Tensions have been quietly building between Eminem and Snoop Dogg—two longtime collaborators and icons of hip-hop. What started as a simple interview comment in 2020 has grown into a full-blown public rift, complete with diss tracks and radio responses. Here’s a breakdown of how it all unfolded.
July 29, 2020: Snoop Says Eminem Isn’t a Top 10 Rapper
It all began when Snoop Dogg appeared on The Breakfast Club and shared his personal list of top 10 rappers—without including Eminem. While praising Dr. Dre for discovering new talent, Snoop referred to Eminem as “The Great White Hope,” crediting Dre for much of Eminem’s success. He also said that while the rap game may see Em as top-tier, he personally doesn’t.
“I can live without that,” Snoop added, referring to Eminem’s music, and said Em wouldn’t compare to 80s legends like Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, and KRS-One. Though he followed up by saying he had love and respect for Eminem, many fans took his words as a diss.
Dec. 18, 2020: Eminem Fires Back on “Zeus”
Months later, Eminem released Music to Be Murdered By: Side B, a deluxe version of his earlier 2020 album. On the track “Zeus,” Eminem addressed Snoop directly, saying:
“Last thing I need is Snoop dogging me… Man, Dogg, you was like a damn God to me… Now I’m starting to think, all these people takin’ shots at me, it’s no wonder.”
It was a clear response to Snoop’s earlier comments, and fans immediately noticed.
Dec. 31, 2020: Eminem Explains Why He Responded
On his SiriusXM show Shade 45, Eminem opened up about why he took offense. He said Snoop’s opinion didn’t bother him, but the tone did. Em admitted he felt blindsided, especially since the two had just seen each other.
“What really set me off,” Em explained, “was when Snoop said, ‘Far as music I can live without, I can live without that shit.’ That felt disrespectful.”
The Bigger Picture
Eminem and Snoop Dogg share a long history, including work with Dr. Dre and appearances on tracks like “Bitch Please II.” But as this feud shows, even longtime allies can clash when personal opinions go public.
Whether this tension will lead to reconciliation or more back-and-forth remains to be seen. For now, fans are closely watching two rap legends navigate a very public disagreement.
