Holdin’ Court Podcast

Legendary Bay Area rapper B-Legit sits down for one of his realest conversations yet, breaking down his journey from the streets of Vallejo, California to becoming hip-hop icons alongside his cousins and groupmates E-40, D-Shot, and Suga-T as The Click.

In this episode, B-Legit opens up about the early grind, family ties, Vallejo’s influence on their sound, and how they built a movement that would help shape independent rap and West Coast hip-hop forever.

No industry myths. No watered-down stories. Just raw game, real history, and legacy talk straight from one of the architects.

B2K pulls up for a powerful and emotional conversation about brotherhood, healing, and what it really took to overcome years of infighting, pride, and public pressure. For the first time, all four members open up about the journey from conflict to forgiveness — and how personal growth made space for a new era of unity.

From child stars to global R&B icons, the group breaks down the behind-the-scenes moments fans never knew, the fallout that almost ended everything, and the breakthroughs that brought them back into alignment. They share how maturity, communication, and accountability helped rebuild tr...

Damion Young, also known as Damizza, is an American radio executive, record producer, artist and author. Young began his career as a studio assistant at the age of 12, where Young went on to popularize numerous artists while working at Santa Barbara’s KHTY station, including Fiona Apple, Garbage and Hootie & the Blowfish, and later served as the head of Los Angeles’ Power 106 and New York’s Hot 97. Young would later go on to produce Crybaby (Mariah Carey song) featuring Snoop Dogg. Young, has also worked with Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, and Korn. Young would later go on to produce for ar...

Isaac Hayes III is a trailblazing music producer, entrepreneur, and digital visionary carrying forward the legacy of his legendary father, soul icon Isaac Hayes. As the founder and CEO of Fanbase, a groundbreaking social media platform empowering creators to monetize their content directly, Hayes is redefining ownership and influence in the creator economy.

With a background producing hits for artists like T-Pain, Lil Jon, and K-Michelle, Isaac has evolved from chart-topping producer to tech innovator—bridging the gap between culture, creativity, and equity. His outspoken advocacy for Black ownership, fair pay, and digital independence has made him a...

Hip-hop legend Master P breaks down one of the most anticipated moments in Southern rap history — the long-awaited Cash Money vs No Limit Verzuz. From the street politics that once divided the two powerhouse labels to the brotherhood that finally brought them to the same stage, Master P shares raw insight into how this cultural moment came together and why it mattered for the New Orleans hip-hop legacy. In this exclusive recap, Master P reflects on the viral moments that shook social media — from fans debating classic hits to surprise guest appearances and emotional tributes that reminded the world why...

West Coast legend MC Eiht sits down for a raw and unfiltered interview about his early life growing up in Compton, the realities of gang culture, his rise in hip-hop, and his past beef with DJ Quik. MC Eiht also shares stories from his storied music career, his role in shaping West Coast rap, and what it was like working with Kendrick Lamar on Good Kid, m.A.A.d City.

02:31 – 06:15 | Compton Roots & Family Background

MC Eiht describes growing up in a single parent home after his parents’ split, explaining how Compton in t...

Ray Daniels is an entrepreneur, visionary, and media personality living at the intersection of music and culture. Daniels has found success weaving these two worlds together in an authentic, human, and unapologetic way. Through his work as the founder of LYI Agency (Leverage Your Influence) — a cutting-edge multi-media company—as well as being the host of The GAUDS Show and founder of RAYDAR LLC—a music industry powerhouse encompassing music publishing, label services, consulting and artist management—Daniels and the artists he represents have played a role in powering some of the most iconic artists and hits of our generati...

Pastor Troy sits down with Rachel Renee' and Big Court to discuss his upbringing in the church and being the son of a pastor. PT admits that his parents were supportive of his rap career despite their strong religious beliefs and practices.

He released his first album, We Ready (I Declare War), in 1999. To generate attention and buzz, he attacked record producer Master P verbally on the song "No Mo Play in G. A."

Fellow Georgia-based rapper Ludacris enlisted Troy to appear on his Jermaine Dupri-produced song "Get Off Me", from the former's Def Jam Recordi...

Cynthia Rothrock is a martial arts expert and athlete, who went on to become a film actress, starring in a number of highly successful martial arts action movies. She first made a name as an action actress in Hong Kong before going on to wow audiences in her home turf. At the time of her popularity, she was well-known as the "Queen of Martial Arts films". Cynthia Rothrock is the World Champion in martial arts Forms and Weapons (1981-1985). Her goal was to be undefeated and retire after five years. With over 100 competitions, she holds the undefeated worldwide record...

Big Court & his co-host/daughter Rachel Renee' discuss the genius of the Wayans family as they are inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall Of Fame. They also debate if female rappers like Glorrila, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and Doja Cat are contributing to the preservation of Hip Hop as they dominate the charts. Big Court & Rachel Renee' also unpack the general publics insatiable appetite for controversial and messy content and how Holdin Court Podcast refuses to partake.

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Havoc The Mouthpiece is the West Coast gangsta rapper/impresario played an important role in South Central Cartel's success as one of the more recognized early- to late-'90s rap collectives to come from Los Angeles. Not to be confused with Havoc from Mobb Deep. Havoc also aided in SCC being signed to Def Jam and he is son of Robert "Squirrel" Lester who was a founding member of the legendary soul group The Chi-Lites.

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Karyn White's self-titled debut album Karyn White was released in 1988. It was produced by L.A. Reid and Babyface and achieved platinum status in the U.S.. The album contained the Hot 100 hit singles "The Way You Love Me", "Secret Rendezvous", and "Superwoman" as well as the No. 1 R&B hit "Love Saw It", a duet with Babyface himself. White was nominated in the Best R&B/Urban Contemporary New Artist category for the 1989 Soul Train Music Awards, which was won by Al B. Sure! She also received nominations for two Grammy Awards. She became the first female artist...

