Eve Opens Up About Suge Knight Romance and Interscope Drama in New Memoir

Hip-hop fans are buzzing after Grammy-winning rapper and actress Eve revealed a surprising chapter of her past in her brand-new memoir, Who’s That Girl?. In the book, Eve opens up about a brief romance with Death Row Records founder Suge Knight and how it created unexpected tension with her label, Interscope Records.

According to Eve, the situation began when she was frustrated with how her career was being handled. At the 2001 Soul Train Awards, she reached out to Knight hoping he could help her push for answers. That meeting led to dinner—and a short-lived romantic connection. Knight later showed up at Interscope on Eve’s behalf, but instead of smoothing things over, it caused major problems.

Eve claims Interscope boss Jimmy Iovine wasn’t impressed with Knight’s involvement. The fallout left her feeling isolated at her label, and she believes it played a role in how her third album was received.

The revelation is part of a larger story Eve tells in her memoir about navigating the male-dominated world of hip-hop, from being Ruff Ryders’ first lady to carving out a successful career in TV and film. For longtime fans, it’s a rare, unfiltered look at the politics behind the music industry.

With hip-hop history constantly being rewritten through memoirs, interviews, and documentaries, Eve’s story is both a reminder of her resilience and a new chapter in understanding the early 2000s music scene.

Her memoir Who’s That Girl? is available now.