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Part 1: Daz on Joining Long Beach Insane Crips, Selling Crack
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In a recent interview, Daz Dillinger opened up about his early years with Snoop Dogg and how their paths intertwined before fame. He revealed that around age 16, Snoop was sentenced to about nine months to a year in jail for selling crack cocaine, shortly after finishing high school. Despite this setback, their bond remained strong. During this time, Daz moved to Oklahoma briefly but returned to California to pursue music.
Daz also shared how Dr. Dre played a crucial role in his development as a producer. At just 16, Dre taught him how to use studio equipment and produce tracks, moving beyond DJing to crafting full beats on tape machines with multiple tracks. They worked closely on projects including Paradise’s solo record at a legendary Hollywood studio. This mentorship helped shape Daz’s signature sound and solidified his role in the burgeoning West Coast hip-hop scene.
