Snoop Dogg & Eminem: The Full Story of Their Beef, Collabs & Reconciliation
Snoop Dogg and Eminem have a long history together under Dr. Dre. From their early 2000s collabs like “Bitch Please II” and the Up in Smoke Tour, to the 2020 beef and Snoop’s controversial Top 10 list, here’s the full story of how they reconciled — including “From the D 2 the LBC,” the Super Bowl Halftime Show, and their current relationship.
By @bradleymines ·
From Early Collabs and Shared Legacy to Brief Beef and Lasting Brotherhood
Two of hip-hop’s most enduring icons. Both rose under the guidance of Dr. Dre, representing different coasts and styles — Snoop’s smooth, laid-back West Coast G-funk and Eminem’s razor-sharp, technically dazzling Detroit lyricism. Their relationship spans over two decades, marked by early collaborations, a minor 2020–2021 rift, and a strong reconciliation that has produced new music and unforgettable performances.
Dr. Dre, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg in the early 2000s — the Aftermath era at its peak.
Early History & Pre-Beef Collaborations
Their connection began in the late 1990s and early 2000s through Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment circle. Eminem’s breakthrough came with The Slim Shady LP (1999) and exploded with The Marshall Mathers LP (2000). Snoop, already a superstar from Doggystyle (1993) and his work on The Chronic, was a natural ally in the West Coast scene.
Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, and a young Eminem — a rare late-90s West Coast/Detroit summit.
Their most notable pre-beef musical collaboration came in 2000 on “Bitch Please II” from Eminem’s The Marshall Mathers LP. The track is a sequel to Snoop’s own “Bitch Please” (from his 1999 album No Limit Top Dogg) and features a star-studded lineup: Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, and Nate Dogg. Snoop’s signature laid-back flow contrasts perfectly with Eminem’s rapid-fire delivery, creating one of the standout posse cuts of the era.
They also shared stages during this peak period. Eminem joined the star-studded Up in Smoke Tour in 2000, headlined by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, performing alongside Ice Cube, Xzibit, and others in a celebration of West Coast hip-hop that drew massive crowds across North America.
These early moments cemented their bond as part of Dre’s extended musical family.
The 2020 Tension: Snoop’s Top 10 & Eminem’s Response
The only notable friction surfaced in summer 2020. On The Breakfast Club, Snoop stated that Eminem did not make his personal Top 10 rappers of all time. He praised Dr. Dre’s role in elevating Em but argued that Eminem couldn’t compete with the technical giants of the 1980s and early ’90s.
In August 2020, Snoop posted his official list on Instagram:
- Slick Rick
- Ice Cube
- LL Cool J
- KRS-One
- Rakim
- Run (Run-DMC)
- D (Run-DMC)
- Big Daddy Kane
- Ice-T
- Too $hort
He noted that none of his peers or post-’80s/’90s MCs made the cut.
Eminem responded on the track “Zeus” from Music to Be Murdered By – Side B (December 2020) with these direct bars:
But, just not in my camp
I'm diplomatic 'cause I'm tryna be
Last thing I need is Snoop doggin' me
Man, Dogg, you was like a (Yeah) damn god to me
Nah, not really (Haha)
I had 'dog' backwards”
The clever wordplay (“dog” backwards = “god”) acknowledged past admiration while calling out the perceived slight from within their shared circle.
Reconciliation and Stronger Than Ever
Dr. Dre’s serious health scare (a brain aneurysm in early 2021) helped both artists prioritize what mattered. Snoop publicly apologized, calling his comments “out of pocket” and framing it as family business. Eminem confirmed they spoke directly and moved past it, later calling the feud “stupid.”
Dr. Dre, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg reunited in the studio in 2022.
Since then, they’ve been fully aligned:
- 2022: They released “From the D 2 the LBC” — their first direct collaboration in over 20 years. Produced by Eminem, the track celebrates their respective cities and serves as a joyful reconciliation anthem.
- They performed it together at the 2022 MTV VMAs and during the iconic Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show alongside Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, and 50 Cent.
- 2024: Eminem appeared on Snoop’s album Missionary on the track “Gunz N Smoke” (with 50 Cent).
Eminem, 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg at Dr. Dre's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony.
Snoop Dogg performing during the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show (2022).
Snoop has repeatedly praised Eminem in recent interviews, highlighting how collaborating with him pushes him to raise his own bar and expressing genuine respect for Em’s work ethic and skill.
Today: Cool, Collaborative & Legacy-Building
Today, Snoop Dogg and Eminem remain cool — two legends who weathered a brief competitive moment, leaned on their shared history and mentor, and came out stronger. Their story is a classic hip-hop tale: respect, rivalry, reconciliation, and continued legacy-building.
With multiple joint performances, new music, and a deep mutual respect, fans can expect nothing but good vibes going forward.