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Reggie Wright Sr on Suge Knight, 2Pac, Keefe D, Orlando Anderson, Crip vs Blood War (Full Interview)

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Published on 10/27/23 / In Interviews

In this full-length interview, former Compton Police chief, Reggie Wright Sr. explains the formation of the Bloods and the Crips to DJ Vlad, stating the bloody war actually began as a rivalry between cross-town high schools. He also shares details about what it was like to grow up in the 9th Ward of New Orleans before eventually moving to South Central, Watts, and Compton in Los Angeles County. The former LA Sheriff's Lieutenant talks about the influence and accuracy of Eazy E's classic hit "Boyz in da Hood." He then talks about his encounters with the late rapper before discussing N.W.A.'s breakthrough hit "F**k da Police." 

As the conversation moves along Reggie Wright Sr. sheds even more light on the impact N.W.A.'s "F*** Tha Police" song had on Compton PD officers. From there, Wright Sr. talks about the cultural impact of gangsta films such as "Colors." Later in the interview, Wright Sr. talks about the events leading up to 2Pac's murder in Las Vegas along with the alleged involvement of the LAPD and Suge Knight. He also shares his thoughts on the key people involved wIth Biggie's murder case. Lastly, he discusses N.W.A.'s critically acclaimed biopic, "Straight Outta Compton," his son's arrest back in 2017, and Dr. Dre's epic Super Bowl Halftime Show earlier this year.

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