Marion Hugh "Suge" Knight Jr. (/ ʃ ʊ ɡ / SHUUG; born April 19, 1965) [3] is an American record executive, former NFL player, and convicted felon, who is the co-founder and former CEO of Death Row Records. Knight was a central figure in gangsta rap's commercial success in …

Oct 4, 2018 · Former rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight was sentenced to 28 years in prison Thursday for the death of a man during a hit-and-run incident on the set of the movie “Straight Outta Compton.” Knight,...

Mar 1, 2021 · In the late 90’s up until the early 2000s, Knight spent a few years in prison for assault convictions and associated violations of probation. He was initially on probation after assaulting two...

Nov 17, 2023 · Suge Knight is a rap industry businessman who is the co-founder of Death Row Records, having worked with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur.

Aug 7, 2024 · Why is Suge Knight in prison? He got handed a 28-year sentence for his crimes. In September 2018, Knight was sentenced to 28 years in prison after pleading no contest to voluntary manslaughter.

Oct 1, 2023 · Suge Knight and his entourage attacked Orlando Anderson, an opposing gang member. The label owner was then sentenced to nine years in prison for violating his probation. He was released early on August 6, 2001.

Oct 4, 2018 · A Los Angeles judge on Thursday sentenced disgraced music mogul Suge Knight to 28 years in prison for a fatal hit-and-run, bringing a curtain down on one of the most successful careers...

Dec 3, 2023 · While serving his 28-year sentence for voluntary manslaughter (dropped from murder), Suge Knight alleged that he accepted his plea deal from his 2018 trial under false pretenses.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marion "Suge" Knight was sentenced Thursday to 28 years in prison for mowing down and killing a Compton businessman in a case that completed the former rap music mogul's downfall from his heyday as one of the biggest — …

Jun 10, 2022 · Reportedly a gang member with the Bloods, Suge Knight has been accused of assault, making threats, and kidnapping (via Page Six). Despite doing some short stints in prison, he was never sent away for a long time — earning him the name Teflon Don.