Collect Call With Suge Knight

Suge gets his first collect call from none other than Katt Williams. Katt and Suge are family and they catch up to discuss the impact of Katt’s monumental interview with Shannon Sharpe. They talk about next steps to creating change. Katt is in the studio working on his album and plays Suge an exclusive preview of Katt’s response to Ludacris.

1:46 Suge talks about a conversation he had with his son Legend about Katt’s interview on the Shannon Sharpe podcast

3:32 Suge recalls an early encounter with Katt where he learned just how much love and respect Katt had for Tupac. Suge talks about how many of the people who were close to Pac never displayed the kind of loyalty after he died that he saw in Katt that day.

6:55 Katt says he felt he was Pac and Pac was him, and he thought the way Pac died didn’t make sense. Katt talks about the unbreakable bond that he and Suge have.

11:08 Suge says Pac and Katt are the two baddest mf’s in the world and asks Katt if he’s heard people calling him “Katt Pac.” Katt explains how he feels about this and then brings up Jada Pinkett and Will Smith.

12:54 Suge talks about what needs to be done now that Katt has opened up people’s eyes. Katt says he is building a 200-acre movie studio. Suge talks about some tv series he wants to create with Katt.

14:38 Suge asks Katt about his new album. Katt reveals that he has a song with Cardi B on his album. Suge calls Cardi the female version of Tupac.

18:05 Suge plans to get his freedom soon and tells Katt he needs to get off the phone and go work out.

18:43 Suge calls back while Katt is in the studio working on a Ludacris response record. Katt plays the song over the phone and Suge calls it “Hit Em Up Part 2.”

25:23 Suge calls out to TD Jakes, Oprah Winfrey and Donald Trump to take his Collect Call.

26:22 Suge mentions that he heard about Yo Gotti’s brother being killed and speaks on how the major record labels make money from the violence surrounding the hip-hop industry while they don’t have to deal with the devastating real-life consequences.

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Suge Knight is back to share his perspective on more of the double standards and secrets of the music and entertainment industry. He speaks on the negative imagery being promoted on TV and in music and puts things in context of the history of Black folks in this country. He tells a funny story about Katt Williams and comments on Beyonce’s move into country music. He closes out with comments on the latest allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs, or “Puffy” as Suge still refers to him.

3:04 Suge comments on how so many Black folks have to act stupid to be on TV. He discusses Leslie Jones’ and Snoop Dogg’s Olympics coverage and the double standard that Sha; Leslie Jones Olympics’ commentary; double standard of how Sha’Carri Richardson was treated.

5:27 Suge discusses the origin of the word “Blood” in post-slavery days.

9:03 Suge talks about the gang peace treaty in LA in 1992 following the release of the Rodney King beating footage and how police posing as gang members caused the breakdown of peace.

12:54 Suge discusses the impact that the peace treaty had on the success of The Chronic and in helping to break West Coast hip-hop worldwide.

15:12 Suge gives Katt Williams his props and tells a hilarious story about Katt and his encounter with a street guy in the Fox Hills Mall back in the day.

21:06 Suge shares his perspective on Beyonce’s move into country music and points out that Black people were the ones who originallycreated country western. He also highlights the incredible talent of singer Tanner Adell, who has been doing country music and has had the look that Beyonce is rocking now.

19:54 Suge discusses the existence of a secret society in the music industry and how record execs don’t want strong Black men in the industry and have found ways to control them.

22:22 Suge reminds us of some awkward past interactions between Puffy and Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and The Game.

34:00 Suge shouts out some of the younger talent he likes, including Coi Leray, 21 Savage, and Summer Walker.

35;00 This week Collect Call’s “Go For Self” segment features rapper Najee Jana from New Orleans.

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In this episode, Suge talks about what it means to be different. His message to the younger generation is that it’s ok to be different. He goes on to explain what made Tupac different. Suge discusses Donald Trump’s recent felony convictions and suggests that asking about whether someone is a felon should be removed from job applications. Suge questions the billions of dollars the United States government gives to other countries like Ukraine and asks why we can’t spend some of this money to help the Black community here at home. Suge talks about the power of today’s technology and explains what he calls “the Reggie Bush syndrome.” Finally, Suge talks about what it means to “be outside” and how his being outside all the time lead to him being inside.

