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In a revealing interview, Daz Dillinger recounted the intense fallout surrounding the Dogg Pound’s hit “New York, New York,” from their album *Dog Food*. Originally intended as a tribute and distraction, the track unexpectedly ignited tension when Biggie Smalls disparaged New York on a radio show shortly after its release. This led to a dangerous shootout during the video shoot in Brooklyn’s Red Hook, where bullets shattered the trailer Daz and the crew were in. Fortunately, security quickly evacuated everyone, including Snoop Dogg and Daz. The incident enraged Tupac, escalating existing East-West Coast tensions. Daz explained how the video was later changed to reflect the violence, showing Snoop knocking down buildings. Despite the chaos, *Dog Food* debuted at number one, marking a significant milestone for the duo amidst a turbulent moment in hip-hop history, highlighting how Biggie’s comments inadvertently caused real-life violence impacting Snoop, Dogg Pound, and rippling through Tupac’s reaction.
