Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre‘s Missionary album is set to debut next week’s US Billboard 200 chart and its not going to be on high place as we were probably expecting.
According to HITSDailyDouble, the much-anticipated album from the iconic West Coast duo is projected to earn just 36,000 equivalent units in its first week. With that number, the project will likely debut at number 20 on the Billboard 200, behind previously-released rap albums such as Tyler, The Creator‘s Chromakopia and Kendrick Lamar‘s GNX.
If the forecast is accurate, Missionary would be one of Snoop’s least commercially successful albums and by far Dre’s worst performing release, even though album includes some heavyweight features like Eminem, 50 Cent, Sting and Jelly Roll. Snoop has dropped a series of low-selling projects in recent years, with Bible of Love, Algorithm and Bacc on Death Row all struggling to crack the top 100 on the Billboard 200.
Dre (who produced Missionary but isn’t technically billed as a lead artist) has never debuted outside of the top 10 or sold less than 200,000 first-week units. Despite this, the N.W.A legend has heaped high praise on Missionary in terms of its quality, calling it one of the best efforts of his decorated career.
Snoop Dogg has dropped Missionary, his highly anticipated Dr. Dre-produced new album. The 16 song project features Eminem, 50 Cent, BJ The Chicago Kid, Coco Sarai, Method Man, Sting, K.A.A.N., Jelly Roll, Alus, and Jhene Aiko. Dr. Dre hasn’t produced a full Snoop project since 1993’s Doggystyle, Snoop’s full length debut. Snoop and Dre’s reunion hits hard sonically, with Dre’s signature crisp drums and orchestrated production, and Snoop’s updated rhyme flow.
Some of the album’s highlights are the songs with featured MC’s. “Skyscrapers” sees Method Man shine as usual. On a recent Drink Champs episode Meth spoke of the collaboration. “Every time I work with Dre I feel like I need a do over. The first time that I spit a verse with him, it wasn’t up to par for me, and Dre was gracious enough not to put it put, even though it leaked anyway. The next shot I got is for [Missionary]. He got a lotta fire s–t on that joint, and still feel I could have did a little bit more, but I’m always gonna feel like that.”
“Gunz N Smoke” features 50 Cent spitting a triplet styled verse, and Eminem delivering a memorable multi syllabic verse. Other standouts include “Outta Da Blue”, “Gorgeous”, and “Now Or Never”.
Snoop and Dre also dropped the Missionary short film, which features a full script starring Dre and Snoop with cameos from 50 Cent, Jhene Aiko and narration by Method Man. There is also a dead body in the film that wears Eminem Air Jordan’s. Watch it below:
During a recent interview on The Breakfast Club with Jess Hilarious, Charlamagne tha God and DJ Envy, television personality and recurring cast member of the hit Bravo show, “Real Housewives of Potomac,” Gizelle Bryant talked about her legal battle against Eminem‘s team to trademark the term “Reasonably Shady” for their merchandise line.
“You all know a guy named Paul Rosenberg? We deposed him. It’s almost over. The opposition was, Eminem’s team had me and Robin deposed, so all is fair in love and war, we going to depose Eminem. So, when our side said ‘okay, we need to depose him’ all hell broke loose. They were like ‘oh no, no, never, he does not even know anything about this.’ Well, if he does not know anything about this, why are we here? but that’s a lie. You had to have told him something. So, because of that I think they have decided ‘okay these girls aren’t going away’ and Patent and Trade is gonna settle it. We are at the end of the road. All depositions have been done, all disclosures and yes we have spent a lot of money.” said Gizelle Bryant.
She then continued: “You don’t own the word SHADY. There have been other small companies that have had SHADY in their name and they paid them off to go away. But we are not going to do that or unless y’all didn’t offer us something that could make us go away but we are too far in now. And I don’t even get why would you be doing this to us. Thank God we had money but let’s just say we didn’t and we are just two black women out here to make a dollar out of 50 cents.”
