This album was an attempt at making a comeback following the car crash which severely damaged his vocal cords.

[4] The name of the album is a reference to Charles Manson's idea of the Beatles' "Helter Skelter" prophesying the end of the world.

decided to leave Death Row and headed to Atlanta, Georgia.

Taking lyrics he had already written for Heltah Skeltah, he recorded Helter Skelter, keeping the name to spite Dre.

[4] His lyrics were inspired by the writings of Milton William Cooper.