{"id":228645,"date":"2026-06-11T08:00:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T06:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blackouthiphop.com\/blog\/?p=228645"},"modified":"2026-06-09T23:06:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T21:06:42","slug":"daz-dillinger-on-snoop-dogg-tupac-shakur-dr-dre-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blackouthiphop.com\/blog\/daz-dillinger-on-snoop-dogg-tupac-shakur-dr-dre-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Daz Dillinger on Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur, Dr Dre and &#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FcxlTyhfsl4?si=J1sXfw9Ms_3C1PUm\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Daz Dillinger, legendary West Coast rapper, producer, and founding member of Tha Dogg Pound, sits down with Detroit legend Trick Trick for a real conversation about hip hop history, Record Labels, the music industry, business, culture, and the evolution of rap.<br \/>\nFrom helping shape the sound of West Coast hip hop alongside Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and Tupac to building an independent career that has lasted decades, Daz reflects on the relationships, challenges, and moments that helped define an era of music. Known for his work as both an artist and producer, Daz offers a unique perspective on the rise of Rap music labels, the G-funk era, and the business of staying relevant in a changing industry.<br \/>\nNo scripts. No filters. 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