The drama began last year when reality stars Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon attempted to trademark the term “Reasonably Shady” for their merchandise line. Eminem’s team, however, argued that their use of “Shady” would infringe upon his own established brand, built over decades with trademarks like “Slim Shady,” “Shady,” and “Shady Limited.” While Bryant and Dixon denied any association with Eminem’s brand, they pushed for a deposition with Eminem himself. But Em’s legal team was not playing those games. They argued that his extensive cooperation, including handing over 2,500 pages of documents, was sufficient, per In Touch. The United States Patent and Trademark Office Board ultimately sided with Eminem. The need for Bryant and Dixon to gather information was acknowledged but it was also determined that deposing Eminem’s manager, Paul Rosenberg, would be more productive.
The board pointed out that “Mr. Rosenberg, not [Eminem], provided the declaration supporting the motion.” This decision is a major win for Eminem. It protects his brand and avoids the potential for a public spectacle had he been forced to appear in person. While the case is ongoing, Eminem has successfully defended his trademark turf for now. You can watch the new interview below:
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre dropped their highly-anticipated Missionary album under Death Row Records, Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. It features previously released singles “Gorgeous” (featuring Jhené Aiko), “Outta da Blue” (featuring Alus) and “Another Part of Me” (featuring Sting). “Gorgeous” helped the iconic West Coast hip-hop duo return to Billboard‘s R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart for the first time in 13 years when the song debuted at No. 29 last month (it later peaked at No. 26).
The 15-track project also features other collaborations with BJ the Chicago Kid (“Fore Play” and “Now or Never”), Tom Petty and Jelly Roll (“Last Dance with Mary Jane”), K.A.A.N. (“Pressure” and “Sticky Situation”), Method Man and Smitty (“Skyscrapers”), Cocoa Sarai (“Fire” and “Sticky Situation”), 50 Cent and Eminem (“Gunz n Smoke”), and Dem Jointz, Stalone and Fat Money (“Gangsta Pose”).
It’s their first full-length project together since Snoop’s 1993 Doggystyle debut studio album, which topped both the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. Its Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hit single, “Gin and Juice,” earned a nomination for best rap solo performance at the 1995 Grammy Awards.
Missionary is also the first project Snoop has put out since 2022, when he released his 19th studio album BODR (Bacc On Death Row) and the debut album of the West Coast rap supergroup Mount Rushmore (Snoop, E-40, Too Short and Ice Cube), Snoop Cube 40 $hort. You can stream the album below:
Snoop Dogg has just released his Missionary album under Death Row Records, Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records! Production is entirely handled by the one and only Dr. Dre and Snoop himself.
The album features Eminem, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Sting, Method Man, Jelly Roll, Tom Petty, BJ the Chicago Kid, Jhené Aiko, Alus, K.A.A.N., Smitty, Dem Jointz, Cocoa Sarai, Stalone, and Fat Money. It will follow both of his albums that were released in 2022; his nineteenth studio album, BODR and Snoop Cube 40 $hort, which he was a member of the West Coast hip supergroup, Mount Westmore.
Eminem and 50 Cent are featured on a song titled “Gunz N Smoke” which is co-produced by C.S. Armstrong. In the song Eminem once again brings forth his “rap persona,” Slim Shady, to contrast his rebellious, unrestrained alter ego with his more mature and composed self by showing how Slim Shady would act in similar circumstances: “Comin’ up? So like that syrup, they canceled / I’ma say, “F–k you and your momma,” then blame my rap persona…F–k around and buck these h-es, ain’t talkin’ no luxury clothes / Two nines I tuck, see those? Like Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, try and duck deez, yo / Hey, what the f–k you want? Didn’t I just see you yesterday? F–k outta here, f–k it, b–ch.” Em raps.
Furthermore, Em’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022 stands as one of his most significant and prestigious accomplishments as a rapper…You can stream the song below:
Snoop Dogg is dropping his Missionary album tomorrow, Dec. 13, 2024, under Death Row Records, Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. Production will entirely be handled by Dr. Dre and Snoop himself.
