Former rap mogul Marion 'Suge ' Knight told a judge that he is suffering from blindness and other health complications moments before he was taken to hospital for the third time since he was charged with murder . Knight , 49 , also told Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James Brandlin on Monday that he had fired attorneys handling his case and was receiving inadequate medical treatment in custody . The Death Row Records co-founder , who wore glasses during the brief court appearance , said he was blind in one eye and had only about 15 percent vision in his other eye . Scroll down for video . Health issues : Suge ' Knight told a judge that he is suffering from blindness and other health complications moments before he was taken to a hospital following a court appearance on Monday ( pictured ) Constant treatment : It is the third time Knight has been transferred to hospital after he was taken into custody and charged with murder . Knight said he was having difficulty comprehending the proceedings and told the judge he had been shot six times last year and had a blood clot in his lungs and other complications . He also said he had lost 35 pounds as a result of his injuries . Brandlin transferred Knight 's case to another judge , and he was taken for medical care before his case could be called in Judge Ronald Coen 's courtroom . Coen said before calling the case that Knight had been taken to a hospital , but he did not elaborate . On February 19 , Knight was taken into medical care , complaining about stomach problems to a shooting in a nightclub last summer . The music producer was earlier hospitalized on February 3 when he had a panic attack moments after pleading not guilty to all charges . Armed guards reportedly watched over Knight in hospital . At the time it was reported that he had suffered a blood clot and had been given blood thinners . Knight has pleaded not guilty to murder , attempted murder and hit-and-run charges after he struck two men with his truck , killing one , on Jan. 29 . He remains held without bail . Knight was out on bail in the separate robbery case at the time . His lawyer claimed that Knight was ambushed and feared for his life prior to the hit-and-run . Authorities allege Knight killed Terry Carter , 55 , and injured another , Cle 'Bone ' Sloan , 51 , with his pickup truck near a film set in Compton , California . Police said he fled the scene . Representation : The rap mogul told Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James Brandlin that he had fired attorneys handling his murder case and was receiving inadequate medical treatment while in custody . It is believed to have been a result of an argument 30 minutes before between Knight and others on the set of the upcoming N.W.A . biopic 'Straight Outta Compton . ' Attorney David Kenner , who has represented Knight since the case was filed , told Coen that his client has been jailed too long and a hearing to set bail should be convened as soon as possible . Coen ordered another hearing for Knight on March 9 . Knight said he had fired Kenner and his law partner , telling Brandlin , ' I fired these lawyers . ' He repeatedly tried to speak during the hearing in Brandlin 's courtroom , but the judge admonished him not to interrupt . Knight said down and muttered an expletive while Brandlin quickly concluded the proceedings . He wore orange jail attire and glasses during the hearing , and spoke while flanked by deputies . Knight was shot six times at a nightclub in August . Within days of his release from the hospital , he was accused by a celebrity photographer of stealing her camera . Issues : Knight said he was having difficulty comprehending the proceedings and told the judge he had been shot six times last year and had a blood clot in his lungs and other complications . Medical care : He was taken for medical treatment wearing an orange jumpsuit after the brief court appearance on Monday .
Rap mogul , 49 , appeared at Los Angeles Superior Court wearing glasses . Told Judge James Brandlin he had fired attorneys handling his case . Insists he had complications following proceedings because of his health . Says he is completely blind in one eye and has 15 % vision in the other . Score: 6