Snoop Dogg has weighed in on Drake’s ongoing legal battle with Universal Music Group (UMG), in which the 6 God accuses his label of manipulating streaming numbers to bolster the popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s track “Not Like Us.” The West Coast icon addressed the controversy during an appearance on The Bootleg Kev Podcast while promoting Missionary, his collaborative album with Dr. Dre.
When asked about Drake’s lawsuits, Snoop initially opted for restraint, offering a simple “no comment.” He later elaborated, hinting at his preference for resolving disputes without involving courts. “On the West, we hold court in the streets,” he remarked, underscoring his disdain for legal confrontations.
Drake’s lawsuits, filed in November, claim UMG not only manipulated numbers but also allowed the release of “Not Like Us,” a song Drake argues defames him by falsely suggesting he is a sex offender. UMG has categorically denied the allegations, calling them “offensive and untrue,” and asserted their commitment to ethical marketing practices.
Elsewhere in the conversation, Snoop addressed his recent exchange with Kendrick Lamar, who referenced him on “Wacced Out Murals,” the opening track of his album GNX. Lamar expressed disappointment in Snoop for sharing Drake’s AI-assisted “Taylor Made Freestyle,” which featured a deepfake of Snoop’s voice. “Snoop posted ‘Taylor Made,’ I prayed it was the edibles,” Kendrick raps on the track. “I couldn’t believe it. It was only right for me to let it go.”
Snoop quickly apologized after learning of Lamar’s reaction. He publicly referred to Kendrick as the “West West King” on X (formerly Twitter) and admitted his misstep during the podcast. “He’s a rapper. He’s supposed to speak his truth,” Snoop explained. “As his big homey, I’ve got to take his words for what they are—his truth. I’m willing to accept that when it’s brought directly to me.”
Clarifying the situation further, Snoop revealed that the post was a mistake. “I thought I was posting ‘Gin & Juice.’ Then I hear Kendrick’s upset about what I shared,” he recounted.
“I deleted it immediately, called him, and left a message. ‘Nephew, it’s Uncle Snoop. I got the message, and I apologize. I was messed up. My bad.’”
Snoop’s candid response reflects his respect for Kendrick and his willingness to own up to mistakes, even amidst the turbulence of high-profile industry feuds. As the drama unfolds, his words offer a rare moment of accountability in the often-guarded world of hip-hop.
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