The album features Eminem, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Sting, Method Man, Jelly Roll, Tom Petty, BJ the Chicago Kid, Jhené Aiko, Alus, K.A.A.N., Smitty, Dem Jointz, Cocoa Sarai, Stalone, and Fat Money. It will follow both of his albums that were released in 2022; his nineteenth studio album, BODR and Snoop Cube 40 $hort, which he was a member of the West Coast hip supergroup, Mount Westmore.
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre are also dropping a short film before releasing the album. The duo already shared few clips from the film and one of them features the most anticipated track on the album, “Gunz N Smoke,” featuring Eminem and 50 Cent.
50 Cent has recently sat down with Big Boy for the interview where he talked about his new Las Vegas Residency, his new 50 Cent Action TV Channel, Mike Tyson fight Snoop Dogg at Olympics, Snoop’s new album Missionary, his investment in Shreveport, Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl, Kendrick vs Drake, celebrity scandals, new accusations against Jay Z, his feelings about Diddy and his case, Drake’s music lawsuit, Fat Joe at World Series, Donald Trump 2024 win and Trump using his song Many Men at the rallies.
50 Cent also briefly spoke about “8 Mile” TV show about Eminem, that he announced couple of years ago: “Yeah, we are working on the television. It’s going pretty good. It gets difficult at points because they are so used to having entire control of projects. When you gotta deal with networks and other forces involved, you get little, you know…” Fif said.
“I got a few things [about new music]. I got a piece coming out with Snoop and Em on Snoop’s new album. It’s dope dope!” – 50 Cent added. You can watch the interview below:
50 Cent has also recently performed “P.I.M.P” and “Many Men” at Jimmy Kimmel Live, you can watch the performance below.
50 Cent reacts weighs in on a new lawsuit accusing Diddy and Jay-Z of sexual assault with an Instagram post that questions the biggest sporting event in the United States, Super Bowl.
According to a re-filed lawsuit, Jay-Z and Diddy are accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000. Jay-Z immediately denied the claims and called the lawsuit an “extortion” attempt in a statement. “My lawyer received a blackmail attempt, called a demand letter, from a “lawyer” named Tony Buzbee. What he had calculated was the nature of these allegations and the public scrutiny would make me want to settle. No sir, it had the opposite effect! It made me want to expose you for the fraud you are in a VERY public fashion. So no, I will not give you ONE RED PENNY!! These allegations are so heinous in nature that I implore you to file a criminal complaint, not a civil one!!”
After the news broke, Fif posted, “Ok, I don’t know what’s going on, but are we gonna still have the Super Bowl? I’m just asking for a friend!” The post arrives after 50 has been frequently asking about Jay-Z’s whereabouts during Diddy’s legal drama in interviews. Jay-Z and 50 Cent have been rivals since 50 dropped “How To Rob” in 1999. Over the summer, 50 revealed that he and Diddy have never been friends and he has never attended a Diddy party. 50 has been trolling Diddy since the mogul’s legal drama began in 2023.
During his interview with Cam’ron, 50 shared that Jay-Z is the reason he wasn’t originally a part of the promotions for his 2022 Super Bowl performance. “The NFL has no issues with me,” 50 told Cam. “This is why I was saying I knew what ol’ boy [Jay-Z] was doing with the Super Bowl. He was doing some wild sh–, Cam, because he was saying to Em and them that the NFL had the issue with me. And I’m like, ‘Well, what’s the issue? Why don’t they have an issue when I’m becoming a partner with the actual teams? But they have an issue with my performance? It makes no sense.’”
Last month, The Sun Magazine reported that Eminem filmed a secret cameo for Adam Sandler ’s upcoming comedy movie “Happy Gilmore 2” and impressed the cast with his “great comedic acting skills.” It turns out, the insider was not messing around.
