Dr Dre & Snoop Dogg (Getty)

*Snoop Dogg’s acquisition of Death Row Records was a groundbreaking move in Hip-Hop, marking the transition from artist to label owner for the legendary rapper. However, not everyone was on board with the decision, including his longtime collaborator, Dr. Dre.

In a recent interview, Snoop revealed that Dre was initially opposed to the purchase, expressing concerns about the potential drama it could stir due to the label’s tumultuous history. Both Dre and Snoop had strong ties to Death Row in the early ’90s before moving on to pursue their own ventures, with Dre founding Aftermath Entertainment and Snoop signing with No Limit and Interscope.

“Oh, he didn’t like it,” Snoop said of Dre’s reaction to him acquiring Death Row in 2022, per Vibe. “Nah, he didn’t like it when I bought Death Row. He was vocal about it, he said it. He spoke to it, but at the same time, he didn’t know what I was doing. Nobody did.”

The hip-hop icon added, “I seen my legacy. I seen certain things that were connected to me that needed to be finished, as far as unfinished business. And also to protect my legacy by putting some beautiful music in Death Row putting some happy times in Death Row and some life rather than death.”

Now, Snoop says Dre “ f**king loves” the revival of the iconic record label.

“He represents it, he’s down with it,” the rapper added.

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre recently joined forces again to release their highly anticipated new album “Missionary” and a short film to accompany it (watch it below).

The project, produced by Dr.Dre via Death Row, Aftermath, and Interscope, marks another milestone in their iconic careers. Per the press release, the album features Sting on the “Message in a Bottle”-sampling “Another Part of Me” showcasing both Snoop’s rugged flow and mellifluous singing voice, while “Last Dance With Mary Jane” features the voice and harmonica of the late Tom Petty in Snoop’s heartfelt ode to weed with Jelly Roll.

“Missionary” is packed with special guests, including Eminem, 50 Cent, Method Man, BJ the Chicago Kid, Alus, K.A.A.N., Smitty, and Cocoa Sarai. The album marks the first collaborative effort from the dynamic duo since Snoop’s 1993 debut album “Doggystyle.” The album includes features from Eminem, 50 Cent, Method Man, BJ the Chicago Kid, Jhené Aiko, Alus, K.A.A.N., and more.