Current Age and Personal Details
Suge Knight was born on April 19, 1965, making him 60 years old as of the latest public records. He remains a central figure in hip-hop history and is widely referenced in discussions about the business side of rap music Forbes.
His full name is Marion Hugh Knight Jr., and he is best known as the co-founder of Death Row Records. Knight's age is frequently cited in media coverage when reviewing the rise and fall of the label that defined West Coast gangsta rap.
Career Timeline and Net Worth
Suge Knight co-founded Death Row Records in 1991 with Dr. Dre, The D.O.C., and Dick Griffey. The label quickly became a dominant force in hip-hop, signing artists such as Tupac Shakur, Snoop Dogg, and Tha Dogg Pound.
As of the most recent estimates, Suge Knight's net worth is reported to be negative due to legal fees, settlements, and incarceration costs. His peak net worth was estimated at around $100 million during the mid-1990s, before financial troubles and lawsuits eroded his wealth SEC filings.
Legal Issues and Current Status
Suge Knight was sentenced to 28 years in prison after pleading no contest to voluntary manslaughter in a fatal 2015 hit-and-run case in Compton, California. He is currently serving his sentence at California State Prison, Corcoran, with a projected release date in 2034.
Knight's legal troubles began long before the 2015 incident, with prior arrests for assault, weapons charges, and unpaid debts. His imprisonment marked the end of an era for Death Row Records, which filed for bankruptcy in 2006 and has remained largely inactive since Forbes.
