As the fire-spitting collective displayed seamless on-wax chemistry and a successful string of lyrical performances on '90s hits-namely the title track on their debut effort, Money, Power, Respect, and Diddy's 1997 posse cut 'It's All About The Benjamins'-'Kiss quickly became a marquee MC. The MC born Jason Phillips in 1975 began his career as a member of The Lox, a hardcore rap outfit from Yonkers, New York, under the Bad Boy Records imprint. Knight had felony convictions for armed robbery and assault, and lost control of the label when it was forced into bankruptcy in 2009.Between his distinctively hoarse voice, an equally scratchy laugh, and a long-proven capability for street-smart rhymes, Jadakiss has staked out his corner in New York City's hip-hop scene. in March 1997, with Knight assumed to be the prime suspect. A similar drive-by shooting killed Shakur’s East Coast rival, The Notorious B.I.G. Shakur was in Knight’s car when he was killed in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas in September 1996. Knight was known for music just as much as he was for his temper, and was allegedly the ring leader in a string of violent deals. “Anyone who says words hurt has never been punched in the face,” he added, words he’s echoed in a previous show while touring recently with Kevin Hart on “Only Headliners Allowed.” Shortly after, he helped broker a deal to secure Tupac Shakur’s release from prison and subsequent signing to the label, with his “All Eyez on Me” released in 1996. Dre’s “The Chronic” followed by Snoop Dogg’s “Doggystyle” in 1993. During the peak of his career in the ‘90s, Knight was known for putting West Coast rap on the map with the massive success of Dr.

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