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A Suspect Has Been Arrested In Tupac’s Murder Investigation

A Suspect Has Been Arrested In Tupac’s Murder Investigation

SEPTEMBER 30 UPDATE: In the day since the arrest of Duane Davis (aka Keffe D), more details have emerged. According to legal documents obtained by Ambrosia For Heads (embedded below) and other publications, Keefe D has been formally charged murder with the use of a deadly weapon with the intent... Read more
September 30, 2023 News
Dr. Dre & The D.O.C. Are Reuniting To Finish Snoop’s New Album

Dr. Dre & The D.O.C. Are Reuniting To Finish Snoop’s New Album

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have the formula—especially when The D.O.C. is involved. After his 1989 debut solo album No One Can Do It Better, the Dallas, Texas native was highly involved in the direction and songwriting of Dr. Dre's The Chronic and Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle. He offered lyrics to... Read more
August 30, 2023 News
Warren G Details His Many Contributions To The Chronic

Warren G Details His Many Contributions To The Chronic

In late 1992, Dr. Dre released his solo debut The Chronic. The album launched Death Row Records, and the careers of Snoop Dogg, Daz Dillinger, Kurupt, Nate Dogg, RBX, and others. It also marked the first full-length release from Dre and Suge Knight's Death Row Records imprint. In videos such... Read more
August 29, 2023 Video
Warren G Reveals Who Introduced Him To G-Funk

Warren G Reveals Who Introduced Him To G-Funk

For decades, Hip-Hop artists have spoken about the G-Funk musical style and its origins. While not often credited in the mainstream press, Pomona, California's Above The Law implemented the sound in their catalog, especially on 1993's Black Mafia Life and 1994's Uncle Sam's Curse. The first album reportedly began recording... Read more
August 28, 2023 Video
The 25 Most Important Rap Albums Of Hip-Hop’s First 50 Years

The 25 Most Important Rap Albums Of Hip-Hop’s First 50 Years

Over the years, countless music lists have laid out the "Greatest" of a particular category–album, artist, song, etc. These lists often cite vague criteria and then lay out what they claim to be objective rankings. But, they are subjective. At Ambrosia For Heads, we have generally provided opportunities for the people... Read more
August 17, 2023 Exclusive, Food for Thought, Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary
Dr. Dre Names The 8 Artists He Would Most Like To Work With

Dr. Dre Names The 8 Artists He Would Most Like To Work With

Throughout his career, Dr. Dre has worked with some of the music greats that came before him. Dre made important music with George Clinton, The Dramatics, and Rick James, to name a few. However, the producer/artist known for his reclusive nature and hard-to-reach status, has also been selective about some... Read more
July 13, 2023 Fresh, TV, TV/Film
Death Row Defeats Wu-Tang Clan To Be Named Greatest Rap Crew

Death Row Defeats Wu-Tang Clan To Be Named Greatest Rap Crew

In recognition of Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary, BET Digital, in partnership with Ambrosia For Heads, is celebrating the culture by hosting a bracket-style competition that allows you to determine Hip-Hop’s greatest crew. Rather than having "experts" tell you who is the greatest of all time, this is your opportunity to collectively make... Read more
June 25, 2023 Greatest Rap Crew
Wu-Tang Clan vs. Death Row Family: The Greatest Rap Crew Competition

Wu-Tang Clan vs. Death Row Family: The Greatest Rap Crew Competition

In recognition of Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary, BET Digital, in partnership with Ambrosia For Heads, is celebrating the culture by hosting a bracket-style competition that allows you to determine Hip-Hop’s greatest crew. Rather than having “experts” tell you who is the greatest of all-time, this is your opportunity to collectively make that... Read more
June 6, 2023 Greatest Rap Crew
A Recap Of Who Won In Round 4 Of The Greatest Rap Crew Of All-Time Competition

