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Part 1: Neckbone on How Mob Piru Formed, Origin of Beef Blood & Crip Beef in Compton
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In a recent interview, rapper Neckbone shed light on Suge Knight’s influential role in correcting Mary J. Blige’s unfair contract during her early years. Neckbone revealed that despite Mary J. Blige achieving double platinum status, she wasn’t receiving her rightful royalties for a long time. According to Neckbone, record executives initially ignored her earnings, but Suge Knight stepped in with his tough reputation, ensuring that the contracts were renegotiated and Mary J. finally got the money she deserved. Neckbone emphasized that though the initial dealings with Uptown Records (led by Andre Harrell) were problematic, Suge’s involvement helped straighten things out swiftly. The conversation also touched on various tense incidents from that era, including a nod to Suge’s notorious reputation in the industry, but Neckbone chose to keep some details private. This candid insight highlights the sometimes harsh realities artists face and how figures like Suge Knight impacted the business side of hip-hop and R&B.
