In this classic 2016 VladTV interview, Danny Boy opens up about his journey from signing to Death Row Records at just 15 years old to becoming one of the most recognizable voices on Tupac classics. The conversation dives deep into his early days being discovered at Interscope, signing a $325,000 deal, and being taken under Suge Knight’s wing as a legal guardian after his mother passed .

Danny Boy reflects on Death Row at its peak—working alongside legends like Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and Tupac—and shares firsthand insight into the Vegas fight involving Orlando Anderson, the chaotic aftermath of Tupac’s shooting, and the internal tensions that followed. He describes the bulletproof vest lifestyle, studio altercations, and how Tupac’s relentless work ethic changed the energy of the entire label.

The interview also addresses Danny Boy’s public coming out as a gay man, the backlash he faced within the Black community and church circles, and the personal tragedy that influenced him to speak openly. He discusses fatherhood, faith, and how his identity intersected with the hyper-masculine culture of Death Row during the 1990s.

Additional topics include:
• The Suge Knight trial and Death Row’s decline
• The Dr. Dre departure and “Toss It Up” controversy
• Financial disputes over Tupac royalties
• Michele’s role during Death Row’s internal turmoil
• Danny Boy’s book Stranded on Death Row

This interview offers rare behind-the-scenes insight into one of hip-hop’s most controversial eras, told by someone who lived it from inside the studio and on stage