Havoc The Mouthpiece is the West Coast gangsta rapper/impresario played an important role in South Central Cartel's success as one of the more recognized early- to late-'90s rap collectives to come from Los Angeles. Not to be confused with Havoc from Mobb Deep. Havoc also aided in SCC being signed to Def Jam and he is son of Robert "Squirrel" Lester who was a founding member of the legendary soul group The Chi-Lites.

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Rashan Ali is a multi-media personality, actor, author and philanthropist from Decatur, Georgia. A graduate of FAMU, Rashan has done radio & television since 2002, most recently on TV One’s “Sister Circle.” She is the founder of Sporty Girls, Inc: The Cool Soror Podcast and Brand and The Coach’s Daughter Production Company. You can see her on the new series, “All The Queen’s Men” which is streaming on BET Plus.

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Cisco Reyes was born and raised in New York and now resides as a working actor in Los Angeles. He is an Afro Latino of Puerto Rican and Trinidadian decent. Cisco has a BA in Film and Television from HBCU Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. He then went on to study acting at the Beverly Hills Playhouse under founder Milton Katselas, Richard Lawson and Gary Imhoff. Cisco is best know for his lead role as "Jesus" in the cult classic crime comedy "Next Day Air". He recurred on numerous TV series such as: Bosch Legacy, Chicago PD, A...

Baby Jade co-hosts the Big Facts Podcast and works as an artist talent manager. She also serves as a partner with the Atlanta based talent competition ‘The Shit Show.’ She has worked as the head of management at Corporate Thugz Entertainment and Duct Tape Entertainment in Atlanta, GA.

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Damion Hall, also known as Damion "Crazy Legs" Hall is an American R&B singer from The Bronx, New York. He is a member of the new jack swing group Guy and is the brother of Guy member, Aaron Hall. He has released one solo album, Straight to the Point, in 1994, which spawned one single, "Satisfy You", featuring Chanté Moore. That song managed to reach No. 48 on the Billboard R&B charts. He is currently unsigned but managed by celebrity and sports manager Glenn Toby. 

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New Orleans bred rapper and Original Hot Beezy, Turk, was first discovered in 1996 when the owners of Cash Money Records (brothers Ronald "Slim" Williams and Brian "Baby" Williams) noticed the aspiring artist rapping and rhyming in the nearby Magnolia projects. Later that same year, Turk made his recording debut with a cameo on Juvenile's solo debut, “Solja Rags.” Turk was billed as Young Turk, and welcomed into the newly formed Hot Boys (which also included Juvenile, B.G., and Lil Wayne), issuing “Get It How U Live!” in 1997 and “Guerilla Warfare” two years later. Turk continued to make cameos on other rap...

Hailing from Kansas City, Kansas, Dewey Da Don is a powerhouse in the Midwest rap scene known for his gritty lyricism, undeniable flow, and a sound that blends street authenticity with mainstream appeal. From a young age, Dewey developed a passion for music and a deep connection to the culture, which quickly translated into his raw, unfiltered style. His name is synonymous with both hard-hitting bars and a relentless work ethic, earning him respect across the regional hip-hop circuit.

Dewey's career took flight as he began collaborating with some of the biggest names in the game, solidifying...

Roy Scott, CEO and founder of Healthy Hip Hop, was heavily influenced by hip-hop culture growing up. After graduating high school, he passed on a promising college basketball career to become a rapper. Years later, Roy picked up his four-year-old son, Justus, from school and noticed him repeating his explicit lyrics word for word. That’s when he knew a drastic change was needed and Healthy Hip Hop was born. ​Healthy Hip Hop serves as a positive alternative that focuses on uplifting youth through promoting mental and physical health, educational achievement and personal empowerment.

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Roy Scott, CEO and founder of Healthy Hip Hop, was heavily influenced by hip-hop culture growing up. After graduating high school, he passed on a promising college basketball career to become a rapper. Years later, Roy picked up his four-year-old son, Justus, from school and noticed him repeating his explicit lyrics word for word. That’s when he knew a drastic change was needed and Healthy Hip Hop was born. ​Healthy Hip Hop serves as a positive alternative that focuses on uplifting youth through promoting mental and physical health, educational achievement and personal empowerment.

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A successful businessman in the furniture and real estate industries, O'Guin recognized that Tech N9ne's talent was being mismanaged and partnered up with him to form Strange Music around 2000. A believer in the Japanese business philosophy that the middleman should be cut out, O'Guin built a Strange Music studio and started making all merch in-house.

Travis O'guin and Tech N9ne continue to defy industry rules by ascending onward and upward, as he makes Forbes‘ Cash Kings list again. Earning a spot alongside hip hop heavyweights like Diddy, Dr. Dre, Jay Z, Drake, Ph...

Strange Music's built an empire over the years. Tech N9ne alongside his partner Travis O'Guin essentially helped build the template for independent rappers on the grind. Since 1999, they've approached the industry on their own accord, both musically and business wise. However, they definitely faced their fair share of adversities while trying to make it. We recently spoke to Travis O'Guin for our latest episode of Holdin Court Podcast where he spoke on Tech N9ne's come up, their struggles and more.

A successful businessman in the furniture and real estate industries, O'Guin recognized...

Strange Music's built an empire over the years. Tech N9ne alongside his partner Travis O'Guin essentially helped build the template for independent rappers on the grind. Since 1999, they've approached the industry on their own accord, both musically and business wise. However, they definitely faced their fair share of adversities while trying to make it. We recently spoke to Travis O'Guin for our latest episode of Holdin Court Podcast where he spoke on Tech N9ne's come up, their struggles and more.

A successful businessman in the furniture and real estate in...

