Snoop Dogg and Daz Dillinger are embroiled in a bitter public feud over the Death Row Records affair, with accusations of ownership, royalties and betrayal between their longtime collaborators and their families flying.
The dispute began when Daz claimed that Snoop removed him from Death Row while retaining his signature on “Tha Dogg Pound,” allegedly because Daz refused to sign over his publishing rights.
In a profanity-filled video, Snoop responded directly to his cousin.
“I see you have nothing to do but hate me, huh? In a minute, I’m gonna fuck you. You have nothing to do but hate me, huh? In a minute, I’m gonna fuck you, because. In some real stuff. Not physically, but business. Because you’re broke now, so I’m gonna fuck you.” Wait, because. Don’t bother me. Don’t bother me. “Snoopy said.
Daz fired back on social media, accusing Snoop of forging documents to gain control of his Death Row-era material without paying proper royalties.
“He’s pissed now… now he wants me to steal everything I have through Trynna business wise by forging autographs to death and not paying royalties because he owns the label and uses our royalties to pay his employees who make more than the artists,” Daz wrote. “I sued SUGE that day, should I do the same thing to SUGE? Because it was all in my name.”
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The disagreement centers on control of music rights, with Daz saying he refuses to give up his catalog because he already owns it and collects royalties directly. He sees publishing as a retirement plan and a legacy he won’t give up.
The tension culminated in a diss track as Daz compared Snoop’s tactics to those of former Death Row boss Sookie Knight. “We’re not family anymore,” Daz said, accusing Snoop of putting business over loyalty.
Snoop acquired Death Row Records in February 2022 from MNRK Music Group, which is backed by investment firm Blackstone. The deal initially included the label and trademark, with the discography being finalized in separate negotiations. Some titles, including those of Dr. Dre and Tupac, remain under separate control.
Under Snoop’s leadership, Death Row has relaunched with new partnerships and publishing deals, including a management deal with Reservoir Media.
However, Daz remains independent and says he has no intention of giving up his rights. “You can’t starve me thief, I’m independent, I run my own boat, there’s always 💋 you little bitch,” he added.
A family feud that dates back years has resurfaced with new intensity. In 2013, Snoop told Nosy he had to cut off Daz, saying: “I taught you everything you know. I let you play the game. And you turn against me?”
Daz confirmed in 2023 that the tensions were never truly resolved.
“Snoopy and I had a little feud because the cousin tried to bully the younger cousin, but I wouldn’t do that,” he said.
Daz’s latest album, Retaliation, Revenge And Get Back 3, was released in September, adding another layer to the ongoing controversy.
