What are the allegations against Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube? Complete lawsuit explained as judge shuts down rappers' plea

Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube have been accused of fraud after the two allegedly refused to return millions from a previous merchandising deal, according to an exclusive report by US Weekly. In November 2024, Westside Merchandise filed a lawsuit against Snoop Dogg, Cube, E-40, Too Short, and their group, Mount Westmore LLC, alleging breach of contract and fraud.

Westside Merchandise claimed that it signed a 2022 deal with the group's exclusive merchandise vendor and paid $1.375 million in advances and royalties after the group promised a 60-date U.S and European tour.

The company alleged that the tour never happened, and that out of the 60 concerts, the two only appeared in three in 2022 and none in 2023 or 2024. The company also claimed that Snoop and Cube failed to create the agreed promotional videos and is seeking the return of its $1.375 million advance, along with punitive damages. The company's lawyer also claimed,

"In fact, the only appearance defendants made was a VIP meet and great event at which Snoop Dogg appeared to sell his own merchandise, rather."

Lawyers for Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube argue that the deposition request was "harassing, oppressive, and burdensome."

As per court documents viewed by Us Weekly, lawyers for Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube have filed a motion which asked a judge to rule after the two failed to appear for a court deposition in October, when they were supposed to be confronted about Westside Merchandise's lawsuit.

On October 22, a judge in the Superior Court of Los Angeles rejected the defendant's plea.

In their plea, lawyers for the rappers argued that the deposition request was "harassing, oppressive, and burdensome," especially:

"for these high profile individuals who keep busy schedules with firm commitments."

The lawyers also claimed that the rappers did not have anything "substantive" to add regarding a court battle. Snoop and Cube's lawyer Frank Seddigh, while speaking to US Weekly in an exclusive article published on October 28, argued that Snoop, Cube, E-40, and Too Short:

"have always conducted their business in good faith and with integrity."

The lawyer also argued that the defendants have made multiple attempts to "resolve this matter amicably." However, Westside Merchandising has refused to engage in any "good-faith discussions."

Seddigh also added that the company has withheld royalty payments and sales it owes to Dogg and Cube.

Westside Merchandise's lawyer, in response, claimed that the defendants have no "real legal defenses" to the case and that they will be trying the case.

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