A Recap Of Who Won In Round 4 Of The Greatest Rap Crew Of All-Time Competition

In recognition of Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary, BET Digital, in partnership with Ambrosia For Heads, is celebrating the culture by hosting a bracket-style competition that allows you to determine Hip-Hop’s greatest crew. Rather than having “experts” tell you who is the greatest of all time, this is your opportunity to collectively make... Read more
June 6, 2023 Greatest Rap Crew
A Recap Of Who Won In Round 3 Of The Greatest Rap Crew Of All-Time Competition

A Recap Of Who Won In Round 3 Of The Greatest Rap Crew Of All-Time Competition

In recognition of Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary, BET Digital, in partnership with Ambrosia For Heads, is celebrating the culture by hosting a bracket-style competition that allows you to determine Hip-Hop’s greatest crew. Rather than having “experts” tell you who is the greatest of all time, this is your opportunity to collectively make... Read more
June 2, 2023 Greatest Rap Crew
Death Row Family vs. YMCMB: The Greatest Rap Crew Competition

Death Row Family vs. YMCMB: The Greatest Rap Crew Competition

In recognition of Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary, BET Digital, in partnership with Ambrosia For Heads, is celebrating the culture by hosting a bracket-style competition that allows you to determine Hip-Hop’s greatest crew. Rather than having “experts” tell you who is the greatest of all-time, this is your opportunity to collectively make that... Read more
May 31, 2023 Greatest Rap Crew
Death Row Family vs. TDE: The Greatest Rap Crew Competition

Death Row Family vs. TDE: The Greatest Rap Crew Competition

In recognition of Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary, BET Digital, in partnership with Ambrosia For Heads, is celebrating the culture by hosting a bracket-style competition that allows you to determine Hip-Hop’s greatest crew. Rather than having “experts” tell you who is the greatest of all-time, this is your opportunity to collectively make that... Read more
May 24, 2023 Greatest Rap Crew
A Recap Of Who Won In Round 2 Of The Greatest Rap Crew Of All-Time Competition

A Recap Of Who Won In Round 2 Of The Greatest Rap Crew Of All-Time Competition

In recognition of Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary, BET Digital, in partnership with Ambrosia For Heads, is celebrating the culture by hosting a bracket-style competition that allows you to determine Hip-Hop’s greatest crew. Rather than having “experts” tell you who is the greatest of all time, this is your opportunity to collectively... Read more
May 23, 2023 Greatest Rap Crew
The D.O.C.’s Documentary Shows His Next 10 Years

The D.O.C.’s Documentary Shows His Next 10 Years

In 2022, The D.O.C. screened an autobiographical documentary at The Tribeca Film Festival. The self-titled doc features appearances by Dr. Dre, Eminem, Erykah Badu, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Too Short, Tha Dogg Pound, Xzibit, Tone-Loc, and late Death Row songstress Jewell, as well as The D.O.C. and Erykah's daughter, Puma. The artist,... Read more
May 16, 2023 Exclusive, Interview, TV/Film, Video
The D.O.C. Explains Why Biggie Is His #1 MC

The D.O.C. Explains Why Biggie Is His #1 MC

In September of 1994, photographs were taken of The D.O.C., The Notorious B.I.G., Craig Mack, and Saafir together. The historic moment combining MCs from Texas, New York, California happened backstage at Chicago, Illinois' Riviera Theatre. That month, Bad Boy Records was amid its "Big Mack" campaign, when Craig Mack released... Read more
May 15, 2023 Exclusive, Interview, Video
Death Row Family vs. N.W.A. & The Posse: The Greatest Rap Crew Competition

Death Row Family vs. N.W.A. & The Posse: The Greatest Rap Crew Competition

In recognition of Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary, BET Digital, in partnership with Ambrosia For Heads, is celebrating the culture by hosting a bracket-style competition that allows you to determine Hip-Hop’s greatest crew. Rather than having “experts” tell you who is the greatest of all-time, this is your opportunity to collectively make that... Read more
May 15, 2023 Greatest Rap Crew
The D.O.C. Is Performing Again For The First Time In 33 Years

