Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube are being drawn deeper right into a million-dollar authorized battle involving their hip-hop collective Mount Westmore. Alongside fellow group members E-40 and Too Short, the rap icons are being sued by Westside Merchandising, which accuses them of breaching a 2022 settlement. The firm claims it was promised unique rights to deal with Mount Westmore’s tour merchandise however was later minimize out of the deal completely.

Court paperwork allege that the contract required Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube to actively promote the association. “[Westside Merchandising] was also assured that Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube, both of whom were defined as key men under the [agreement], would publicize and promote the agreement by producing a promotional video to be posted on [Mount Westmore’s] social media accounts and by appearing at a retail location of Westside’s choice,” the corporate’s attorneys acknowledged. “None of this happened.”

The authorized battle escalated after each Snoop and Ice Cube requested a protecting order, hoping to both skip their depositions or seem remotely. However, a choose dominated that the 2 should sit for questioning, rejecting claims that they’d no related info to supply. Westside’s lawyer, John Fowler, accused the rappers of dodging accountability, saying, “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.”

Mount Westmore’s authorized crew, led by lawyer Frank Seddigh, has strongly denied any wrongdoing. “Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40, and Too Short, collectively known as Mount Westmore, have always conducted their business in good faith and with integrity,” Seddigh stated. “The facts and the law will ultimately show that Westside Merchandising’s claims against our clients are entirely baseless and without merit.”

The case stays energetic as either side put together for the subsequent stage of discovery.