The tension between West Coast rap titans Snoop Dogg and Suge Knight just reached a boiling point. On his surprise new album Iz It A Crime?, Snoop Dogg holds nothing back, delivering a blistering diss aimed squarely at the former Death Row Records CEO—labeling him a “rat” and accusing him of snitching from behind bars.
The standout track “Shut Yo Bitch Ass Up” wastes no time firing shots. Over a gritty, ominous beat, Snoop raps with venom:
“I can see why you mad / I bought everything you own / Now you in PC snitching on the phone.”
Snoop continues:
“But I can slap the taste out your muthafuckin’ mouth / Pull up on your n-gga, make you wanna reroute / And if he hit the main line, he gon’ see what we bout / Oh bitch ass n-gga, I’m a rich ass n-gga.”
The direct shots mark a major escalation in a feud that has simmered for years. Once allies during the golden era of Death Row Records, Snoop and Suge have long since fallen out—largely due to control of the iconic label. Snoop acquired the Death Row name in 2022, but Suge Knight has consistently accused him of obtaining it through fraudulent means, going so far as to suggest bankruptcy fraud by ex-partner Michael “Harry-O” Harris enabled the transfer.
Suge Fires Back from Prison
Although Suge has yet to respond directly to the new diss track, his recent comments made via The Art of Dialogue show his resentment still runs deep. The incarcerated mogul questioned the legitimacy of Snoop’s acquisition:
“Snoop, you said I’m mad because you bought Death Row? What’d you buy? Show me the paperwork. Show me what you own.”
He went on to criticize Snoop’s handling of the brand:
“You going backwards. You tryna create something that Suge Knight created. But instead of going big, you disappointing the world by making everything flops.”
Knight’s claim that Snoop “destroyed” Death Row has become a rallying cry for Suge loyalists, many of whom believe the legacy of the label has been diluted since Snoop rebranded it under his Doggystyle umbrella. Snoop, on the other hand, has argued that he’s preserving and celebrating the label’s legacy by bringing its catalogue to streaming services and signing new acts.
Public Reaction: Heated and Hilarious
The internet wasted no time in reacting to Snoop’s diss. Comment sections across HipHopDX and Reddit lit up with both praise and backlash, with some fans defending Snoop’s right to speak his truth, while others accused him of dragging up past beef for attention.
One user wrote, “This album is a banger. Snoop puts the haters in their place,” while another fired back, “Snoop a snake and a rat.”
The discourse quickly devolved into chaos, as commenters traded insults, brought up Kendrick Lamar, accused Eazy-E of being the only “real one,” and posted memes mocking both artists.
The Bigger Question: Is Snoop Resurrecting the West Coast or Reigniting Old Fires?
What’s undeniable is the weight Snoop Dogg’s voice still carries in the culture. For decades, he has remained one of hip-hop’s most iconic figures. And in 2025, his decision to release a surprise album full of sharp commentary proves he’s not content to fade quietly into legacy status.
But the question looms: is this new beef helping hip-hop move forward or is it reopening wounds that should have long healed?
In his own words, Suge Knight has said, “We should be trying to figure out how to make Hip Hop better… Everybody destroying Hip Hop – you guys are making it worse.”
Whether you agree with Suge’s take or see Snoop’s track as justified retaliation, one thing is clear—West Coast drama is alive and well, and Iz It A Crime? is setting the stage for a cultural crossfire.
Final Thoughts
Rap beefs are nothing new. But when two legends like Snoop Dogg and Suge Knight reignite a feud this intense, it transcends music—it becomes a referendum on loyalty, legacy, and who really controls the narrative of hip-hop history.
As fans and critics pick sides, one thing is for sure: the West Coast remains as unpredictable and volatile as ever.
Stream “Shut Yo Bitch Ass Up” now on all platforms.
Watch Suge Knight’s full response on The Art of Dialogue.
