Hip Hop legend, N.W.A. member, and co-founder of Death Row Records, The D.O.C. offers up a lot interesting talking points in his exclusive sit down with King Ice’s @SteveMurray2. In this exclusive episode of “Inspired by Culture,” D.O.C. shed light on his past, the role he played in starting Death Row, meeting Suge Knight, working with Easy E and more. He even touched on his relationship to the legendary, Tupac, growing in the industry with Dr. Dre, fostering Snoop Dogg’s growth as an artist, and working on the “F**k the Police” record – that had the whole industry shook.

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With the buzz around Straight Outta Compton still alive and fresh, many have been wondering what was the fate of The D.O.C. all these years after a near fatal car crash claimed his vocal chords. He took to Twitter to assure his fans that his voice is back and that though he hasn’t been in the studio yet, he’s open to collaborating with anyone. We can’t wait to hear what he has to say on wax and especially can’t wait to see him perform again. Him performing cuts off “No One Can Do It Better” at a live show? Mannn, listen. Congratulations and many blessings to The D.O.C.

To anyone interested. Yes. It came back on its own. Had it almost a year. Came back while I was locked up. Why finally speak now? Why not.

— D.O.C (@WESTCOASTDOC) August 22, 2015

I’ve yet to start recording bro. But when I do I’m open to all new energy from anyone, anywhere. https://t.co/Pje3TeeBxD

— D.O.C (@WESTCOASTDOC) August 23, 2015

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