Death Row Records

Death Row Records is a record label that was founded in 1991 by Dr. Dre and Suge Knight, and was once home to some of West Coast hip hop's most well-known rappers, including 2Pac, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound (Kurupt and Daz Dillinger). Death Row has sold nearly 50 million albums worldwide, and generated close to $750 million in revenue. The label was also once home to Jewell, RBX, The Lady of Rage, Warren G, K-Solo, Michel'le, Danny Bo... more

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  • 1991
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