DJ Quik has long been established as a West Coast Hip Hop legend, but he clearly had some things to get off his chest regarding his legacy. During an Instagram Live session on Thursday (April 28), DJ Quik lit one of his Death Row Records royalty checks on fire for the camera as he bemoaned his lack of appreciation for his contributions to the culture.
“I’m not so happy,” he says in the clip. “I’m real offended by this Death Row check and this amount. As much work as I did for these sons of bitches, I feel the respect factor is crazy. There is none. So to show you how much your money means to me, Mr. Death Row Records — all the 2Pac stuff I did, help with Tha Dogg Pound project. Devil, you are a bitch. I want my real money and I want all my credits for everything that I did in this industry.
“All the songs, including ‘Hot In Here’ by Nelly and Pharrell. I want my credit for being ‘Get Nekkid.’ I want my credit from Kendrick Lamar — and this is no disrespect to Kendrick Lamar, I love TDE, you guys are awesome — but the fact y’all left my credit off ‘King Kunta’ [To Pimp A Butterfly] was crazy.”
As DJ Quik’s check begins to burn, he continues demanding credit for all of the music he’s had a hand in creating.
“R. Kelly ‘Home Alone,’ that’s 100 percent all of my drum sounds, my music, and me playing percussion,” he says. “I want that too. All Eyez On Me, it’s my credit, I want that. ‘In Da Club,’ ‘If I Can’t,’ I helped with those records by 50 Cent. I want that too. I want all my credits. I’m starting to get to a point where I’m impatient and I feel disrespected. I’m not going to be the underdog of this music industry anymore. I am to be respected as a king and a lord that I am, a God when it comes to production. I need all of my fucking credits.”
Quik also talks about putting his life in danger for Death Row Records, adding, “I took death chances over there. I could have been killed being at that record company. I need all of my fucking credit. Give me my shit while I’m alive. Give me my roses when I can smell them.”
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DJ Quik’s relationship with former Death Row CEO Marion “Suge” Knight stretches back to 1988 when Quik was signed to his Funky Enough Records imprint. In 1990, Quik signed a deal with Profile Records, but reportedly regretted it. Eazy-E offered him a $1 million advance to sign with Ruthless Records and consequently, Profile sent a cease-and-desist letter to Ruthless.
Over the course of Quik’s lengthy career, he’s racked up a slew of production credits beginning in 1991 with 2nd II None’s self-titled debut, AMG’s Bitch Better Have My Money, his own album Quik Is The Name and Hi-C’s Skanless. In 1996, he added 2Pac’s All Eyez On Me, Tony! Toni! Tone!’s House of Music and Shaquille O’Neal’s You Can’t Stop The Reign. Other credits include Luniz, Jermaine Dupri, Snoop Dogg, Erick Sermon and Janet Jackson.
Quik’s outrage towards the Kendrick Lamar “King Kunta” situation stems from the fact the song samples the 2000 Mausberg track featuring Quik.
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I guess. better man than me. I’d donated it or something but eh I see no issues overall with this
Now gots my phone hacked I’m here in atwater ca up north the one from victorville ca all know and owe me the one who is homeless and been walking for the last ten years my phone number is
Could’ve feed the homeless in L.A. 90 mc chickens n 90 mc doubles for lunch today, with that money you don’t want, but you burned it up. Nice job dikkhead
Yeah because feeding the homeless a bunch of McD’s is a smart route. How bout we just give em a bunch of Newports and 40s too?
Why didn’t he complain at the time? It’s been nearly 30 years since death row was popping. Chump
It’s me that girl why everyone bullshitin I’m the one who healed everyone and still writing record labels miss me with all that you tube bullshit jamie ANToiNETTE tuttle but the one who says she wrote those songs she’s fakes as fuck
Oh I forgot to mention I never talked or help write your songs you one the many of The rappers I like because your original and something I got to enjoy because I never didn’t write it
Could’ve feed the homeless in L.A. instead of burning it.
How much was the check tho???
Well maybe to the both of us
Less than $200… It’s was like 100 and change or 188 and change. That is disrespectful
He produced 1 song on an album that came out what 25 years ago, that was a quarterly royalty statement from mostly streaming, how much did he think the check would be? You think people streaming All Eyez On Me like that in 2021?
Why it doesn’t belong to you why you be askin
Did he think he was gon get a $180,000 royalty check every month for that heartz of men beat? No, take the $180 and be happy with what you got. The beat doesn’t even bang that hard in the whip.
He mixed nearly the entire album though.
Way to over exaggerate. DJ Quik mixed less than half of the album, a long cry from nearly the entire album.
That beat knocks..you must need an upgrade on your sound system
He is moron.
I feel that, Daz beat went harder on the subs than this fools weak beat
Ambitionz az a ridah
Calvin and Alvin, sound like a week R&B group that never made it
Number one you’re probably very very young and don’t understand what his legacy is. Number two your whip is probably a station wagon, needs a new speaker system. Number three, you’re named after a chipmunk
He prolly could still pull ya bish doe.
You a clown
No doubt, and not only did daz’s beat almost break all the windows in my ride…he woulda never pull a stunt like this if suge wasn’t in jail, he knows not to cross the boss. Quik is a goofball.
You must need a sound system upgrade because that bass line bangs on the JL.
Yes sir! That beat contains EVERYTHING that makes rap-production great! Samples, scratching on the hook, instrumentation, sound quality.
Go suck quiks dick then
Quik spilled the juice!! Damn!
Quick is hard!!!He is a West Coast Don…..But Nelly I didn’t know you touched that…But why wait so long to speak up OG?
His actions speak loud azz fk than words.
OG don’t talk, he walk, and evrybody follow.
