Two weeks ago, while I was outside my office, my assistant approached me and mentioned that someone named “Suite” wanted to speak to me from jail. I was puzzled and asked who “Suite” was, and he clarified that it was actually “Suge” Knight. Surprised, I instructed him to put the call through, and to my surprise, we had a fascinating conversation.

Suge expressed his interest in coming onto my podcast to discuss various topics, including Diddy, Jay-Z, Biggie, Tupac, and the music industry in general.

Fast forward to yesterday, we conducted the podcast with Suge. Despite some logistical challenges due to his situation, including editing out interruptions, we had an engaging dialogue.

Suge made intriguing observations, particularly regarding Diddy’s behavior and whether he learned certain habits independently or from someone else. He even dropped names of individuals he claimed influenced Diddy negatively.

Furthermore, we delved into the controversies surrounding Tupac and Biggie’s deaths, shedding light on how these incidents impacted various stakeholders differently, financially and otherwise. Suge also shared insights into his own experiences, including his interactions with Dre and Eazy-E, offering perspectives that were new to me and likely to many listeners.

For avid followers of hip-hop and its history, Suge’s revelations were riveting. Despite his sometimes cryptic manner of speaking, those familiar with the language of the industry could decipher his messages. Overall, having Suge Knight on the podcast was a unique experience, filled with both enlightening and entertaining moments.