Bentley Kyle Evans made his acting debut in the 1990 film House Party. He is most notable as the show runner on several sitcoms, among them Martin (1992–1997) on FOX, The Jamie Foxx Show (1996–2001) on The WB, and Love That Girl! (2010–2014) on TV One. Evans is also the creator of Love That Girl! and the co-creator of The Jamie Foxx Show. Outside of television, Evans is the co-screenwriter, with his Martin star Martin Lawrence, of Lawrence's 1996 feature film, A Thin Line Between Love and Hate.

Evans created, executive produces and directs the TV series Family Time, which...

Bentley Kyle Evans made his acting debut in the 1990 film House Party. He is most notable as the show runner on several sitcoms, among them Martin (1992–1997) on FOX, The Jamie Foxx Show (1996–2001) on The WB, and Love That Girl! (2010–2014) on TV One. Evans is also the creator of Love That Girl! and the co-creator of The Jamie Foxx Show. Outside of television, Evans is the co-screenwriter, with his Martin star Martin Lawrence, of Lawrence's 1996 feature film, A Thin Line Between Love and Hate.

Evans created, executive produces and directs the TV series Family Time, which...

Big Court & his co-host/daughter Rachel Renee' discuss the genius of the Wayans family as they are inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall Of Fame. They also debate if female rappers like Glorrila, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and Doja Cat are contributing to the preservation of Hip Hop as they dominate the charts. Big Court & Rachel Renee' also unpack the general publics insatiable appetite for controversial and messy content and how Holdin Court Podcast refuses to partake.

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After finding success with Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Krayzie Bone recorded his solo debut, Thug Mentality 1999, in 1999. The album was released as a double disc set, featuring a large selection of guest appearances, including Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Mo Thugs, Mariah Carey, ThugLine, The Marley Brothers, Big Pun, Fat Joe, Cuban Link, Gangsta Boo, E-40, 8 Ball & MJG, Kurupt, Naughty By Nature and Snoop Dogg. The album was largely produced by multi instrumentalist Romeo Antonio and was certified platinum by the RIAA.

In 2001, Krayzie Bone released Thug On Da Line, which received generally positive reviews from music critics and...

BeBe Drake (Part 2 ) Talks Meeting Ice Cube, Playing Ms. Pearly IN "Friday After Next", "Boomerang", and Working With John Witherspoon, Eddie Murphy, And Michael Jordan.

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Drake made her Broadway debut in the 1975 Leslie Lee's play The First Breeze of Summer and the following year appeared in Great Performances production. She later was regular cast member on the two short-lived sitcoms: Snip (1976) and Sanford Arms (1977).

During her career, Drake appeared in more than 70 films and television series. She made her big screen debut in 1975 appearing in films Report to the Commissioner and Friday Foster, and in 1977 had supporting role opposite Richard Pryor in the comedy film Which Way Is Up?. In 1979 she co-starred in the miniseries Backstairs at the White...

Big Court and his daughter/co-host Rachel Renee' talk about trending tops and the current state of social media stars.

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A prolific Houston rapper with a baritone voice that is both smooth and menacing, Z-Ro merges hip-hop and R&B with explicitly honest tales of street life, relationships, and love. He debuted in the late '90s and first charted with his second album, Z-Ro vs. the World (2000), leading to a long-term affiliation with Rap-A-Lot Records. While signed to the globally recognized Houston label, Z-Ro hit the Billboard 200 with nine albums, starting with The Life of Joseph W. McVey (2004) and including his five-volume "drug series" introduced with Crack (2008) and concluded with Angel Dust (2012). Z-Ro went on to launch 1 Deep En...

Tank, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer. He began his career as a backing vocalist for R&B singers Aaliyah and Ginuwine, and signed a recording contract with the former's record label, Blackground Records as a performing act in 1998. His 2001 single, "Maybe I Deserve" peaked within the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 and led his debut studio album, Force of Nature (2001). It peaked within the top ten of the Billboard 200, while his second album, One Man (2002), peaked within the top 20 and was met with mixed critical reception.

Following a five-year hiatus, he entered a joint venture...

First Degree The D.E. is a rap artist, music producer, movie producer and math teacher from Sacramento, California. He was born Michael Colen on October 4th, 1974. He owns independent record label, Fahrenheit Records and has released over 20 projects, including rap and jazz albums and full length movies. Known for his dark sound, deep voice, and creative lyrics, First Degree The D.E. has been a factor in the West Coast rap scene for over 15 years, working and touring with Brotha Lynch Hung, Andre Nickatina, Tech N9ne, and more. First Degree The D.E. has sold over 75,000 units...

Big Court and his daughter/co-host Rachel Renee' return for a new season of Holdin Court Podcast with a fresh new episode that unpacks todays trending topics. Big Court and his mini-me Rachel Renee' unpack the the hurdles of dating as a millennial and also discuss if internet personality Jaguar Wright is in fact a whistle blower or troublemaker.

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X-Raided is a rapper from Sacramento, California. In 1992, he was sentenced to 31 years in prison on murder charges, which he denied, maintaining his innocence. The lyrics of his debut album, Psycho Active, was submitted as evidence by the prosecutors. Subsequently, X continued to record rap songs in prison, until being released on parole 26 years into his sentence. He was later signed with Strange Music.

X-Raided was paroled on September 14, 2018 after serving 26 years in prison, due to a letter of support from Lyle and Erik Menéndez, whom he had befriended in prison, who wrote t...

Founded in 1978 by the visionary Charles "Chuck" Johnson, Soul Beat Network emerged as California's first African American television network dedicated to serving the vibrant African American community of Oakland, CA. With 24-hour programming that included R&B, rap, gospel entertainment, lifestyle shows, religious services, local and national news, political discussions, relationship advice, and more, Soul Beat quickly became a cultural cornerstone.

Throughout its early years, Soul Beat Network was a launching pad for numerous artists, personalities, and comedians who would go on to achieve great success. Despite its closure in 2003, the legacy of Soul Beat endured in...

