A heated new rift has erupted between two of West Coast hip-hop’s most iconic figures, as Daz Dillinger publicly disputes Kurupt’s account of how their legendary collaboration “C-Walk” was created. The tension boiled over during an interview with DJ Y, where Kurupt, also known as Young Gotti, detailed the studio session that produced the classic track. Daz, watching the interview from a separate location, responded with explosive accusations, alleging that Snoop Dogg instructed Kurupt to claim sole credit for the song.
“Snoop told him to say that,” Daz fired back in a now-đżđŸđđ¶đ social media clip. “It’s my song too.” The confrontation threatens to reopen old wounds within the Dogg Pound camp, a group that has weathered years of internal feuds and reconciliations.
The incident unfolded when DJ Y played a clip of Kurupt reminiscing about the making of “C-Walk,” a track that has become a staple of West Coast party anthems since its release in the late 1990s. In the video, Kurupt described the session as a spontaneous, carefree moment. “Uh, like most big records, it’s on a humbug and just having fun,” Kurupt said, grinning.
“Just sitting in there not giving a f— about nothing, no subjects, no nothing, no worries. The beat, Delmar just made the beat. Cracking.
Think it’s me, Daz, and Superfly in the studio. Just cracking. Boop boop boop boop.
And the beat just riding. It just tells you the whole wham, you know? So, I just wrote the rap.
You know what I’m saying? It’s just the bassline and the drums.” Daz, however, took issue with the phrasing “I just wrote the rap,” interpreting it as Kurupt minimizing Daz’s contributions.
Sources close to the situation confirm that Daz immediately recorded a response, which he posted on his Instagram story. In the now-deleted clip, Daz can be heard saying, “Let me tell you something, Kurupt. That’s my song too.
I was there. I helped produce that beat. Snoop told him to say that to take credit.
But the truth is, we all made it together. Don’t ever try to rewrite history.” The statement has ignited a firestorm among fans, many of whom have taken sides in the long-standing debate over the song’s origins.
“C-Walk” has always been attributed to both artists, but Daz’s insistence that Snoop Dogg orchestrated the narrative adds a new layer of intrigue.
This is not the first time Daz and Kurupt have clashed publicly. The duo, once inseparable as the Dogg Pound, have had a tumultuous relationship marked by periods of estrangement and reconciliation. In 2021, Daz accused Kurupt of stealing publishing royalties, while Kurupt countered that Daz had mismanaged their joint ventures.
The feud seemed to have cooled in recent months, with both men appearing together at a West Coast hip-hop reunion event in Los Angeles. But this latest outburst suggests the underlying tensions remain raw. “It hurts because that’s my brother,” Daz continued in his response.
“But I won’t let nobody take away what I built. That song is mine and his and Snoop’s and Superfly’s. But the way he told the story, it was like I wasn’t even there.”
The video transcript shows DJ Y attempting to mediate the issue, saying, “Guys, I want to say this hit song, classic song ‘C-Walk,’ will make you dance even if you are not in the mood. This is classic legendary West Coast song, period. And also I want to send major shout out to everyone who created this song, especially to Kurupt and Daz Dillinger.”
But the DJ’s efforts to smooth over the dispute have been overshadowed by Daz’s raw emotion. Industry insiders suggest that Snoop Dogg, who has remained silent on the matter, may need to step in to calm the waters. Snoop, the former leader of Death Row Records and a mutual mentor to both men, has often played peacemaker in their disputes.
However, Daz’s allegation that Snoop “told him to say that” could implicate the rap legend in the controversy.
To understand the gravity of this feud, one must look back at the cultural impact of “C-Walk.” The song, released on Kurupt’s 1999 album “Tha Streetz Iz a Mutha,” became an anthem for the Crip Walk dance, a street dance that originated in Los Angeles. The track’s infectious bassline and hypnotic rhythm made it a club favorite and a defining sound of the G-funk era.
Both Daz and Kurupt have claimed primary authorship over the years, but the official credits list Kurupt as the writer, with Daz and Superfly as producers. Daz’s new allegations suggest that Snoop directed Kurupt to take the sole writing credit, potentially to control publishing rights. “I was in the studio every night,” Daz said in an earlier interview.
“I laid down the drums, the bass, everything. Kurupt wrote his verse in ten minutes, and that’s it. But the beat?
That was me and Superfly.”
The reaction from the hip-hop community has been swift. Xzibit, a frequent collaborator of both artists, was seen in the background of the DJ Y video, nodding along. He has not yet commented publicly.
Fans on social media have dug up old interview clips where both Daz and Kurupt gave conflicting accounts of the song’s creation. One fan tweeted, “Daz and Kurupt fighting over C-Walk is like watching your parents fight over who cooked dinner. Just appreciate the meal.”
Another wrote, “Snoop Dogg always plays chess. If he really told Kurupt to claim sole credit, that’s foul. Daz deserves his flowers.”
The hashtag #CWalkCredits has trended on Twitter in Los Angeles, with users demanding clarity on the song’s true authorship.
Legal experts note that disputes over song credits are common in the music industry, especially for tracks that generate significant royalties. “C-Walk” has been streamed millions of times on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, and it is frequently licensed for movies, commercials, and video games. If Daz can prove that his role was more than productionâif he contributed to the composition or lyricsâhe may have grounds to seek a reclassification of credits.
However, the statute of limitations for such claims can be complex. “This is about more than just ego,” said music attorney Lisa Richards. “It’s about money and legacy.
When a song becomes that iconic, the creditâand the royaltiesâare worth fighting for.” Daz’s camp has not confirmed whether legal action is being considered, but the public airing of grievances suggests a deep-seated frustration.
Meanwhile, Kurupt has not directly responded to Daz’s outburst. A representative for Kurupt told a hip-hop blog, “Kurupt has nothing but love for Daz. The song is a collaboration.
He has always said that. If Daz feels slighted, we can talk about it privately, not on social media.” But the private conversation may be too late.
The damage has been done, and the internet has already dissected every word of both men’s statements. The Dogg Pound’s legacy, once a symbol of unity in West Coast rap, now appears fractured once again. Fans are left wondering whether this feud will lead to another lengthy period of estrangement or whether cooler heads will prevail.
At the heart of the matter is a fundamental question: Who truly created “C-Walk”? The answer may never be fully resolved, but Daz’s passionate defense of his contribution has forced a reckoning. In an industry where credit is often contested years after the fact, this latest chapter serves as a reminder that the stories we tell about our creative work are as important as the work itself.
As DJ Y tried to wrap up the interview, the screen showed Daz’s face, tight with anger, mouthing words that were not fully audible. The clip ends with Xzibit saying, “What up? It’s Mr.
X to the Z, Xzibit, Y 2 B,” a nonchalant sign-off that belies the emotional storm brewing behind the scenes.
As this breaking story develops, more details are expected to emerge. Daz has hinted at releasing unreleased studio footage from the “C-Walk” session to prove his involvement. Kurupt may hold a press conference to clarify his remarks.
And Snoop Dogg, the man at the center of the conspiracy allegation, will likely be forced to address the accusation. For now, the West Coast hip-hop community watches and waits, hoping that two of its finest artists can find a way to share the spotlight without dimming each other’s shine. The song that once brought them together is now pulling them apart, and the beat goes onâeven as the harmony fades.
