Suge Knight Says Ray J Doesn't Have Life Rights; Nick Cannon Set To Pen Biography

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The former mogul set the record straight.

The news media was all a-buzz on Monday after it was reported that Ray J had acquired the life rights of Suge Knight. It was shared that the incarcerated Death Row mogul may have turned over his story to Ray J for a forthcoming biopic, but Suge has stepped forward to shut down the misinformation. 

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In a jailhouse call with The Blast, Suge clarified his business dealings with the Love & Hip Hop Hollywood star. Suge called Ray J a "little brother" who he respects and has known for a long time. Ray will apparently hold down Death Row and new music coming out of the record label. The person who has power of attorney over his life rights is his fiancée, Toi-Lin Kelly who is in charge of movies, television, and documentaries. Suge also revealed that Nick Cannon has been placed in charge of writing and publishing a book about the controversial music figure's life, calling Cannon "the most realest guy in the business today."

This move to step forward and explain how everyone is involved shouldn't be interpreted as a jab at Ray, according to Suge. It was just important for him to set the record straight and make sure there wasn't any misinformation floating around. Listen to the three-minute call below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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