Hip Hop History Month: The House That Death Row Built

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As we celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop, there is no way we cannot mention an iconic label that is just as known for being infamous as it is for being influential. It is a legacy that is shrouded in magnificent highs and devastating lows.

We are talking about Hip Hop’s crown jewel in the West: Death Row Records.

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Formed in 1991, the label was co-owned and operated by prolific producer Dr. Dre and former bodyguard Marion “Suge” Knight. From its launch, Death Row quickly rose to become the top label of the 1990s. Projects from artists such as Dre, Snoop Doggy Dogg and 2Pac became instant classics.

However, financial troubles, legal scuffs, and the death of the label’s most iconic artist would make Death Row’s downfall happen as quickly as its rise. Despite that, we still acknowledge the label as a cornerstone of Hip Hop. Make no mistake that the label’s impact is still felt to this day.

This is the house that Death Row built.

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