The D.O.C. Is Performing Again For The First Time In 33 Years

Earlier this year, one of Hip-Hop's legendary songwriters, The D.O.C., gave fans his most comprehensive display of bars in 20 years. The MC closely associated with Dr. Dre, N.W.A., Snoop Dogg, and others, appeared on video single "Fast Ones" by The Codefendants. The track, later belonging to the This Is... Read more
May 13, 2023 Exclusive, Interview, Video
Snoop Dogg Reveals The Record Deal He Nearly Took Before Dr. Dre Called

Snoop Dogg Reveals The Record Deal He Nearly Took Before Dr. Dre Called

In 1992, Snoop Dogg made his debut alongside Dr. Dre on "Deep Cover," the title song from the soundtrack of the same name. The song arrived as Dr. Dre made a high-profile exit from N.W.A. and Eazy-E's Ruthless Records. Dre would join manager Marion "Suge" Knight at Death Row, a... Read more
April 15, 2023 Video
JAY-Z, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole & More Share Secrets For Greatness

JAY-Z, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole & More Share Secrets For Greatness

J. Cole interviews are a rarity these days. Fresh off Dreamville's recent Creed III: The Soundtrack display, J. Cole sat down for a rare public conversation. However, it was not promoting the compilation that includes a new Cole solo song to a vintage, recycled Dr. Dre beat. Instead, Jermaine sat... Read more
March 25, 2023 Video
The D.O.C.’s 1st Verse In 19 Years Gets A Video

The D.O.C.’s 1st Verse In 19 Years Gets A Video

The D.O.C. remains one of Hip-Hop's great what-if stories. The Dallas, Texas native released just one solo album, 1989's No One Can Do It Better. With Dr. Dre and DJ Yella's production, the MC made a case for that title with elite lyricism, an incredible flow, and plenty of "high energy" and... Read more
March 11, 2023 Video
N.W.A. & Tupac Affiliated Producer Laylaw Has Reportedly Passed Away

N.W.A. & Tupac Affiliated Producer Laylaw Has Reportedly Passed Away

Laylaw, a pioneering West Coast Hip-Hop rapper, songwriter, and producer, has reportedly died. Born Larry Goodman, Laylaw was an affiliate of Dr. Dre and Ice Cube. He made contributions to albums by Tupac Shakur, Ice Cube, Above The Law, Kausion, K-Dee, and Anotha Level. DJ Pooh, Da Lench Mob's J-Dee,... Read more
January 12, 2023 News
Kurupt, Daz, The Lady Of Rage & RBX Have Formed A Supergroup

Kurupt, Daz, The Lady Of Rage & RBX Have Formed A Supergroup

During the 1990s, as co-founder and president of Death Row Records, Dr. Dre introduced an incredible crop of new talent. Snoop Dogg would go on to become a superstar and business mogul. However, with Snoop, several other artists were integral to 1992's The Chronic and Snoop's 1993 debut, Doggystyle. Now,... Read more
November 27, 2022 Fresh, News
Snoop Dogg’s Story Will Be Told In A Definitive Biopic

Snoop Dogg’s Story Will Be Told In A Definitive Biopic

2022 has become one of the most cinematic years of Snoop Dogg's life. At 51 years old, Calvin Broadus, Jr. delivered an Emmy-winning Super Bowl Halftime Show performance alongside his mentor, Dr. Dre, as well as artists he influenced, including Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and 50 Cent. In the days around... Read more
November 11, 2022 News, TV/Film
Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E Member Monsta O Has Passed Away

Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E Member Monsta O Has Passed Away

Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. member Monsta O aka Danny Devoux has reportedly passed away yesterday (October 12). The bassist and producer for the veteran collective was 56 years old. The cause of death is unknown, however, West Coast Hip-Hop insider Chad M. Kiser is among those who broke the news, with Rock... Read more
October 13, 2022 News
Snoop Dogg Confirms Details Of Upcoming Album With Dr. Dre