Gangsta/ conscious rapper from Sacramento, California. Now going by the name Loki Excelsior, he was an original member of Brotha Lynch Hung’s Siccmade Muzicc record label. Over the years, he has collaborated with artists such as Brotha Lynch Hung, X-Raided, Tech N9ne, Spice 1, K-Rino, Cognito, B-Legit, and many more. In 2023, he released his comeback album “Pineapple” through Eleventh Hour Entertainment Inc. It was fully produced by Canadian record producer Trajic, and features guest appearances from Spice 1, K-Rino, and D-Dubb.

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Rachel Renee' is co-host of the Holdin Court Podcast and the oldest daughter of Big Court. She is also a tech founder who launched Goat Moves Inc which is an all in one E-Commerce marketplace platform. She is joined by one of her advisors and tech founder Roy Scott of Healthy Hip Hip and Eric Cox ll who is Head Of Growth from Netcaptial.

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K-Lou, also known as Ken Franklin, is a composer, producer, and owner of K-Lou Productions. He's known for his work on Deep in It (2022) and Fated (2024), for which he's credited as a composer, executive producer, and original music and score creator. He's also produced for artists such as Master P, No Limit, E-40, Mac Dre, and N2Deep.

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AD is a rapper/influencer that first gained notoriety as a rapper with hit songs "Thug" feat. YG and "Juice". He transitioned into podcasting and joined the popular No Jumper Podcast and would go on to create his own highly successful platform Cuhmunity.

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in 1992, a year after finishing high school, Marvaless got together with C-Bo to record her debut album, Ghetto Blues, through AWOL Records. Successive solo releases were Just Marvaless (1995), Wiccked (1996), Fearless (1998), and Ghetto Blues 2001 (2001). During this time, Cooks also made a series of guest appearances on records by acts including 2Pac, Conscious Daughters, Mac Mall, Master P, Mac Dre, and AWOL label mates Lunasicc and C-Bo. She also performed with artists including Ice Cube, Biggie Smalls, Do or Die, and Redman.

In 2003 she returned to the scene with Bonnie and Clyde, a collaboration album with Messy Marv, followed by another collaboration, 3...

Natasha Graziano is a popular Youtuber, podcaster, entrepreneur, author, public speaker, philanthropist, influencer, social media star, and public figure. She was born on the 9th of January 1990 in London, England, The United Kingdom. Natasha Graziano is well-known for releasing the best-selling book named The Action Plan: How to Implement the Law of Attraction into Your Life in Under an Hour. She is also famous for her YouTube videos.

Natasha began her career as a model. She did modeling for various famous fashion brands including FashionNova. Later she began writing books to pursue her career as an author...

Eric Bellinger Jr. a R&B singer and songwriter. He began songwriting in 2010, and his co-writing credits including "Lemme See" by Usher, "New Flame" by Chris Brown, "You Don't Know" by Tank, "Right Here" by Justin Bieber, and "Disrespectful" by Trey Songz.[2] In 2011, Bellinger won a Grammy in the category of Best R&B Album for contribution to Chris Brown's album F.A.M.E.. In 2014, Bellinger renewed focus on his recording career and released his debut album, The Rebirth in February of that year. He then released two extended plays with 300 Entertainment, Eric B for President: Term 1 in 2016, and Eric B for Presi...

Tariq Nasheed is known online for his controversial commentary on race. He is a proponent of "Foundational Black Americans" (FBA), an ideology and movement he founded, which is defined as, "any person classified as Black, who can trace their bloodline lineage back to the American system of slavery. To be designated as an FBA, at least one parent must come from a non-immigrant background in The United States of America." Nasheed believes FBAs must "seek out reparations for their own" and that American-born descendants of the American Slave Trade have not adequately sought out resources for themselves.

Nas...

Zab Judah is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1996 to 2019. He held multiple world championships in two weight classes, including the IBF and WBO junior welterweight titles between 2000 and 2004; the undisputed welterweight title in 2005, which included a reign as the lineal champion from 2005 to 2006; and the IBF junior welterweight title again in 2011. Judah's career ended in 2019 when he was hospitalized after suffering a brain bleed in a stoppage loss to Cletus Seldin.

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Crawford began performing standup comedy professionally in 1990. He frequently performed on BET's ComicView during the 1990s. He was a contestant on NBC's Last Comic Standing in 2007, where in the two-hour season finale he lost to Jon Reep. In 2011 at the Roberts Orpheum Theatre in St. Louis, he recorded Lavell Crawford: Can a Brother Get Some Love.

Crawford portrayed Saul Goodman's iconic bodyguard Huell Babineaux in the crime drama series Breaking Bad and its spinoff, Better Call Saul, from 2011 to 2022. He also played Babineaux in Huell's Rules, a non-canonical comedy short set after the events of Breaking Bad. Crawford has als...

Wesley Jonathan is an American actor best known for his starring role as Jamal Grant in the NBC sitcom City Guys (1997–2001), Gary Thorpe in the sitcom What I Like About You (2002–2006), Sweetness in the film Roll Bounce (2005), Noah Cruise in the film Crossover (2006), and Fletcher "Stamps" Ballentine on TV Land's The Soul Man (2012–2016).

Jonathan has starred, co-starred, or made guest appearances in several movies and television shows including: Sister, Sister, Moesha, Boy Meets World, Smart Guy, Thea, Baywatch, A Different World, Boston Public, Crossover, National Lampoon's Bag Boy, Divine Intervention (2007 film), Roll Bounce, and the 1995 film Panther as Bobby Hutton.

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Wesley Jonathan is an American actor best known for his starring role as Jamal Grant in the NBC sitcom City Guys (1997–2001), Gary Thorpe in the sitcom What I Like About You (2002–2006), Sweetness in the film Roll Bounce (2005), Noah Cruise in the film Crossover (2006), and Fletcher "Stamps" Ballentine on TV Land's The Soul Man (2012–2016).

