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Judges Deny Rappers' Request to Avoid Deposition in $1.3M Lawsuit
29 Oct
Summary
- $1.3M lawsuit filed against Ice Cube and Snoop Dogg over failed tour plans
- Rappers tried to avoid in-person deposition, but request denied by judge
- Westside Merchandise claims group only performed at 3 concerts in 2022
In a ongoing legal dispute, rappers Ice Cube and Snoop Dogg have faced a setback as a judge has denied their request to avoid an in-person deposition in a $1.3 million lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed by Westside Merchandise back in November 2024, alleges that the duo's supergroup Mount Westmore failed to fulfill tour obligations after receiving $1.3 million in advances.
The rappers had attempted to avoid the deposition, with their legal teams arguing they were unavailable due to work commitments. However, the judge ruled that Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube were "actual signatories" to the contract with Westside and therefore must testify in person about their involvement.
According to the lawsuit, Westside Merchandise claims Mount Westmore only performed at 3 concerts in 2022 and did not perform at all in 2023 or 2024, despite the agreement for a 60-stop tour across the U.S. and Europe. The company says its attempts to recoup the $1.3 million were refused, with the rappers denying any wrongdoing.
This latest development is a setback for the duo, who have been trying to avoid the deposition. The judge's decision means they will likely be required to appear in court and provide testimony related to the failed tour plans and their deal with Westside Merchandise.
