Rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight has been charged with murder and attempted murder over a hit-and-run incident that left one man dead and another in the hospital, prosecutors said.
The 49-year-old rapper, who could face life in prison if convicted, was due to be arraigned in court yesterday over last week's incident.
Knight also faces two hit-and-run charges. His US$2 million bail was revoked because of a possible flight risk, could intimidate witnesses and his criminal past, officials said on Monday.
Witnesses told the LA County Sheriff's department that Knight, co-founder of Death Row Records, first argued with the men, then allegedly used a red pick-up truck to strike them - backing into one, then running over both.
The apparent argument began on the set of Straight Outta Compton, a movie about pioneering rap group NWA. Knight was arrested after being interviewed by homicide detectives within hours of the incident.
One of the victims was declared dead at hospital. The second survived but no details on his condition were released.