Jonathan has starred, co-starred, or made guest appearances in several movies and television shows including: Sister, Sister, Moesha, Boy Meets World, Smart Guy, Thea, Baywatch, A Different World, Boston Public, Crossover, National Lampoon's Bag Boy, Divine Intervention (2007 film), Roll Bounce, and the 1995 film Panther as Bobby Hutton.

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An entertainment industry professional with over 30 years of experience across marketing, production, sales and branding, Brett Dismuke serves as General Manager/Head of Content of AMC Networks brands ALLBLK and WE TV. Prior to being appointed to this role in December 2020, Dismuke served as Chief Content Officer of ALLBLK where he oversaw content acquisition and development of original programming. During his tenure as Chief Content Officer, Dismuke's focus on original programming spawned several breakout hit series for the streaming service including nighttime soap opera, A House Divided, and action-packed thriller, Double Cross.

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An entertainment industry professional with over 30 years of experience across marketing, production, sales and branding, Brett Dismuke serves as General Manager/Head of Content of AMC Networks brands ALLBLK and WE TV. Prior to being appointed to this role in December 2020, Dismuke served as Chief Content Officer of ALLBLK where he oversaw content acquisition and development of original programming. During his tenure as Chief Content Officer, Dismuke's focus on original programming spawned several breakout hit series for the streaming service including nighttime soap opera, A House Divided, and action-packed thriller, Double Cross.

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Compton Ricc Roc pulls up to Holdin Court Podcast and gives an in-depth interview about his upbringing in Compton, Ca. Ricc Roc, who once was a rapper under the moniker Y.OG, served over 10 years in prison for gang related homicide. Nowadays Compton Ricc Roc is an up and coming filmmaker/content creator who spreads a message of positivity through his comedy skits and workout videos.

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Deputy DA John McKinney received his law degree from UCLA in 1997 and worked at superior courts in South Gate, Whittier, West Covina, and Compton. Mr. McKinney also worked in the V.I.P. unit which was a small, specially trained group of prosecutors who handle cases involving special victims, like the Special Victims Unit portrayed on the NBC show “Law and Order SVU.”

John McKinney also prosecuted high-profile murder cases while assigned to the Major Crimes Division. His most recent trial involved the death of Grammy award-winning rapper, businessman, and voice of South Los Angeles, Ermias Asghedom, aka...

Canadian American actor Brandon Jay McLaren is well known for his extensive work portraying a diverse range of characters on both the big and small screen. Notable television credits include fan favorite 'Xavier Watkins' on the comedy/action series Turner & Hooch, Disney+'s reboot of the classic 1989 buddy-cop film, the ABC action series The Rookie, alongside Nathan Fillion, and as 'Buckley' on season five of the acclaimed FX series Snowfall, created by Dave Andron, Eric Amadio and John Singleton.

From 2013 through 2015, McLaren starred as undercover agent 'Dale Jakes' on the USA drama series Graceland...

Canadian American actor Brandon Jay McLaren is well known for his extensive work portraying a diverse range of characters on both the big and small screen. Notable television credits include fan favorite 'Xavier Watkins' on the comedy/action series Turner & Hooch, Disney+'s reboot of the classic 1989 buddy-cop film, the ABC action series The Rookie, alongside Nathan Fillion, and as 'Buckley' on season five of the acclaimed FX series Snowfall, created by Dave Andron, Eric Amadio and John Singleton.

From 2013 through 2015, McLaren starred as undercover agent 'Dale Jakes' on the USA drama series Graceland, for which he...

Kristanna Loken is an American actress and fashion model. She is best known for her roles in the films Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), BloodRayne (2005) and Bounty Killer (2013) and on the TV series Painkiller Jane (2007), The L Word (2007–2008) and Burn Notice (2011–2012).

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Kristanna Loken is an American actress and fashion model. She is best known for her roles in the films Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), BloodRayne (2005) and Bounty Killer (2013) and on the TV series Painkiller Jane (2007), The L Word (2007–2008) and Burn Notice (2011–2012).

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In June 2008, McCants began dating reality television star Khloe Kardashian. The two were introduced by the National Football League player Reggie Bush who had been dating her sister Kim at the time. The relationship ended after seven months, in late January 2009, reportedly due to McCants's infidelity. He also made a brief guest appearance on her reality show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, during season 3 (episode 7). Eight years later, speaking with a Charlotte Observer reporter while looking back on his career in the NBA, McCants stated that the highly publicized relationship with Khloe Kardashian was the "biggest regret" because it "gave people...

In June 2008, McCants began dating reality television star Khloe Kardashian. The two were introduced by the National Football League player Reggie Bush who had been dating her sister Kim at the time. The relationship ended after seven months, in late January 2009, reportedly due to McCants's infidelity. He also made a brief guest appearance on her reality show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, during season 3 (episode 7). Eight years later, speaking with a Charlotte Observer reporter while looking back on his career in the NBA, McCants stated that the highly publicized relationship with Khloe Kardashian was the "biggest regret" because it "gave people...

On a foundation of talent, unbridled dedication and a passionate mindset, Glenn Plummer has enjoyed a successful acting career that spans three decades. He has starred in such feature films as, Gifted, Saw II (2005), Dennis Hopper's Colors (1988), Menace II Society (1993), Showgirls (1995), The Salton Sea (2002), Poolhall Junkies (2002), Pastime, and the compelling drama South Central (1992) in the break out role of "O.G." Bobby Johnson, one of Glenn's most memorable performances.

It was largely this very moving role that helped solidify Glenn as a staple in the African-American film community. Experiencing much crossover success, Glenn took his abili...

