Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube are facing a $1.3 million lawsuit over a failed Mount Westmore merchandise deal.
They deny the fraud claims, calling the case baseless and driven by bad faith negotiations.
American rap icons Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube are battling a $1.3 million lawsuit filed by a company called Westside Merchandise, which accuses the duo of fraud and breach of contract, allegations they firmly deny.
According to Daily Mail and court filings, the dispute stems from a 2022 merchandising deal tied to Mount Westmore, a supergroup consisting of Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40, and Too Short. The company claims it was promised exclusive rights to sell Mount Westmore merchandise and paid the artists $1.375 million upfront based on assurances of a 60-date tour across the US and Europe, along with promotional appearances and videos that never materialized.
Westside Merchandise alleges that instead of honoring their commitments, the artists “bypassed the agreement,” with Snoop allegedly appearing at a VIP event to sell his own merchandise. The firm says the rappers’ failure to promote the deal or complete the planned tour caused them significant financial losses.
In response, Snoop Dogg (53) and Ice Cube (56) have called the lawsuit baseless, arguing that Westside has “failed to provide sufficient evidence” to support its claims. Their attorney, Frank Seddigh, stated:
“[Defendants] have always conducted their business in good faith and with integrity. Despite multiple attempts to resolve this matter amicably, Westside Merchandising has refused to cooperate or engage in good-faith discussions.”
The legal back-and-forth intensified after Westside sought to depose both rappers as part of the ongoing case. In court documents filed in August, Snoop and Ice Cube asked a judge to block the depositions, calling the request “harassing, oppressive, and burdensome,” especially given their “busy schedules and firm commitments.”
Snoop noted that he was on set shooting a movie until October 21, while Ice Cube said he was managing his Big3 basketball league and preparing for an upcoming tour. Both requested that, if required to testify, they be allowed to appear virtually and limit the session to two hours.
Westside’s lawyers pushed back, accusing the rappers of trying to delay proceedings and demanded the court sanction them with $11,000 in legal fees. The company’s attorney, John Fowler, said:
“Defendants in this case are trying to hide from having their depositions taken because they are scared of answering difficult questions relating to their swindle.”
The lawsuit, filed in November 2024, remains ongoing. A judge has not yet ruled on whether Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube must sit for depositions.
