A six-part documentary that chronicles the rise and fall of one of the most iconic Hip-Hop recording labels "Death Row Records" in the 1990s and during the Golden Age of Hip-Hop.
Where to Watch Season 1
6 Episodes
Origin Story
E1
Origin StoryFormer bouncer Suge Knight pries away talented producer Dr. Dre from Ruthless Records through intimidation and strong-arm tactics. He also funds the new enterprise by negotiating an investment from notorious drug kingpin. The premiere.
The Rise Of Death Row
E2
The Rise Of Death RowDr. Dre discovers Snoop Dogg, a small-time drug dealer from Long Beach with a unique, laid-back rapping style. The L.A. riots proves that gangsta rap was prescient in voicing the problems of the Black community of Los Angeles.
Enter Tupac
E3
Enter TupacWe follow Tupac’s transformation from street poet and activist to hard core gangsta rapper at Death Row. Tupac’s legal troubles mount and he faces prison time. Suge declares war and East/West beef escalates.
East vs. West
E4
East vs. WestSuge gets Tupac out of prison and All Eyez On Me is a massive hit. Despite success, Death Row faces huge set backs when street violence at the label leads to Dre’s departure before Tupac is shot in Las Vegas.
The Reckoning
E5
The ReckoningAfter Dr. Dre leaves the label, Suge struggles to keep the business afloat. Tupac Shakur is gunned down in Las Vegas and less than a year later, Notorious B.I.G. is killed in Los Angeles.
Under Investigation
E6
Under InvestigationAn eyewitness comes forward with information in the Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls murders. Suge faces the fight of his life in his murder trial. The legacy of Death Row Records.
Cast of Season 1
Carter HarrisSelf
Mario DíazDirector / Producer
Randy FerrellProducer
Camilla DhanakProducer
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