On a foundation of talent, unbridled dedication and a passionate mindset, Glenn Plummer has enjoyed a successful acting career that spans three decades. He has starred in such feature films as, Gifted, Saw II (2005), Dennis Hopper's Colors (1988), Menace II Society (1993), Showgirls (1995), The Salton Sea (2002), Poolhall Junkies (2002), Pastime, and the compelling drama South Central (1992) in the break out role of "O.G." Bobby Johnson, one of Glenn's most memorable performances.

It was largely this very moving role that helped solidify Glenn as a staple in the African-American film community. Experiencing much crossover success, Glenn took his abili...

Holdin Court Podcast host Big Court, Producer Ken, and Big Courts daughter Rachel Renee take time to thank all HCP supporters for helping to propel the platform to 100K Subscribers on Youtube. They also reflect on past guests Ice T, Master P, Bone Thugz N Harmony, Michael Jai White, J Prince, Matt Barnes, etc as well as guests who passed away Zoe Tha Roasta and Lil Sodi respectfully.

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Sharp is the charismatic podcaster/ex-pimp that first gained notoriety after sharing his compelling story on the popular Youtube platform Soft White Underbelly. Mega-Star Tom Hanks son Chet Hanks who is close friends with Sharp, suggested him to do an interview with Adam 22 on No Jumper. Adam22 would recognize Sharps gift of gab and provide him with his own show "Sharp Tank" on the No Jumper platform.

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Sharp is the charismatic podcaster/ex-pimp that first gained notoriety after sharing his compelling story on the popular Youtube platform Soft White Underbelly. Mega-Star Tom Hanks son Chet Hanks who is close friends with Sharp, suggested him to do an interview with Adam 22 on No Jumper. Adam22 would recognize Sharps gift of gab and provide him with his own show "Sharp Tank" on the No Jumper platform.

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Tiffany Haddish comedian and actress. After guest starring on several television series, Haddish gained prominence as Jackie on the first season of the OWN television drama If Loving You Is Wrong from 2014 to 2015. From 2015 to 2017, she starred as Nekeisha Williams on the NBC sitcom The Carmichael Show. After appearing in the 2016 comedy film Keanu, Haddish made her film breakthrough as Dina in the 2017 film Girls Trip, for which she received critical acclaim. In 2018, Haddish was included on Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

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Tiffany Haddish comedian and actress. After guest starring on several television series, Haddish gained prominence as Jackie on the first season of the OWN television drama If Loving You Is Wrong from 2014 to 2015. From 2015 to 2017, she starred as Nekeisha Williams on the NBC sitcom The Carmichael Show. After appearing in the 2016 comedy film Keanu, Haddish made her film breakthrough as Dina in the 2017 film Girls Trip, for which she received critical acclaim. In 2018, Haddish was included on Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

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Glasses Malone unpacks his controversial single "2Pac Must Die (Orlando Anderson)," where Malone embodies the persona of Shakur's alleged murder Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson. Throughout the track, Malone recounts a version of events that has been told for over 27 years but from the perspective of Baby Lane. Instead of painting Lane out as an unknown assailant with a vendetta against the rapper, Malone shows how 'Pac played a part in his own demise.

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Glasses Malone unpacks his controversial single "2Pac Must Die (Orlando Anderson)," where Malone embodies the persona of Shakur's alleged murder Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson. Throughout the track, Malone recounts a version of events that has been told for over 27 years but from the perspective of Baby Lane. Instead of painting Lane out as an unknown assailant with a vendetta against the rapper, Malone shows how 'Pac played a part in his own demise.

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Dave Weiner’s quiet power has helped to form hip-hop history as we know it. He has set the pace for

independent success from behind-the-scenes. The Los Angeles native turned an entry level job in the

mailroom of Priority Records into an explosion of rap music history. As he grew into West Coast Sales

Representative, he presented the concept of the distributed label to Priority—signing a label as the

company would an artist. The distributed label blueprint was the first of its kind with the 1996 signing of Master P’s No Lim...

Dave Weiner’s quiet power has helped to form hip-hop history as we know it. He has set the pace for

independent success from behind-the-scenes. The Los Angeles native turned an entry level job in the

mailroom of Priority Records into an explosion of rap music history. As he grew into West Coast Sales

Representative, he presented the concept of the distributed label to Priority—signing a label as the

company would an artist. The distributed label blueprint was the first of its kind with the 1996 signing of Master P’s No Lim...

R Marcus Taylor Is best known for playing music mogul Suge Knight in the NWA Biopic "Straight Outta Compton" and Michel'le's Biopic "Surviving Compton". At five years old, all Marcus wanted to become was Superman. When he realized that couldn't happen, he decided taking Karate lessons was the next best thing. Marcus went on to earn a black belt in Karate, but along the way he began developing a love for various martial art forms. In addition to Karate, Marcus began intensive training in: Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Capoeira, and Hapkido, and has more than twenty years of training in...

R Marcus Taylor Is best known for playing music mogul Suge Knight in the NWA Biopic "Straight Outta Compton" and Michel'le's Biopic "Surviving Compton". At five years old, all Marcus wanted to become was Superman. When he realized that couldn't happen, he decided taking Karate lessons was the next best thing. Marcus went on to earn a black belt in Karate, but along the way he began developing a love for various martial art forms. In addition to Karate, Marcus began intensive training in: Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Capoeira, and Hapkido, and has more than twenty years of training in...

Krayzie Bone is a member of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, an American hip hop group from Cleveland, Ohio. Bone Thugs started performing together in 1991 and is still actively touring and recording. He started a solo career in 1998 with his debut album Thug Mentality. This double disc set featured such well-known artist's as Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Mo Thugs, The Marley Brothers, Mariah Carey, Big Pun, Fat Joe, Cuban Link, Gangsta Boo, E-40, 8Ball & MJG, Kurupt, Naughty By Nature, and Snoop Dogg.

His second album Thug On Da Line debuted in 2001, however it was not as big of a success as his first a...

