Snoop Dogg and Daz Dillinger Trade Explosive Accusations Over Death Row Business Dispute

The long-simmering rift between Snoop Dogg and Daz Dillinger has taken another dramatic turn, with both West Coast icons publicly accusing each other of financial misconduct tied to Death Row Records. The latest dispute was ignited after Daz claimed that Snoop intentionally prevented him from producing tracks on Tha Dogg Pound’s 2024 album W.A.W.G. (We All We Got), which was released through Snoop-owned Death Row Records. According to Daz, the decision was motivated by Snoop’s personal financial interests rather than creative direction. In a video shared on Instagram Stories, Daz alleged that Snoop had producer deals structured in a way that allowed him to take a significant percentage of the earnings. He claimed Snoop preferred him to appear strictly as an artist rather than a producer, despite Daz’s long-standing role behind the boards at Death Row. Daz continued voicing his frustrations in an interview clip posted to YouTube, where he accused Snoop of attempting to trademark intellectual property tied to Tha Dogg Pound — including the group’s iconic pawprint logo — without his consent. He described the logo as a major revenue driver and suggested it was being positioned as part of a massive deal involving Death Row’s catalog. According to Daz, efforts were allegedly made to trademark work he claims ownership over and include it in a potential high-value sale. He further accused Snoop of failing to properly pay artists royalties since acquiring Death Row, alleging that catalog revenue was instead being used to cover label operating expenses. After the claims began circulating online, Snoop Dogg responded forcefully in a video posted to social media. While dismissing the accusations, he warned Daz to stop speaking on his name and made it clear that any retaliation would be strictly business-related, not physical. Snoop emphasized that he felt targeted and told his cousin to leave him alone. Daz quickly fired back on Instagram, accusing Snoop of attempting to take ownership of his catalog through forged signatures and withholding royalties. He also claimed that artists associated with Death Row were being underpaid while staff members earned more than the creators themselves. Reiterating his independence, Daz stated that he has always operated his own business and could not be financially pressured. The public exchange has further exposed the fractured relationship between two artists who were once closely aligned during Death Row’s golden era. With allegations now touching on trademarks, publishing rights, and unpaid royalties, the dispute appears far from over and could potentially move into legal territory. As of now, neither side has announced formal legal action, but the situation continues to unfold publicly — adding another chapter to one of hip-hop’s most complicated family feuds.