Series synopsis
Death Row Chronicles is a documentary drama television series that premiered on BET on February 20, 2018. It stars Carter Harris.
Death Row Chronicles is the story of the world's most dangerous record label could only be told in a definitive 6-part documentary series. While Death Row Records boasted the success of Snoop Dogg, 2Pac, and Dr. Dre forged by unmatched creativity, the chart-topping and record-breaking sales came at a bloody, controversial cost. Part true-crime murder mystery and part hip hop drama, this compelling docu-series will comb through mountains of misinformation, uncovering key evidence and witnesses wh ...
Premise
Death Row Chronicles is the story of the world's most dangerous record label could only be told in a definitive 6-part documentary series. While Death Row Records boasted the success of Snoop Dogg, 2Pac, and Dr. Dre forged by unmatched creativity, the chart-topping and record-breaking sales came at a bloody, controversial cost. Part true-crime murder mystery and part hip hop drama, this compelling docu-series will comb through mountains of misinformation, uncovering key evidence and witnesses who will reveal the truth about the bitter rivalries surrounding its legends. The limited series will also celebrate the groundbreaking music of Death Row, explain how it reflected society at the time, and how it influenced some of today's biggest hip hop artists. On the eve of the label's 25th anniversary, Death Row Chronicles offers an unflinching look at the label and its legacy.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Carter Harris as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | February 20, 2018 | February 22, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Origin Story Controversial music mogul Suge Knight forms Death Row Records using intimidation tactics. His reputation as an enforcer grows. He partners with Dr. Dre to change Hip Hop forever. |
February 20, 2018 |
| 2 |
The Rise Of Death Row Dr. Dre discovers Snoop Dogg. Death Row releases The Chronic and Doggystyle, which are huge hits. Money pours in and everyone’s lives change, but Snoop faces murder charges. |
February 20, 2018 |
| 3 |
Enter Tupac We follow Tupac’s transformation from street poet and activist to hard core gangsta rapper at Death Row. Tupac’s legal troubles mount and he faces prison time. Suge declares war and East/West beef escalates. |
February 21, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BET |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 20, 2018 |
| Last aired | February 22, 2018 |
| Runtime | 41 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 22:00:00 |