Krayzie Bone is a member of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, an American hip hop group from Cleveland, Ohio. Bone Thugs started performing together in 1991 and is still actively touring and recording. He started a solo career in 1998 with his debut album Thug Mentality. This double disc set featured such well-known artist's as Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Mo Thugs, The Marley Brothers, Mariah Carey, Big Pun, Fat Joe, Cuban Link, Gangsta Boo, E-40, 8Ball & MJG, Kurupt, Naughty By Nature, and Snoop Dogg.

His second album Thug On Da Line debuted in 2001, however it was not as big of a success as his first a...

We know that nobody is perfect and following this fact we should also know that everyone has a past, based on which we should never judge a person in the future. Growing up in Los Angeles, Caz got involved in drug dealing and got caught. Police arrested him, and he lived four years in prison. But living in prison changed his vantage point about life and all. In 1996 when he got released from jail, he decided to change himself and never involve in wrong activities. He was appointed CEO of Mo Thugs Records by Layzie Bone of Bone Thugs...

We know that nobody is perfect and following this fact we should also know that everyone has a past, based on which we should never judge a person in the future. Growing up in Los Angeles, Caz got involved in drug dealing and got caught. Police arrested him, and he lived four years in prison. But living in prison changed his vantage point about life and all. In 1996 when he got released from jail, he decided to change himself and never involve in wrong activities. He was appointed CEO of Mo Thugs Records by Layzie Bone of Bone Thugs...

Early in his career Ray Luv performed alongside Tupac Shakur in the group Strictly Dope, a group based in Santa Rosa, California.[2] In 1991, Ray was signed to the independent label Young Black Brotha Records by fellow friends Mac Dre and Mac Mall. Ray Luv has stated that he got his name from Tupac Shakur.[3]

His first extended play Who Can Be Trusted? was released in 1993 by Young Black Brotha "Get Your Money On" from Trusted was popular on local radio at the time. That next year, Luv was featured on the Above The Rim soundtrack.[4] Forever Hustlin', released in 1995...

Early in his career Ray Luv performed alongside Tupac Shakur in the group Strictly Dope, a group based in Santa Rosa, California.[2] In 1991, Ray was signed to the independent label Young Black Brotha Records by fellow friends Mac Dre and Mac Mall. Ray Luv has stated that he got his name from Tupac Shakur.[3]

His first extended play Who Can Be Trusted? was released in 1993 by Young Black Brotha "Get Your Money On" from Trusted was popular on local radio at the time. That next year, Luv was featured on the Above The Rim soundtrack.[4] Forever Hustlin', released in 1995...

Layzie Bone is a member of the legendary rap group Bone Thugz-N-Harmony who have sold over 50 million records worldwide and have won several Grammy's, American Music Awards, and Mtv Awards as well as many other accolades. Layzie Bone sits down with Big Court, Rachel Renee', and Producer Ken to give one of his most transparent and riveting interviews to date.

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Layzie Bone is a member of the legendary rap group Bone Thugz-N-Harmony who have sold over 50 million records worldwide and have won several Grammy's, American Music Awards, and Mtv Awards as well as many other accolades. Layzie Bone sits down with Big Court, Rachel Renee', and Producer Ken to give one of his most transparent and riveting interviews to date.

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Watts Homie Quan is an American rapper, comedian, actor, director, writer, and internet personality who is best known for his Instagram sketches. As of Season 12 to Season 15, he was one of the recurring cast members of the improv comedy show, Wild 'N Out on MTV and VH1. Quan also has a popular Youtube Series titled "Growing Up In L.A." where he plays several characters just as Eddie Murphy did in the original "Coming To America". Watts Homie Quan sits down with Big Court and details his hardships growing up gang infested South Central LA area of Watts and...

Watts Homie Quan is an American rapper, comedian, actor, director, writer, and internet personality who is best known for his Instagram sketches. As of Season 12 to Season 15, he was one of the recurring cast members of the improv comedy show, Wild 'N Out on MTV and VH1. Quan also has a popular Youtube Series titled "Growing Up In L.A." where he plays several characters just as Eddie Murphy did in the original "Coming To America". Watts Homie Quan sits down with Big Court and details his hardships growing up gang infested South Central LA area of Watts and...

David Weldon grew up in South Central Los Angeles. As he was coming of age as a hip-hop producer in the early '90s, he got caught up in a feud between the two biggest West Coast rap names of the time: Eazy-E and Dr. Dre. The pair had great success together with N.W.A, bringing gangsta rap to the masses, but Dre left the group over a financial dispute and allied with former bodyguard Suge Knight, as part of the upstart label Death Row Records.

Weldon, who goes by Rhythm D, was...

David Weldon grew up in South Central Los Angeles. As he was coming of age as a hip-hop producer in the early '90s, he got caught up in a feud between the two biggest West Coast rap names of the time: Eazy-E and Dr. Dre. The pair had great success together with N.W.A, bringing gangsta rap to the masses, but Dre left the group over a financial dispute and allied with former bodyguard Suge Knight, as part of the upstart label Death Row Records.

Weldon, who goes by Rhythm D, was...

Zoe Da Roasta is a former Rapper and Gangster from Oakland, Ca that has a reputation in the streets and music industry that precedes him. Zoe sits down with Big Court and shared his journey through the streets of Oakland and several prison sentences.

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Los Angeles artist Lil Sodi recently sat down with Big Court of the Holdin’ Court Podcast, and discussed a few things. He speaks on His time with Atlanta artist Jeezy, being confronted by Monster Kody, his relationship with Nipsey Hussle, and more.

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Melvin Farmer is one of the co-founders of the street gang Eight Trey Gangsta Crips that was formed in the 70's in the South Central Los Angeles. Melvin was good friend with Crip founder Raymond Washington and notorious Crip member Stanley "Tookie" Williams who was convicted for a quadruple homicide and ultimately executed by the State of California. Melvin Farmer has been arrested over 60 times and after lengthy prison stints he began working in the community to curb gang violence and help write legislation that would help 3 strike offenders.