Big bank, top rank, Mr. Too Cold got all y’all
DJ! I would have burned that check too!! Insulting!!
He aint lying even a little bit.
Its really stressful because more than likely he was already waiting but get it and its not whats owed or expected.
I’ve been telling QUIK’S name since I saw his video “Tonite” since then I’ve been DJ QUIK’S number one supporter. I’m from South Phoenix, I’ve said it since I knew what a Producer was and does, that He Is the industries most productive creative, brilliant artist producers EVER!!! Never brags just always makes great beats n songs. GIVE DJ QUIK HIS DAMN CREDIT AS HE SAID. THATS BULLSHIT. B.E.T. MTV VH1 WHERE THE F IS QUIK’S LIFETIME APPRECIATION AWARFD ITS LONG OVERDO.QUIK I GOT YOU!!! FOR WHAT ITS WORTH! LOVE!!!
have to give props to quick. he is one of those artist you never get tired of hearing. he is a classics maker. Glad he’s speaking up now needs to get paid. mad respects to him.
He took a picture of the check/deposited it then burned it…..smh
This article left off the Penthouse Players clique album he did with eazy too. It’s a whole album.
Let me tell you guys something about DJ Quik this vato has been one of the realest out there I’m proud of being from COMPTON you can listen to all he’s albums and the bet just makes you move stop me when lie Balance and option baby How come?
You are right pimpin mr DJ quick is a legend and a big Boss player fill me I’m out town bizzness
Sir you got $188 crispy dollars. If the math adds up to that amount given to the plaintiff the rant holds zero merit! This case is dismissed! Now go fees the homeless!
Don’t forget ‘The Hearts Of Men’ by 2Pac. “Yo Quik, pass me the binoculars – the binoculars!”
Right
He cashed that check through his chase bank phone app. Then he made the video. He burned the check to make a point. Cuz if he don’t make dollars, it don’t make sense.
I like wat you did there. Good one..
I don’t think anyone is right all the time. Otherwise when do you learn.
Agreed your comment was point on.
Y’all right Quick. Show your point and tell them to bring your reward (couple of mill) to the table…no respect in this industry. Just like they doing your old time homie, €azy mf €, no credits at all…Where TF fucc would Dre, Snoop, EM etc be if €azy wouldn’t took out Dre from WCWC!!! Guy made History just like You Quick.
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Preach
Quik….I was just telling my friends who grew up in the south that u are the most underrated producer of all time! I came up in the Bay and we supported all of your ish! You deserve all your credits! Much love!
Wassup family, I miss my bro. Pray all is & has been good with you & fam. Stay up love1, me , Smurf(Zoe) & all the homies still front lining it in the town( deep East Oakland, 8-4).Peace bro.
DJ Quik > Dr. Dre
He’s credited on king kunta…not on wikipedia but in the booklet he is lol
I’m a white man from Fargo North Dakota and I know who DJ quik is and what he did in the game coming out the yay area you are the most underrated producer in the game always have been I don’t know why you don’t get the credit but I’m glad you demanding it cuz you deserve it Playboy
Hes from Compton not the bay lol
The yay area huh?! You’re off by about 400 miles north of his origins! Keep it Fargo son!
Ctfu he was serious about it to.
You must not know nothing white man, he clearly says” born and raised in Compton”
Born n raised in compton was that shit
Time to sue buddy get what’s rightfully yours, go get em!
Nothing but cap. He mobile deposit the check and burn it after.
Man if u dnt shut yo stwepid ahh up
If Dr.Dre is the Hip Hop Michael Jackson, then DJ Quick is the Hip Hop Prince! (Production, Bars, First to Bang on Wax, Top 5 Diss song of all time, can Sing, Play Instruments, made artist around him Top Level) My man has so much talent its crazy… He should be revered in this game, not recognizing that, is a slap in Hip Hop’s face PERIOD!
Well said
Quik deserves cred. Bottomline!!!. LA still
bump his music . Donr front!!!!
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I would have to agree with him. DJ quik is one of the greatest producers hip hop has ever had in history along with being and all around artists. He is a god….
Exactly how are people ignorant to the fact that he want what’s due to him that’s Crazy peor talking about he broke they don’t what he is they need to Mind their business he put in work And a I STILL PLAY DJ QUICK MUSIC
We don’t bump quik in the hood, what’s the last hit he had? I’ll wait.
Quik burned that check after he edopisted in Navy Federal. Boy by
edeposited I meant.
True He must think we Stupid All you got I Do is take a picture of it and Bang its in your Account
Nikka broke and need money, he want that cap n clout
He’ll come after jay z next for that black album beat royalty money next. You put yourself in this position, that’s why you broke. Foh.
I’m from DC. Quick really never hit mainstream here. But any rap head here knows his name, loves his music and respects his contributions to the game. Run that man what he is due.
The man wants his dues & should get them! No discussion or debate!
Give Quik his credit, plain and simple.
DJ QUIK deserves his money, credit and respect! Everything he’s says is TRUE FACTS!
LOVED HIM EVER SINCE …
IF IT DON’T MAKE DOLLAZ IT DON’T MAKE CENTS!
Quik is cool but why didn’t He get all that right after He did it? I know why He’s called DJ QUIK.I went to his first concert and He was late and played about 1 hour total. Now that’s Quik!
I agree with Alvin, I played that song in the whip tonight and it was weak. No wonder he only produced one song on the album.
Young Joc – Cut Throat
Buck Bounce – 8Ball &MJG
Chingy – Bagg Up
Talib Kweli – Put it in the air
Jadakiss – Shine
TI -Indiscretions Back of the Limo
Just those songs put him in HOF and they’re never mentioned.. dude is GOAT
Those songs are 20 years old. He ain’t been hot for a minute. He’s not relevant anymore.