Welcome to Death Row

Welcome to Death Row

It Started in Compton. It Ended in Infamy.

2001•1h 44m•7.7/10

DocumentaryMusicTV Movie

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.7/10(11)

The record label Death Row Records has, since its creation in 1993, been synonymous with the American hip-hop climate. Formed by ex-bodyguard Suge Knight, the label has released seminal rap albums from luminaries including Dr. Dre, Snoop Doggy Dogg, and the famous hip-hop martyr Tupac Shakur. WELCOME TO DEATH ROW is a fascinating, well-researched documentary which explores the history of this intriguing and incredibly significant company.

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Xenon Pictures

Language

EN

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Released

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Cast

Suge Knight

Suge Knight

Self - CEO, Death Row Records (archive footage)

Dr. Dre

Dr. Dre

Self - Former Death Row Artist / Producer (archive footage)

Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg

Self - Former Death Row Artist

Tupac Shakur

Tupac Shakur

Self (archive footage)

Nate Dogg

Nate Dogg

Alonzo Williams

Lydia Harris

Self

Michael Harris

Self (voice)

Jewell

Jewell

Self - Rap Artist

Miller London

Miller London

Atron Gregory

Master P

Master P

Joe Lieberman

Joe Lieberman

Self (archive footage)

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