The simmering tensions within the Death Row Records legacy have erupted into a full-blown public war, with legendary producer Daz Dillinger unleashing a blistering, expletive-laden tirade against Snoop Dogg and rapper Glasses Malone. The explosive confrontation, captured in a video circulating online, stems directly from an ongoing lawsuit over the iconic labelâs catalog and royalties. Dillinger did not hold back, accusing his former collaborators of betrayal, historical revisionism, and financial misconduct.
In the video, a visibly agitated Daz Dillinger directly addresses Glasses Malone, accusing him of being a sycophant. âGlasses Malone, whatâs up, my [expletive]? You know you was wrong for that size sucking deep throat that dog,â Dillinger roared, his voice dripping with contempt. He accused Malone of making inflammatory statements without understanding the full context of the legal battle, specifically targeting Maloneâs suggestion that Dillinger was suing a deceased person, a clear reference to the late Tupac Shakur.
Dillinger quickly pivoted to the core of his grievance, clarifying the nature of the lawsuit. âIâm not suing a dead man. Iâm suing white folks, foster parents will be stealing that youâre in cahoots with,â he declared, his tone shifting from anger to a pointed legal explanation. He detailed a scenario where he and Snoop Dogg were initially named in the same legal paperwork, but Snoop allegedly managed to extract himself, leaving Dillinger to face the consequences alone. âHow did you jump out of the paperwork and leave me in the paperwork?â he demanded, framing Snoopâs actions as a collaboration with the enemy.
The producerâs anger then turned to the current state of Death Row Records, which Snoop Dogg acquired in 2022. Dillinger painted a bleak picture of the labelâs finances, claiming that the artists are being exploited. âEverybody over there at Death Row was broke. The only one that got some money. All them artists over there is not happy,â he stated, listing names like Jane Gum and others who he claims are not selling records. He mocked the idea of relying on 1990s nostalgia, asking, âIt was 2024, 2025. Yâall still on the same mountain?â
The most personal and damaging attack came when Dillinger directly challenged Snoop Doggâs authenticity regarding their shared history with Tupac Shakur. âYou didnât even like Tupac, Snoop. You didnât even want me to play all the music in the house,â Dillinger alleged, his voice rising in disbelief. He claimed that Snoop was never a genuine fan of the late icon, despite now building a business empire around his legacy. âStop fronting. Now you doing business with Tom Whalley. Yâall so buddy buddy,â he added, referencing the former Interscope executive who was heavily involved in the labelâs early days.
Dillinger did not stop at personal insults; he threatened to expose the financial inner workings of Snoopâs current operations. âIâm going to open the books up on your ass,â he promised, his tone turning cold and calculated. âIâm going to bust your ass wide open when I go through them books.â He questioned the distribution of profits, specifically asking how the money is being âchopped upâ and what role former Death Row executive Suge Knightâs associate, referred to as âFuzzy,â plays in the current management structure. âHe ainât connecting [expletive],â Dillinger scoffed.
The feud appears to have been simmering for months, but this video marks a definitive escalation. Dillingerâs primary accusation is that Snoop Dogg, upon acquiring Death Row, reneged on verbal and written agreements regarding royalty splits and publishing rights. Dillinger claims he was instrumental in creating the classic âChronicâ sound and producing numerous hits for Snoop and Tupac, yet he is now being legally sidelined. âI helped out. I gave opportunity. If you didnât handle your business, you didnât handle your business,â he said, defending his own legacy while attacking Snoopâs.
Dillinger also took aim at Glasses Malone for his perceived disloyalty, reminding him of their personal history. âYou came to my house. You came downstairs, but you couldnât go back upstairs,â he said, implying a past betrayal or a violation of trust. He contrasted Maloneâs current allegiance to Snoop with the fact that Dillinger produced more songs for him than Snoop ever did. âHow many songs you got with Snoop Dogg? How many songs you got with me?â he challenged, demanding a reckoning.
The video has sent shockwaves through the hip-hop community, with fans and industry insiders scrambling to parse the accusations. Dillingerâs claim that Snoop did not like Tupac is particularly incendiary, as it directly contradicts the public narrative of brotherhood and mutual respect that has defined the Death Row legacy for decades. If true, it would rewrite a significant chapter of hip-hop history, suggesting that the partnership was more business than genuine friendship.
Dillinger concluded his rant by urging fans to support his new music, specifically his âChronicâ album, while also promising to reveal the truth. âYâall go out there and purchase that chronic album,â he said, before issuing a final warning to his rivals. âLike I said before, itâs business. Handle your business. Iâm going to handle my business.â He vowed to open the books, exposing what he claims is a corrupt system that has left the original architects of the Death Row sound without their fair share.
As of this report, neither Snoop Dogg nor Glasses Malone has issued a public response to Dillingerâs tirade. However, the legal battle is ongoing, and this public outburst is likely to complicate any potential settlement. The video serves as a raw, unfiltered glimpse into the deep-seated resentment that has festered for years between the men who built one of the most influential record labels in history. The question now is whether this war of words will spill further into the courtroom or if cooler heads will prevail.
Daz Dillingerâs accusations are not just about money; they are about legacy and respect. He feels erased from the history he helped create, watching as Snoop Dogg reaps the rewards of a catalog built on their collective work. The mention of Tupac is the emotional core of the rant, suggesting that the personal bonds of the 1990s have been corrupted by the business dealings of the 2020s. For Dillinger, this is a fight for his very identity.
The hip-hop world is now watching closely. Dillinger has promised to âopen the books,â a move that could reveal sensitive financial information about one of the industryâs most storied labels. If he follows through, it could lead to a cascade of lawsuits and public revelations that would dwarf the current dispute. For now, the ball is in Snoop Doggâs court, and the silence from his camp is deafening.
This is a developing story. We will continue to monitor the situation for any responses from the parties involved and any new legal filings that may emerge from this explosive public confrontation. The legacy of Death Row Records hangs in the balance, torn between the memories of its golden era and the bitter realities of its present-day business wars.