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Suge continues to share his insight on the state of the current entertainment business and the way it treats Black talent. He discusses his belief in God and his determination to use his platform to do things that can help his people. He talks about true friendship and how dangerous so-called friends can be.

2:09 Suge shares his feelings about Taraji P. Henson, Nicole Kidman and Oprah Winfrey

5:32 Suge addresses the hiring of British actors to play Black American roles in films and TV shows

8:38 Suge relates the advice his grandmother gave him about preachers when he was a boy, and sends an invitation to TD Jakes to take his Collect Call

10:10 Suge talks about his childhood and some of the things his mother did to try to help others in their neighborhood. He describes a lesson he learned from his father and extends an offer to help someone from his old neighborhood get some therapy.

16:04 Suge talks about what makes someone a true friend and talks about how real his friendship has always been with boxing champion Mike Tyson

19:01 Suge mentions that he was told about the recent interview that Michael Harris did with TMZ and that he’s heard that Interscope may be doing a deal with Snoop and Michael Harris

23:10 Suge shows a photo of the security walkie talkie that Warren G referred to in his recent Drink Champs interview. This walkie talkie has been at the center of some of the theories surrounding how Tupac was killed.

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This episode begins with an introspective message from Suge regarding the pros and cons of growing up in the inner city as a young black man. Leading with the question “what if?” Suge addresses the difference in outcome depending on what environment an individual is raised in. And ultimately how one’s environment dictates life experiences.

4:22 Continuing with examples of how jealousy or lack of information often leads to division within our culture, Suge points out that “if” Eazy E would have listened to his advice, the landscape of hip hop would look a lot different.

04:51 Referring to the crack epidemic of the ‘80s leading into the ‘90s, Suge points out the devastation witnessed within the Black community as families were ultimately divided and destroyed once leadership was erased.

06:15 Pointing out how and why money & influence plays a pivotal role in success for one’s self and those around us; Suge points out how his resources allowed many people around him to avoid the pitfalls of the streets and prison by having access to lawyers and strong legal representation. Which has often times been a key reason for individuals going to or remaining in the prison system.

07:01 The episode takes a journey into the notion of time, how valuable it is, and ultimately how it is the one thing no one is in control of. Pointing out that the one thing an individual can never get back is and always will be “time.” Suge is clear on its value and importance.

11:58 Class is fully in session as Suge points out the importance of knowing, embracing, and respecting the history of individuals who laid the foundation for sports and entertainment in the Black community. Making reference to icons like Jackie Robinson, Gale Sayers, OJ Simpson and Jim Brown, the doors were open for athletes like Michael Jordan and Lebron James to have an enormous impact with their brands and endorsements.

13:25 Continuing with facts and key points of how perception determines outcomes, Suge points out similarities between his situation and the situation OJ Simpson experienced. Making it clear that people often judge others before judging themselves and how the effects can be detrimental to one’s freedom and overall life.

21:15 Suge explains his love and respect for Snoop and how he always wanted to see Snoop be successful during his time at Death Row. Asking the question, “How could he do something like that to Pac. And how could he do something like that to me”? referring to a situation involving Michael Harris allegedly speaking with the FBI.

25:55 Suge makes reference to Snoop’s role in acquiring Death Row amd working with Michael Harris in an attempt to erase Suge’s connection and ties with the label he ultimately built from the ground up. Asking the question, “Am I supposed to sit back and accept it? Or do I set the record straight and try to help all?”

27:45 Suge tells the story of how OJ Simpson was given 9 years in prison for attempting to retrieve his property and how it’s so similar to the situation with Suge having physical and intellectual property stolen from him.

30:18 Suge explains the artists and individuals on the label who were given Death Row chains and makes it clear who was representing the label. He also makes it clear that anything outside of being done directly by him is false.

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