During an interview with Dan Patrick Show, Adam Sandler confirmed that Eminem is really going to be in the movie. “Eminem was cool. He came by and he was great! I can’t tell you [how we reached out to Eminem and what role he has in the movie] but I’ve known Eminem for a long time, he’s a great guy and his cameo was funny as hell. We just hang out a day with Eminem, he was insane, he said a million things we can use and we are glad we had him on tape.” he said.
It’s actually an onscreen reunion of sorts for Eminem and Adam Sandler, who appeared together in the 2009 film, titled Funny People. Meanwhile, Eminem is far from the only major star to have appeared in the sequel to the iconic 1996 golf comedy as Travis Kelce and maybe Taylor Swift are also rumored to appear. The movie is expected to be released on Netflix sometime in 2025.
In the latest episode of Drin Champs, N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN chop it up with the legendary, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg! A Drink Champs episode 30 years in the making.
Hip-hop is more than music; it’s a culture, a movement, and a collection of stories woven by pioneers who’ve shaped its sound and essence. One massive story is that of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, Hip-Hop icons whose global influence spans decades. In this episode, COMPLEX offers an in-depth glimpse into their journey, highlighting their rise, collaborations, and impact at ComplexCon in Las Vegas.
The duo also premiered their much-anticipated Jelly Roll and Tom Petty song titled “LAST DANCE WITH MARY JANE” during the interview. Before they played the song, Dr. Dre said: “The great Tom Petty said something in our documentary, he said ‘the day Dr. Dre does the version of Mary Jane’s “Last Dance”, it’s gonna be an instant hit. Fortunately his family blessed us with the files and all of his vocals, so I did whole new beat and put his vocals on the chorus and his harmonica playing on the chorus and then Jelly Roll came to my house and sung the second verse. That’s the setup and that’s what we are about to hear.”
Detroit rapper Latto may be one of the biggest stars of the rap and hip-hop world, but that hasn’t stopped her from worrying about what Eminem thinks of her.
While sitting down with Jennifer Hudson during a Dec. 4 appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Latto, 25, opened up about a run-in she had with the 52-year-old rapper, revealing it didn’t quite go as expected.
When Hudson, 43, asked the Rhythm + Flow judge what it was like having Eminem as a guest judge on season 2 of the Netflix music competition, Latto said she was “so gagged.”
“I was like, ‘Oh, I bombed that. He thinks I’m weird because I just was like, ahh. I didn’t know what to say, so I was like, ‘Gah, thank you!’ ” she said, referring to Eminem revealing he’s a fan of her music during his appearance on the series, which aired its season 2 finale and announced the winner of a $250,000 cash prize on Wednesday.
She added, “My daddy listened to Eminem so much growing up, that’s, like, probably his favorite rapper. So, it was just like, ‘Oh, don’t lie to me. For real?’ And he was like, ‘Yeah.’ And then I asked for a picture later, and he was like, ‘Yeah.’ He probably thinks I’m a little awkward.”
Last Friday, Snoop Dogg released a new track titled “Another Part of Me” featuring iconic singer Sting, produced by Dr. Dre and The ICU via Death Row, Aftermath and Interscope. The track appears on Snoop’s new album “Missionary,” entirely produced by Dre, due December 13.
Snoop and Dre’s “Missionary” marks their second time completing a full body of work together since Snoop’s 1994 classic debut album ‘Doggystyle.’ The album includes features from Eminem, 50 Cent, Jelly Roll, Method Man, the late Tom Petty, Jhené Aiko and more, according to the news release.
“After 30 years, believe it or not, man, this is our first time working on an album in 30 years,” Dr. Dre told Complex. “I did ‘Doggystyle’ for him 30 years ago. We’ve done things in between, a song here and there and did shows and s–t, but this is the first time that we got together and worked on an entire album in 30 years. I feel like it’s some of the best music I’ve ever made and I’m really proud of it.”
