Collect Call With Suge Knight, Episode 15: Simon Says

Collect Call With Suge Knight, Episode 15: Simon Says

Author: Breakbeat Media April 10, 2024 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 flip the script on one of hip-hop's biggest mysteries. We're cutting through the myths, calling out the misinterpretations, and dropping some new bombshells, all from the sources themselves. Join Suge on a revealing trip to set the record straight and question preconceived notions about the legacy of 2pac, one of the music world's most widely discussed figures. 00:00 The episode begins with a reflection on Suge's formative years, set against "Backstabbers" by The O'Jays, highlighting his early challenges in the music industry, including copyright battles with Death Row artists. 03:30 Suge narrates his journey through the music industry's highs and lows, emphasizing the betrayals he faced and his commitment to maintaining integrity and accountability amidst adversity. 05:00: A key moment unfolds as Suge discusses providing job opportunities and the critical advice Snoop Dogg gave his crew to avoid Vegas. This advice, tied to the events leading to Tupac's death, sheds light on the complex web of relationships within their group. 08:00: The discussion shifts to explore Suge's nuanced relationships with key figures like Puffy, Mob James, and the Southside Crips, dissecting the entangled alliances and the impact of community rumors. 10:00: Suge delves into the deep sense of betrayal following Tupac Shakur's shooting in Las Vegas, reinforcing the values of loyalty and honesty instilled by his mother. 13:00: The narrative broadens to address the challenges Suge faced in the entertainment industry after Tupac's passing, particularly with Snoop Dogg, and his efforts to debunk widespread rumors. 16:00: Reflecting on instances of personal betrayal, Suge discusses his approach to extending respect and love, even in the face of deceit, and navigating the industry's trials. 18:30: Offering insights into his upbringing, Suge shares the influential lessons of courage and ethics learned from his family, underscoring the importance of upholding personal truths. 20:00: Speaking directly about overcoming past adversities, Suge emphasizes his journey towards honesty and his aspirations for a future marked by positive change and impact. 22:00: Concluding, Suge reflects on Tupac's lasting legacy and his own commitment to clarifying the truth, highlighting his ongoing pursuit of justice and authenticity in addressing the narrative around the Tupac conspiracy. 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 Earnin. Download Earnin today in the Google Play or Apple app store. Type in Collect Call under PODCAST when you sign up. This episode is sponsored by Prize Picks. Download the Prize Picks app today and use code "Suge" for a first deposit match up to $100. Video/audio content from MTV, Drink Champs, Bomb 1st, Vlad TV, Art Of Dialogue, used on basis of fair use. Executive Producers: Dave Mays (@therealdavemays) & Brett Jeffries (@igobybrettj) Executive Producer: Toi-Lin Kelly Producer: Londen “DJ L” Buckner Producer: Vince Ewing Producer: Legend Knight Original Music & Scoring: Londell "DJ L" Buckner & Vince Ewing Audio: Chris “Syah” Cobbs IG: @BreakbeatMedia @OfficialSugeKnight 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
Collect Call With Suge Knight, Episode 13: One Life To Live [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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 con…
Episode 12 - Salute The Women [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:11
Suge starts off talking about why he likes Taylor Swift, and moves on to talk about some of the many women in music who have impacted his life at various stages and why he respects each of them. Artists ranging from Fred…
Episode 11 - The Fight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:51
Suge discusses the history of the grooming of Black talent in the music industry. Starting with Michael Jackson and Berry Gordy, Suge traces a line that includes Russell Simmons, Andre Harrell, Puffy, Usher and others. S…
Episode 10: No Gray Area [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:44
Suge continues to share his insight on the state of the current entertainment business and the way it treats Black talent. He discusses his belief in God and his determination to use his platform to do things that can he…
Episode 9 - 1st Guest Call w/Katt Williams (part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:00
Suge gets his first collect call from none other than Katt Williams. Katt and Suge are family and they catch up to discuss the impact of Katt’s monumental interview with Shannon Sharpe. They talk about next steps to crea…
Episode 8 - Loyal vs. Stupid [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:16
In episode 8 of Collect Call, Suge reflects on how his instinct to be loyal led to him making decisions that he now understands were stupid. He covers situations with Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Jimmy Iovine, Dr. Dre and…
Episode 7 - Jealousy Is Worse Than Hate [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:49
In this episode, Suge talks about how he valued giving back and describes the way he grew up in Compton. Suge opens up for the first time in a long time about Tupac and describes how hard Tupac worked to make Death Row a…
Episode 6 - Jimmy LIE-Vine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:28
On this episode of Collect Call With Suge Knight, Suge gets down to the truth about Jimmy Iovine's manipulative ways, how pinning crews against each other has become the industry's oldest trick. Some interesting informat…
Episode 5 - California Love [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:12
On this episode of Collect Call With Suge Knight we hear how the smash record “California Love” came about and who is and isn’t getting paid from it. Suge details connecting the dots while also alluding to there being no…
Episode 4: Suge & Puff [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:06
On this episode of Collect Call With Suge Knight we get straight to business! Listen as Suge tells us about people who knew Pac would get shot in Las Vegas that fateful night & also exclusive stories about Puff/P Diddy!…