 Suge discusses the impact that the peace treaty had on the success of The Chronic and in helping to break West Coast hip-hop worldwide. 15:12 Suge gives Katt Williams his props and tells a hilarious story about Katt and his encounter with a street guy in the Fox Hills Mall back in the day. 21:06 Suge shares his perspective on Beyonce’s move into country music and points out that Black people were the ones who originallycreated country western. He also highlights the incredible talent of singer Tanner Adell, who has been doing country music and has had the look that Beyonce is rocking now. 19:54 Suge discusses the existence of a secret society in the music industry and how record execs don’t want strong Black men in the industry and have found ways to control them. 22:22 Suge reminds us of some awkward past interactions between Puffy and Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and The Game.  34:00 Suge shouts out some of the younger talent he likes, including Coi Leray, 21 Savage, and Summer Walker. 35;00 This week Collect Call’s “Go For Self” segment features rapper Najee Jana from New Orleans. NEW EPISODES OF COLLECT CALL WITH SUGE KNIGHT ARE RELEASED WEEKLY Make sure you comment, like and subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Visit the @BreakbeatMedia YouTube page for video versions of our shows, https://www.youtube.com/@breakbeatmedia This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money. Stop paying for all those unwanted monthly subscription charges, go to https://Rocketmoney.com/Suge for details.  This episode is sponsored by Home Chef. For 18 free meals, free shipping plus free dessert for life, go to https://HomeChef.com/Suge for details.  Executive Producers: Dave Mays (@therealdavemays) & Brett Jeffries (@igobybrettj) Executive Producer: Toi-Lin Kelly Editor & Producer: Trae Quaintance for Black Wolf Agency Audio: Chris Cobbs Sound effects: Envato Elements IG: @BreakbeatMedia @OfficialSugeKnight @TheRealDaveMays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From inside a prison, the legendary and controversial founder of Death Row Records connects directly with the culture he helped define. Collect Call With Suge Knight is exactly that: a series of raw, unfiltered phone conversations between Suge Knight and pivotal figures from across the spectrum of hip-hop. Curated by hip-hop media pioneer Dave Mays, this podcast bypasses the usual filters and media interpreters, offering a channel straight to the source. Listeners are brought into discussions that span generations, featuring artists, executives, and cultural icons from the past, present, and future who have been shaped by or have shaped the world Suge helped build. The result is an unprecedented auditory document that challenges preconceptions. Here, you’ll encounter a complexity often missing from the headlines-moments of surprising honesty, personal vulnerability, and reflections from a unique state of mind shaped by decades at the epicenter of music and incarceration. This isn't a narrated true crime story; it is a primary source, placing you on the call for conversations that dissect legacy, power, and the untold stories of an era. For anyone fascinated by the intricate intersections of society, culture, and the real human stories behind the music, this groundbreaking podcast from Breakbeat Media serves as an essential, unfiltered record.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 25

Collect Call With Suge Knight
Podcast Episodes
Episode 23 - Doggy Dogg World [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:00
In this episode, Suge details Snoop's early interactions with Death Row and himself. Explaining the unique characteristics he brought to the fold, he talks about the trust they shared and good times that were experienced…
Episode 22 - Politics As Usual [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:43
Suge starts off this episode by diving into the promise he saw in Nate Dogg's talent from the moment they met. He later gives details on little-known aspects of J-Lo and Diddy's past relationship and how they may be affe…
Episode 21 - Dirty Harry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:01
Suge Knight was never an executive known to be “all in the videos,” and in this episode he explains why a great leader leads from the back. Suge talks about recording sessions with Tupac and what really went into produci…
Episode 20 - Dre Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:01
In this episode, Suge responds to podcast fans who have asked him to go through each person that was a key part of Death Row Records and give his rundown on the good and bad about them. First up, Dr. Dre. Suge talks us b…
Episode 19 - Different [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:40
In this episode, Suge talks about what it means to be different. His message to the younger generation is that it’s ok to be different. He goes on to explain what made Tupac different. Suge discusses Donald Trump’s recen…
Episode 18, Part 2 - Untouchable [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:01
Suge begins by talking about the state of things currently on the West Coast. He feels like outsiders are taking advantage of all the West Coast’s resources and wants to see the West become more united. He shouts Kendric…
Episode 18 - Responsibility [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:05
In this episode of Collect Call, Suge Knight addresses the importance of taking responsibility for one’s actions and decisions. He admits that he did not listen to Tupac’s concerns about the use of off-duty police office…
Episode 17 - Dear Mama [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:21
00:45 In historical fashion, this episode begins with Suge addressing what Mother’s Day, and a relationship with his mother essentially means in totality. 1:00 Suge gives an introspective view into why he feels the way h…
Episode 16: If "If" Was A Fifth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:59
This episode begins with an introspective message from Suge regarding the pros and cons of growing up in the inner city as a young black man. Leading with the question “what if?” Suge addresses the difference in outcome…
Collect Call With Suge Knight, Episode 15: Simon Says [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:05
'Collect Call With Suge, Episode 15: Simon Says' presents a fresh take on Suge Knight's life, digging deep into the events surrounding Tupac Shakur's murder. This episode goes beyond retelling Suge's past; it aims to fli…