New Delhi, June 3 -- Marion 'Suge' Knight, the former head of Death Row Records and once a fierce rival to Sean 'Diddy' Combs, has spoken out about Combs' ongoing federal trial.

He has urged the public to take a broader look at the culture of hip-hop rather than singling out one man.

In a series of phone interviews with ABC News over the weekend, Suge Knight addressed the case that has dominated headlines. Combs, a music and fashion mogul, is facing serious federal charges and could spend the rest of his life in prison if convicted. He has pleaded not guilty and denies all allegations.

Knight's name has already come up in court over 50 times, mostly in reference to his longtime rivalry with Combs or his former leadership of Death Row R...