While Suge Knight may be in prison for voluntary manslaughter, that does not mean that he is resting on his feet. Instead, the 56-year-old has just sold his life rights for a biopic. He is in prison for another 25 years. The rap mogul has time for a personal project.
On December 20, Deadline reported that Knight has partnered with Steve Whitney and his production company TSW Films. The publication stated that Knight signed over his life rights for an upcoming biopic. Knight explained why he chose TSW Films in an interview with Deadline.
How Knight’s Biopic came to be
“Over the last 30 years, there has been so much talk about Compton, me, the inner cities, and Death Row – A lot of talk. Even when it comes to making my movie there has been so many imposters saying they have my rights, or they got the deal – that was, and is, all talk. I jumped off the porch in my neighborhood at a young age but never forgot where I came from. Most people try to ride for the hills, I made it and tried to bring as many people to the hills with me and feel that I was successful at it.”
“I met a guy named Mike Klein that was with Ruthless. David Kenner was on the phone with Michael Harris, and they took a meeting with Jerry Heller and during [the] process of taking that meeting, they were trying to sell [Dr.] Dre back to Ruthless behind my back. Mike Klein told me about it, and I respect him for it – We became friends. So, when it came time to do a real movie and tell the truth about it he introduced me to Steve Whitney. Now, Steve, Mike, and I, and the woman that has my back, are making this movie. Taking it to the next level!”
Whitney has also praised Suge Knight’s contributions to music. “During the golden era of rap and hip hop, all roads led through Suge Knight,” said Whitney. “That era helped define a new brand of music and culture that changed the world.”
No immediate details on the project yet, but there will be plenty to come. Stay with FMHipHop for more!
Written by Justin Acosta
Twitter: @hahalacka
