Snoop Dogg Threatens to “Fk Up” Cousin Daz Dillinger’s Business Over Explosive Death Row Copyright Battle**

The ongoing turmoil surrounding Death Row Records has taken a dramatic and deeply personal turn as Snoop Dogg and his cousin — rapper and producer Daz Dillinger — have entered into a very public and increasingly hostile dispute.

What began as behind-the-scenes copyright tension has erupted into an all-out family feud, complete with accusations, threats, and years of unresolved financial frustrations bubbling to the surface.

Daz Dillinger, best known for his work on classic West Coast albums such as Doggystyle and Dogg Food, unleashed a series of explosive allegations claiming that Snoop Dogg has been quietly assuming ownership of copyrights tied to some of Daz’s most iconic productions.

According to Daz, these moves allegedly occurred as Snoop prepares to negotiate — or has already begun negotiating — the sale of the Death Row Records catalog, a deal rumored to be approaching $1 billion in value.

Daz insists that while Snoop stands to profit from the massive sale, he himself — a key contributor to Death Row’s iconic sound — is being “cut out” and left with zero compensation for his contributions.

Snoop Dogg, now the owner of Death Row Records, was quick to fire back.

In a reaction video that instantly went viral, Snoop warned his cousin in no uncertain terms that he was prepared to retaliate — not physically, but financially and professionally.

“In a minute I’ma fk you up, cuz… BUSINESS wise,”**
Snoop said, making it clear that family ties would no longer shield Daz from consequences.

With that single clip, Snoop declared that the line had officially been crossed — and that Daz Dillinger was no longer considered family in the business realm of Death Row Records.

Daz Dillinger’s Accusations: A Legacy Erased?

Daz Dillinger, a foundational figure in the G-Funk era, has long voiced frustrations about what he believes is the industry’s unfair treatment of producers — particularly Black producers — whose work built the soundscape of 1990s West Coast rap.

In this latest chapter, Daz claims he recently discovered that many of the copyrights connected to beats he originally produced have allegedly been moved or reassigned without his knowledge. These include tracks from:

Snoop Dogg’s “Doggystyle” (1993)

Tha Dogg Pound’s “Dogg Food” (1995)

Other Death Row-era recordings that Daz contributed to as either producer, co-producer, or arranger

According to Daz, Snoop has been quietly consolidating copyrights and ownership assets in preparation for selling — or leveraging — the Death Row catalog at an estimated valuation of around $1 billion.

Daz’s argument is simple:
If his beats helped shape the most valuable era of Death Row Records, why should Snoop be the sole beneficiary of a billion-dollar payday?

In a fiery video rant that has now circulated widely across social platforms, Daz accused Snoop of:

“Sneaking copyrights”

“Erasing contributions”

“Trying to cash out without honoring the people who built the sound”

Daz emphasized that he never agreed to relinquish ownership of certain master files or underlying compositions — and that he has paperwork to prove it.

Whether those documents would stand in a legal battle remains to be seen, but the allegations have already reignited a deep conversation about intellectual property rights within hip-hop.

Snoop Dogg Responds: “Family Ties Cut”

Snoop Dogg initially stayed quiet — until footage surfaced showing him responding directly to Daz’s claims.

In the video, Snoop does not deny or address specifics about copyright ownership.

Instead, he focuses on Daz’s public behavior, framing it as betrayal and unnecessary exposure of internal business matters.

Commenting on Daz’s public accusations, Snoop said:

“You went online and said all that st?
In a minute I’ma fk you up…”
“…BUSINESS wise.”

The emphasis on business was intentional. Snoop made it very clear:

No physical harm

No street retaliation

No violence

But professionally, he was ready to retaliate.

Snoop’s message ended with a blunt declaration that despite being blood relatives, Daz had crossed a line.

“Family ties cut.”

Reports circulated shortly after that Daz had been officially removed from all current Death Row business operations, though it is unclear whether he had any formal role to begin with.

The Death Row Catalog: Why It Matters So Much

Death Row Records remains one of the most culturally and financially influential labels in hip-hop history.

Under Suge Knight’s original leadership, the label delivered era-defining albums from:

Dr. Dre

Snoop Dogg

Tupac Shakur

Tha Dogg Pound

Even today, the streaming numbers for Death Row’s golden-era music remain massive.

When Snoop Dogg acquired the label in 2022, speculation immediately grew that he would eventually:

Re-release vaulted recordings

Rebuild the Death Row brand

Create new partnerships

Sell or license the catalog for a historic number

Recent industry rumors suggest that international buyers, tech companies, and entertainment corporations have shown interest — with estimates floating near the $1 billion mark.

For Daz Dillinger, who was one of the label’s most prolific — and under-credited — producers, the idea that Snoop could walk away with nearly all the profit is not only unfair but deeply disrespectful.

Are Daz’s Claims Legally Valid?

This is where the situation becomes less about family drama and more about copyright law.

There are several key questions:

Did Daz sign over his rights during the Death Row era?

Many artists and producers in the 1990s signed contracts that relinquished:

Publishing

Master ownership

Songwriting splits

Producer royalties

If Daz was one of them, Snoop may technically be within legal bounds — even if it feels morally wrong to fans.

Did Snoop acquire rights through the label purchase?

If Snoop bought Death Row’s assets “as-is,” he may have inherited:

Old contracts

Old copyrights

Publishing rights held by the label

That would make the catalog legally his to sell.

Are there errors in the paperwork?

This is where Daz hints he may have leverage.
If:

paperwork was incomplete

rights were never fully signed over

copyrights were mistakenly filed

Daz could legally challenge ownership.

A single mistake in a 1990s contract could be worth tens of millions today.

Fans Are Split: Does Daz Deserve a Cut?

As the feud trends across social platforms, fans are divided.

Supporters of Daz say:

He produced half the West Coast classics they’re arguing about

Producers in hip-hop have historically been robbed

Death Row wouldn’t be Death Row without his sound

“Family should never cut family out of a business they helped build”

Supporters of Snoop argue:

Snoop bought the label legally, so the catalog is his

Daz has a history of public outbursts toward collaborators

Snoop has done more than enough for him over the years

Daz chose to go public first — forcing Snoop’s response

Some fans also point out that Suge Knight originally owned everything — and that many artists were under extremely unfavorable contracts. Snoop may simply be dealing with what he inherited.