Snoop Dogg Confirms Details Of Upcoming Album With Dr. Dre

During the summer, one of Death Row Records' financiers, Michael "Harry-O" Harris revealed that Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre are making an album together. The revelation came on Kevin Garnett's KG Certified talk show. The man who supplied funds for a label intended to be Godfather Entertainment, spoke about reconnecting... Read more
October 2, 2022 News
Allen Hughes Says Tupac Was Delusional & Lost Himself In A Role

Allen Hughes Says Tupac Was Delusional & Lost Himself In A Role

This week, Allen Hughes' anticipated Tupac and Afeni Shakur docuseries Dear Mama will make its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival. The series, announced in 2019, is expected to arrive on Netflix by year's end. Hughes knew and worked with Shakur. Allen and his brother Albert had met Pac... Read more
September 12, 2022 Video
DJ Quik Details Almost Losing His Life Over Tupac Bootlegs

DJ Quik Details Almost Losing His Life Over Tupac Bootlegs

In 1996, DJ Quik was among the cast of acclaimed producers to work on Tupac's All Eyez On Me. The double album would reach #1 on the charts and eventually be certified diamond (10 million units sold). However, it experienced a leak that involved Quik, who produced "Heartz Of Men"... Read more
August 29, 2022 Video
Snoop Explains Why He Lets Other MCs Write His Rhymes

Snoop Explains Why He Lets Other MCs Write His Rhymes

This year, Snoop Dogg has released lots of new music while also acquiring the label that birthed his career, Death Row Records. Among his songs on BODR (Bacc On Death Row), which released in conjunction with the announcement, Snoop solicited writing from other artists. Although not in the official credits,... Read more
August 25, 2022 Video
Ma$e Releases A Video Announcing He’s Signing To Death Row

Ma$e Releases A Video Announcing He’s Signing To Death Row

It has been just six months since Snoop Dogg announced he acquired Death Row Records, and there has been newfound excitement around the record label originally founded by Dr. Dre and Suge Knight. Tha Dogg Pound announced that they have returned to Death Row after more than 20 years away and are working... Read more
August 4, 2022 Fresh, News, Video
Death Row Records Investor Says Dr. Dre & Snoop Are Making An Album

Death Row Records Investor Says Dr. Dre & Snoop Are Making An Album

In the early 1990s, Michael "Harry-O" Harris was as an alleged financier of Dr. Dre and Suge Knight's Death Row Records. An early iteration of the label was named Godfather Entertainment, in the incarcerated Harry-O's honor. Michael's then-wife, Lydia Harris, was to have a hand in the musical direction of... Read more
August 1, 2022 Fresh, Video
Why Michael Jackson Refused To Be On Tupac’s Makaveli Album

Why Michael Jackson Refused To Be On Tupac’s Makaveli Album

In the final weeks of his life, Tupac Shakur prepared an album, The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory. Having already dropped a chart-topping double album earlier in 1996, Shakur was fast at work following up his Death Row Records debut. Don Killuminati was a pioneering idea, originally intended to... Read more
June 26, 2022 Throwback
Eminem & Snoop Celebrate Their Peace By Battling EVERYBODY

Eminem & Snoop Celebrate Their Peace By Battling EVERYBODY

A year and a half ago, things seemed bleak for Snoop Dogg and Eminem. Two of Dr. Dre's superstar proteges, who had made huge records together in the past, appeared to be at odds. The two artists used the media and verses to take shots at each other. A beef... Read more
June 24, 2022 Video
Former Death Row Records Singer Jewell Has Passed Away

Former Death Row Records Singer Jewell Has Passed Away

Jewell is an R&B singer-songwriter who made hits with Dr. Dre, Tha Dogg Pound, N.W.A., and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. According to collaborator and former label-mate Daz Dillinger, the former Death Row Records artist born Jewell Caples has passed away this morning (May 6). No cause of death has been made public.... Read more
May 6, 2022 News
Snoop Reveals Nas Was Cut From All Eyez On Me

