News of February 20, 2018
'Death Row Chronicles': BET Features Eyewitness to Tupac's Murder
Six episodes, unreleased archival footage, and an eyewitness to Tupac's murder: BET examines the history of Death Row Records.
Previously unreleased archival footage and, according to Billboard, an interview with someone who witnessed Tupac’s murder in Las Vegas: on February 20, 2018, BET launched the docuseries Death Row Chronicles about Death Row Records. Billboard had announced the date in January. The six episodes aired across three nights, with parts one and two on Tuesday at 10 p.m.
From Football in Compton to the Fall at the Helm of the Label
According to Vibe, Suge Knight and former label members speak, alongside people close to Tupac, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, and the Dogg Pound. Producer Mario Diaz said the series traces Knight’s path from a football prospect in Compton to the head of the label. It shows what made him strong and what contributed to his downfall.
Keffe D Makes Headlines in the Summer
The mentioned guest was Duane “Keffe D” Davis; his statements made headlines in the summer (see Keffe D). More on the label boss under Suge Knight.