Controversial music mogul Suge Knight forms Death Row Records using intimidation tactics. His reputation as an enforcer grows. He partners with Dr. Dre to change Hip Hop forever.
Dr. Dre discovers Snoop Dogg. Death Row releases The Chronic and Doggystyle, which are huge hits. Money pours in and everyone’s lives change, but Snoop faces murder charges.
We 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.
Suge 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.
Tupac dies and a gang war erupts in Compton. The once untouchable label crumbles as Suge’s probation violation lands him in prison. Biggie is murdered in Los Angeles. The Hip-Hop community mourns and calls for peace.
Retired LAPD Detective Greg Kading takes us through his investigation of Tupac’s and Biggie’s murders. The last remaining eye witness to Tupac’s assassination comes forward. The legacy of Death Row.