Suge Knight has a different story, telling BET in 2014 that he orchestrated the amalgamation of Tupac and Dre: “California Love” was released in December of 1995, and immediately, it became a hit.

“California Love” features two of the biggest names in rap history, Tupac and producer-rapper Dr. Dre. It also features singer Roger Troutman, singing with his signature “talk box ...

Tupac’s Top 10 Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits Rank, Title, Act, Peak Position, Peak Date 1. “How Do U Want It/California Love,” 2Pac Featuring K-Ci & JoJo, No. 1 (2 weeks), July 13 ...