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Rachel Renee' is a licensed Financial Advisor and owner of Goat Moves, Inc. She is also Big Courts oldest daughter and new co-host of Holdin Court Podcast.

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C-Bo, born Shawn “Cowboy” Thomas on 1971 in the Garden Block area of Sacramento, California. He has sold over 3.5 million albums independently since 1993. He is currently signed to West Coast Mafia Records. C-Bo, notoriously known for his relationship with law enforcement, was one of the first rappers to be jailed due to his lyrical content, a scathing critique of political officials and police on his track "Deadly Game", and unsuccessfully argued for appeal 3 times, while gaining nationwide attention for arguably his most successful mainstream album. He was arrested in California in 1998, under the suspicion that his violent rap lyrics violated his paro...

Cuttino Mobley took over as the Captain of Power in 2021, replacing Corey Maggette after his retirement from the league. Mobley started the season off hot before dealing with some lingering injuries throughout the season, but he still finished with an impressive average of 11.8 points per game.Mobley had a stellar season in 2019, ranking among the league’s top 10 in points (17.0) and assists (2.5) per game while tying for third in steals (1.0). He also pulled down 5 rebounds a game.Mobley – a.k.a. “The Cat” – scored the game winner in the 2018 BIG3 championship game and was an integral part of Power’s championship...

Grammy Award Winning Artist and Actor Ice T sit down with Holdin Court Podcast for the second time and talks about his recent Grammy Perfornace as well as recieiving a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Ice T also talks about being the longest running Male TV Actor on the hit show Law & Order SVU.

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Versatile and veteran Showrunner and Executive Producer with two decades of experience in Film/Tv and journalism. He is the executive producer and Showrunner of the new 50 Cent and Mona Scott Young series Hip Hop Homicides on WeTV airing Nov 3 on @wetv He also was the EP/Showrunner of the Discovery Plus series Profiled: The Black Man on Discovery Plus.
William's company Prophet From It Entertainment recently produced two Viacom/BET Digital series Rebels With A Cause and a game show called Who Said That Shit. He was a Co-Executive Producer for the Critical Content BET show Copwatch America...

Spider Loc was discovered by Suge Knight and tagged along with Death Row Records, which appears on the Dysfunktional Family soundtrack, and Kurupt Against tha Grain under the name "Spider", but never signed an agreement. In September 2004 Spider Loc met rapper Young Buck in Atlanta and performed for him. A week later in Los Angeles, Young Buck introduced him to 50 Cent on the set of "Shorty Wanna Ride" video and he performed a freestyle rap. After four months the rapper signed a record deal with G-Unit.Spider Loc has since been featured on many G-Unit mixtapes such as G-Unit Radio...

Snoopy Badazz has been building a name for himself the last few years dropping The Pick of the Litter mixtape series. Pick of The Litter 3 is soon to drop along with a compilation project with fellow acts he works with.The Intro set the stage for Snoopy Badazz and would be the foundation of his assertion into the rap game.

He would go on to be riddled with detractors determined to defame and undermine his name and brand. Snoopy Badazz has overcome all of those challenges and rose to the top! As one of the hottest and polarizing...

The incredible Malcolm Greenidge is best known in the music world as E.D.I. Mean, aka EDIDON, the Hip Hop artist, and entrepreneur famous for being an original member of the Outlawz with the legendary Tupac Shakur. He worked on the 2016 Tupac biopic All Eyez On Me as an Executive Consultant and Music Supervisor.Raised in New York, Greenidge became friends with Tupac Shakur’s cousin Katari “Kastro” Cox at High School, and along with Tupac’s godbrother Yafeu “Kadafi” Fula formed a rap trio under the names Thoro Headz and Young Thugs, with Greenidge initially rapping under the name Big Mal...

Jahdai Pickett promises exactly one thing when you tune in to his YouTube content: “hood good comedy.”Better known by his channel name Bigg Jah, the Los Angeles-based actor, writer, director, and comedian (and YouTuber, of course) has been turning his stand-up skills into millions-viewed sketches since 2017.
Like many comedians, Pickett gets his gold material by sourcing stories from real life and embellishing for entertainment as needed. His individual videos tend to clock in between five and ten minutes, and while each tells a complete story, he’s grown his dedicated audience by turning fan-favorite sketches into series.Arguably the to...

NBA Champion Matt Barnes and Co-Host of "All The Smoke Podcast", sits down with Big Court to discuss his rough road to becoming a NBA champion and his close friendship with Kobe Bryant. He also delves into his highly publicized relationship issues and shares having to overcome racism as a kid in Northern California.

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Multi Platinum artist Yukmouth sits down with Big Court to discuss the cultures most difficult topics from the tragic death of Rap Superstar Takeoff, which Yukmouths former Boss J Prince Sr. is catching heat for. Yukmouth also delivers an interesting perspective about Kanye West and Kyrie Irving and the current state of the culture.

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Miguel Nunez Jr. was born in New York City, is of African American and Dominican descent, and was raised by his grandparents in Wilson, North Carolina. One of his first major screen roles was the supporting role of Spider in The Return of the Living Dead, and his first major starring role was that of Marcus Taylor on the CBS series Tour of Duty, where he was a main cast member for all three seasons of the show. He later appeared on the short-lived Fox series My Wildest Dreams, as well as the short-lived UPN show Sparks as well as...

In the early ’90s, Death Row Records had a roster that could compete with any label’s top talent, and CEO Suge Knight earned a reputation as one of the most feared men in the industry. James McDonald, then known as Mob James, was the instrument of Knight’s intimidation. McDonald served as Death Row’s muscle and Suge’s go-to-guy for years.

Knight and McDonald used “any means necessary” to get their point across to the label’s opponents. That was then and this is now. McDonald wields a starkly different kind of influence today. Through his podcast, “The Ga...