Michael Harris (music executive)
Michael R. Harris | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 20, 1960 |
| Organization(s) | Our Community First Action Philanthropy TV |
| Criminal charges | crack dealing, kidnapping, attempted murder |
| Criminal penalty | 28-year prison sentence |
| Criminal status | Clemency (2021) |
| Spouse |
Lydia Harris (div. 2005) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | David (brother) |
Michael R. "Harry-O" Harris (born September 20, 1960) is an American hip hop music industry executive, entrepreneur, and social activist. Harris received a 28-year prison sentence in 1987 for crack dealing, kidnapping, and attempted murder. While in prison, Harris co-founded Death Row Records. Harris was granted clemency in 2021 by President Donald Trump. Harris is the chief operating officer of the newly-formed Death Row Records and has founded multiple activist organizations.