During an interview on All the Smoke with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Snoop Dogg disclosed that both he and 50 Cent have privately offered financial assistance to several elder statesmen of hip-hop. Snoop emphasized the importance of taking care of one's own and setting an example. While acknowledging his private philanthropy, he expressed satisfaction with the public efforts to support aging hip-hop legends, particularly during the genre's 50th anniversary. Snoop revealed instances where he and 50 Cent collaborated to provide financial aid to respected OGs in the hip-hop community.
50 Cent later confirmed Snoop's statements on social media, emphasizing Snoop's authenticity. The conversation also touched upon the idea of a hip-hop union, with figures like Master P and Bow Wow advocating for organized structures within the industry.
