Daz Dillinger Talks Snoop Dogg, Death Row, 2Pac & Unpaid Royalties on The Punchline Academy
Daz Dillinger returns to The Punchline Academy for another raw conversation with Da Inphamus Amadeuz, and this time the West Coast legend has plenty to say.
During the interview, Daz opens up about his ongoing issues surrounding Death Row Records, royalties, ownership and his relationship with Snoop Dogg. Daz discusses his claims of unpaid royalties and talks about taking legal action involving Snoop and Death Row. Money and ownership have followed Daz’s Death Row story for decades; back in 2001, he sued the label and Suge Knight, alleging he was owed more than $1 million. ([Los Angeles Times][1])
Leaving Death Row and Protecting His Music
Daz also breaks down why he ultimately left Death Row and the battles surrounding control of his catalog. He speaks from the perspective of somebody who was actually inside one of hip hop’s most powerful—and controversial—record labels during its historic run.
The conversation also touches on 2Pac’s estate and the complicated history surrounding music Daz created with Pac during the Death Row era.
A West Coast Legend
Daz’s résumé speaks for itself. Alongside Kurupt, he formed Tha Dogg Pound, whose 1995 debut Dogg Food reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
Behind the boards, his impact runs even deeper. Daz contributed to landmark projects including Dr. Dre’s *The Chronic*, Snoop Dogg’s Doggystyle and 2Pac’s All Eyez on Me. His production credits on Pac’s classic include records such as “2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted” and “I Ain’t Mad at Cha.” ([Wikipedia][3])
Daz Still Has Bars
And because this is The Punchline Academy, the conversation doesn’t end with stories.
Daz grabs the microphone and drops an exclusive freestyle* reminding everybody that he’s still an MC as much as he is a legendary producer.
History, controversy, ownership and bars.
This Daz Dillinger interview has all of it.