Suge Knight, born in April 1965, is a renowned record producer with a significant influence in the music industry, particularly in the realm of hip-hop. He is best known for founding Death Row Records in the early 1990s, which became a pivotal hub for hip-hop artists such as Tupac and Dr. Dre. Knight's career has been marked by controversy, but he has also made substantial contributions to the development of hip-hop music.