Snoop Reveals Nas Was Cut From All Eyez On Me

UPDATE: Snoop Dogg's cousin and frequent collaborator, Daz Dillinger, has stepped in to correct Snoop's account. The producer of "Got My Mind Made Up" says it is another song entirely that originally featured Nas, and also included Tupac upon release. ORIGINAL APRIL 17 STORY: Twenty years ago, Tupac Shakur reached... Read more
April 17, 2022 Video
Snoop Is Making Death Row The 1st Label In The Metaverse

Snoop Is Making Death Row The 1st Label In The Metaverse

From its first release in 1992, Death Row Records built its reputation on reflecting the streets. Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Tha Dogg Pound, Tupac, and others maintained that rep through making Rap music without compromise over the next five years. Founded by two Compton, California natives, Dre and Suge Knight,... Read more
February 20, 2022 News
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony & Tha Dogg Pound Have Formed A Supergroup

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony & Tha Dogg Pound Have Formed A Supergroup

Sometimes former foes can come together to make incredible music. Before Slaughterhouse, Joe Budden and Royce 5'9 had exchanged disses on wax. The 2007 conflict would come full circle within a year, as the two artists would achieve great success together and nearly top the charts with Slaughterhouse's sophomore album.... Read more
February 18, 2022 News
The 10 Ways Dr. Dre Brought Compton To The Super Bowl

The 10 Ways Dr. Dre Brought Compton To The Super Bowl

On Sunday night (February 13), Dr. Dre celebrated his career with an epic Super Bowl halftime show. The moment included appearances alongside Dre's star pupils and collaborators: Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and Mary J. Blige. 50 Cent and Anderson .Paak each made surprise appearances in a stage show filled... Read more
February 16, 2022 Video
Eminem Has Quietly Become 1 Of Hip-Hop’s Biggest Activists

Eminem Has Quietly Become 1 Of Hip-Hop’s Biggest Activists

On Sunday night (February 13), Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, and Eminem put on a Super Bowl halftime show for the ages (embedded below). 50 Cent and Anderson .Paak also appeared as Dre's latest comeback campaign resulted in the biggest concert of his 35-plus-year-career. Although Dre... Read more
February 15, 2022 Video
Snoop Has Released A New Song With Nate Dogg

Snoop Has Released A New Song With Nate Dogg

Life is too short to listen to bad music. So…let Ambrosia For Heads sift through it for you and only supply you with that great stuff. Despite the reports, Hip-Hop is alive and well and, in many ways, it’s better than it’s ever been. Not only can we go back... Read more
February 11, 2022 Audio
Snoop Dogg Is The New Owner Of Death Row Records

Snoop Dogg Is The New Owner Of Death Row Records

As speculated on a recent episode of Ambrosia For Heads' What's The Headline podcast (embedded below), Snoop Dogg is the new owner of Death Row Records. Today (February 9), it was confirmed that the Hip-Hop mogul acquired the famed imprint from MNRK Music Group, controlled by private equity funds managed by investment firm... Read more
February 9, 2022 News
J. Cole Says He Is The Best Rapper Alive & He’s Proving It

J. Cole Says He Is The Best Rapper Alive & He’s Proving It

Last Friday (January 28), Benny The Butcher released one of the most exciting songs by any artist in over a year. "Johnny P's Caddy" is inspired by the formative days when Benny would ride in his father's Cadillac alongside Westside Gunn and listen to Hip-Hop. Over an Alchemist beat, The... Read more
February 1, 2022 Video
Snoop Dogg Says He’s Back On Death Row

