Death Row Records is a record label that was founded in 1991 by Dr. Dre and Suge Knight, and was once home to some of rap's biggest names, including Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre, Left-Eye, Snoop Doggy Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound (Kurupt and Daz Dillinger).

Death Row has sold nearly 50 million units worldwide, and generated close to $750 million in revenue. The label was also once home to RBX, The Lady of Rage, Michel'le, Danny Boy, DJ Quik, J-Flexx, Sam Sneed, Mark Morrison, MC Hammer, Tha Realest, Crooked I, O.F.T.B., Eastwood, and Gina Longo (notable for being the only white artist signed to the label). In addition, the late Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes of TLC was signed on and working on an album when she died in an automobile accident. On February 5, 2008, Warner Music offered $25 million dollars for the assets of Death Row Records.