Music Superstar Snoop Dogg Fires Back at Suge Knight Over Claims of Supporting 2Pac’s Accused Killer

Snoop Denies Suge’s Allegations

Music superstar Calvin “Snoop Dogg” Broadus Jr. did not hold back when responding to Marion “Suge” Knight Jr.’s claims that the hip-hop superstar advocated for Tupac “2Pac” Shakur’s accused killer.

On September 29, 2023, Las Vegas police officers arrested Duane “Keefe D” Davis in connection with the 1996 killing of 2Pac. Keefe D pleaded not guilty, and his trial is set to begin on Feb. 9, 2026.

Snoop Dogg Claps Back at Suge Knight For Claiming He Tried To Bail Out Man Suspected Of Being Involved with 2Pac’s Death (Photos: @snoopdogg / Instagram; AP Photo/File)

“Since I been in here, Snoop and other people been trying to bail [Keefe D] out, cause he talking too much,” Knight said in the prison-call interview. In fact, hip-hop producer Wack 100 put up $112,000 to bail out Davis last June, but a judge refused to accept the money on the grounds that the court suspects Davis would have used his freedom to speak about the 2Pac slaying in a TV series.

Knight, 59, also claimed Snoop, 53, lied about visiting 2Pac in a Las Vegas hospital after the “Dear Mama” rapper was shot in September 1996.

The Compton native added, “That definitely didn’t happen. Snoop didn’t go to the hospital. That’s a lie.” He then suggested that Keefe D is revealing information about 2Pac’s death.

Snoop has addressed Knight’s allegations about his supposed connection to Keefe D. The current Death Row Record CEO threw the liar label back at his former boss.

Snoop Fires Back with a Shot

“This n—- [won’t] stop talking about me, mad cuz I own Death Row, I realize your real lies,” Snoop commented on Instagram.

Snoop purchased the legendary record company in February 2022. In April 2023, TMZ reported that Knight questioned whether the transaction was legal despite not providing any evidence to back up his doubt.

Internet Reacts to the Drama

The Art of Dialogue’s Instagram page reposted a screenshot of Snoop’s response to Knight. The comment section filled up with people giving their takes on the conflict.

“They both lie a lot so who knows,” one person stated. However, another person aimed explicitly at the D-O-Double-G, writing, “Snoop has proven to have buster tendencies.”

A Look Back at the History of Death Row Records

In addition, rap fans mentioned the troubled history of the West Coast-based music label that has been home to acts like Snoop, 2Pac, Dr. Dre, Tha Dogg Pound, Michel’le, and Nate Dogg.

“What you expect, you brought Death Row Records! That name and label is cursed,” someone commented in response to Snoop’s denial about potentially helping Keefe D.

Snoop’s Account of Visiting 2Pac in the Hospital

Whether Suge was right about Snoop wanting to bail out 2Pac’s suspected killer is unproven at the moment, but Snoop is on record telling the story of going to see a hospitalized Pac before his passing.

In May 2022, Snoop made an appearance on internet personality Logan Paul’s “Impaulsive” podcast, where he spoke about the aftermath of the drive-by shooting that eventually caused 2Pac’s death.

Shakur was gunned down on Las Vegas Boulevard in September 1996 after attending the Bruce Seldon vs. Mike Tyson WBA heavyweight championship boxing match at the MGM Grand with Knight and others.

Knight’s Legal Troubles

Knight is presently serving a 28-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter in 2018. The disgraced record industry executive was convicted for fatally hitting his friend, Terry Carter, with his Ford Raptor truck during a promotional video shoot for the “Straight Outta Compton” biographical movie.

Conclusion

This drama between Snoop Dogg and Suge Knight is just the latest chapter in the long and troubled history of Death Row Records. As the two hip-hop heavyweights continue to trade barbs, fans are left wondering what’s next for the label and its iconic artists.

FAQs

* What is the latest drama between Snoop Dogg and Suge Knight?
Snoop Dogg is denying Suge Knight’s claims that he advocated for Tupac’s accused killer, Keefe D.
* What is the history of Death Row Records?
Death Row Records was a West Coast-based music label that was home to iconic artists like Snoop, 2Pac, Dr. Dre, and more. The label has been plagued by controversy and legal troubles over the years.
* What is Snoop’s account of visiting 2Pac in the hospital?
Snoop claims to have visited 2Pac in the hospital after the drive-by shooting, but Suge Knight disputes this account.
* What is Suge Knight’s current legal status?
Suge Knight is currently serving a 28-year prison sentence for voluntary manslaughter after pleading guilty in 2018.