Snoop Settles Copyright Dispute, Donates to Schools, and Mourns Beloved Dog Juelz

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Snoop Dogg has been in the headlines for a variety of reasons over the past few days, most notably for concluding a long-running copyright dispute. According to Billboard and Digital Music News, Snoop and Death Row Records have officially settled with producer Trevor Lawrence Jr., who accused the rapper of using two backing tracks without proper licensing on his 2022 album BODR. Lawrence claimed Snoop made millions by releasing the songs Pop Pop and Get This D**k both on the album and as NFTs, without an agreement in place. Earlier filings revealed Snoop’s camp maintained they had paid Lawrence a $20,000 producer fee and that any further royalties would be based on standard agreements. The case, which was slated for trial in September, is now closed after mediation, though neither side disclosed the terms. Lawrence’s legal team simply stated their client is happy to have resolved the dispute. The settlement brings closure to a potentially high-profile courtroom drama and lets Snoop move forward with his business ventures.

Charity work also put Snoop in a positive spotlight. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Snoop joined Pat McAfee and Wiz Khalifa to donate $50,000 to Pittsburgh Public Schools, a gesture that earned him praise for giving back to the community.

On the entertainment front, Snoop continues to expand his reach with Doggyland, the viral children’s music and animation brand he co-created with Claude Brooks. According to News4Jax, Doggyland made its live debut in Jacksonville this week as part of a national tour opening for Kidz Bop, featuring dance performances, animation, and a special virtual appearance from Snoop himself. The brand’s focus on positive messaging and self-confidence for kids, as well as recent partnerships with music toy companies, has helped Doggyland’s profile soar.

On the personal side, AOL and Snoop’s massive Instagram following saw a heartfelt tribute after the rapper’s beloved French Bulldog, Juelz, passed away. Snoop shared video memories and thanked Wiz Khalifa for gifting him the dog a decade ago, drawing tens of thousands of supportive comments from fans sympathizing with his loss.

On social media, Snoop remains a juggernaut, boasting upwards of 88 million followers and estimated monthly Instagram earnings exceeding $140,000. HypeAuditor notes his engagement rate is steady, and his income from sponsored content and brand deals keeps growing, reinforcing his presence as both a pop culture mainstay and a business powerhouse. No major public appearances or controversies outside these events have been reported in recent days.

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