Snoop Dogg Says He’s Back On Death Row

Almost 24 years ago, Snoop Dogg's recording contract changed hands between two power-house record labels. Snoop, who became Death Row Records' first home-grown star alongside mentor Dr. Dre during the early 1990s, suddenly joined Master P's No Limit Records in a cash deal reportedly worth $4 million. At the time,... Read more
January 26, 2022 News
Dr. Dre Previews How Epic His Super Bowl Halftime Show Will Be

Dr. Dre Previews How Epic His Super Bowl Halftime Show Will Be

Dr. Dre and an esteemed cast of collaborators will host the Super Bowl Halftime Show in less than one month. On February 13, Dre will be joined by Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and Mary J. Blige for a concert at SoFi Stadium. The Inglewood, California venue is just a... Read more
January 20, 2022 Video
Former Death Row Records Artist CPO Boss Hogg Has Passed Away

Former Death Row Records Artist CPO Boss Hogg Has Passed Away

CPO Boss Hogg was at the epicenter of the 1990s West Coast Hip-Hop movement. The Compton, California native born Vince Edwards has died this week, as confirmed by friend, journalist, and past Ambrosia For Heads contributor Chad Kiser. Details were not made public. However, CPO had posted about his ongoing health... Read more
January 13, 2022 News
50 Cent & Snoop Are Making A Murder Was The Case Series

50 Cent & Snoop Are Making A Murder Was The Case Series

This year, 50 Cent found another television hit, thanks to BMF. Last month, Starz ordered a companion documentary series with 50 serving yet again as producer, as well as the second season of BMF. In that scripted series for Starz, there is a dramatic re-telling of one of the most powerful... Read more
December 15, 2021 News, TV, TV/Film
RZA Explains Why Tupac Was More Dangerous Than The Notorious B.I.G.

RZA Explains Why Tupac Was More Dangerous Than The Notorious B.I.G.

Wu-Tang Clan's RZA was a contemporary of both Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. The Abbott produced "Long Kiss Goodnight" from Biggie's diamond-certified double-album Life After Death, a song that many Hip-Hop Heads interpreted to be one of the Brooklyn, New York MC's responses to Pac—even after Shakur was fatally... Read more
October 16, 2021 Video
Dr. Dre Has Broken Pop Culture Barriers Once Again

Dr. Dre Has Broken Pop Culture Barriers Once Again

Last week, it was revealed that Dr. Dre will be headlining the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show. In doing so, Dre becomes the first Hip-Hop artist to headline, after nearly 25 years of various MCs appearing in the feature role. Dre will share the stage with some of his superstar... Read more
October 6, 2021 Video
Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem & Snoop Dogg To Perform Super Bowl Halftime Show

Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem & Snoop Dogg To Perform Super Bowl Halftime Show

This year's Super Bowl halftime show will celebrate the musical universe of Dr. Dre. Today (September 30), it was confirmed that Super Bowl LVI's entertainment will include a concert from Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and Mary J. Blige. According to TMZ, JAY-Z was instrumental in finalizing the talent. Pepsi... Read more
September 30, 2021 Fresh
Comedian Anthony “AJ” Johnson Has Passed Away At Age 55

Comedian Anthony “AJ” Johnson Has Passed Away At Age 55

Comedian and actor Anthony "A.J." Johnson has died at 55 years old. Known for his roles in Friday, House Party, I Got The Hook Up, and Menace II Society, Johnson has been reported dead by TMZ. According to the publication, the Compton, California native was found unresponsive earlier this month... Read more
September 20, 2021 News, TV, TV/Film
Kausion Member & Ice Cube Affiliate Gonzoe Has Been Shot And Killed

Kausion Member & Ice Cube Affiliate Gonzoe Has Been Shot And Killed

The Hip-Hop community continues to suffer losses in 2021. West Coast Rap veteran Gonzoe (aka Ronald Moore) has been shot and killed in Seattle, Washington in what appears to be a drive-by shooting. TMZ confirmed the death and reported that Gonzoe was 45 years old. The incident took place this... Read more
July 31, 2021 News
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