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It appears Death Row Records doesn’t own The Chronic after all. During a recent interview with Tidal’s Elliott Wilson, Snoop Dogg suggested the legendary hip-hop imprint had secured ownership of Dr. Dre’s debut album. However, Dre’s lawyer wants to make it very clear that isn’t the case. “There are false reports out regarding ownership by Death Row of Dr. Dre’s The Chronic,” […]
Snoop Dogg has reassured fans that Death Row Records is in good hands. Weeks after he was announced as the label’s new owner, the legendary West Coast rapper sat down with Tidal’s Elliott Wilson to discuss the acquisition and his overall vision for the imprint. “I’m looking at Death Row just depreciating. I’m watching how I’m putting Def Jam back in the […]
Snoop Dogg’s takeover of Death Row Records is officially complete. According to Billboard, the rapper/entrepreneur has finalized a deal to purchase the iconic imprint’s recording catalog. The news comes just weeks after Snoop confirmed he had purchased the Death Row brand from MNRK, the NYC music company that acquired the label in 2013. Though the terms of the catalog deal have not […]
The Dr. Dre-centric Super Bowl LVI halftime show on Sunday night was one to remember. With appearances from Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent, and even Anderson .Paak on drums, it catered to generations of hip-hop fans. But for Snoop, it meant more than just the music. Fans who were paying close attention to […]
Snoop Dogg has had a big week. The Long Beach rapper is celebrating the momentous occasion with a new chain, featuring a pendant from the cover of his newest album, B.O.D.R. (Bacc on Death Row), which released on Friday. He’s set to wear the new piece during his Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show, with the chain […]
Suge Knight’s son spoke with TMZ about Snoop Dogg acquiring Death Row Records from the Blackstone investment firm MNRK Music Group earlier this week. Suge Jacob Knight considers Snoop’s ownership of the label co-founded by his father to be a “victory for the West Coast,” which he considers to be in need of a win following the recent […]
Snoop Dogg has acquired Death Row Records from the Blackstone-controlled company MNRK Music Group. According to Business Wire, the rap legend will be leading the brand for the coming years as its new owner. Snoop originally joined Death Row in 1993 where he dropped his critically acclaimed debut album, Doggystyle. Snoop will also be releasing his upcoming album, B.O.D.R. under […]
CPO Boss Hogg, real name Vince Edwards, has passed away. His death was confirmed by rapper E-A-Ski and journalist Chad Kiser. CPO was previously signed to Death Row Records. It’s unknown how the Compton, California native died, though, according to his Instagram, he was dealing with some health issues. Ambrosia For Heads reports that CPO also […]
Snoop Dogg thinks that Death Row Records would be a lot different if he were in charge. And as he’s heard, that day may come soon. The legendary West Coast MC caught up with Gillie Da Kid and Wallo on a new episode of Million Dollaz Worth of Game Sunday, and explained that he thinks he […]
ComplexCon returns to Long Beach Nov. 6 – 7 with hosts J. Balvin and Kristen Noel Crawley, performances by A$AP Rocky and Turnstile, and more shopping and drops. Secure your spot while tickets last! Buy tickets Grammy Award-winning audio engineer Derek “MixedByAli” Ali announced on Monday the launch of his new record label, NoName Recordings. The […]
