Sadly, Drakeo The Ruler was killed in 2021 backstage at a festival promoted by Snoop Dogg’s entertainment company.
Multiple concert promoters and venue-affiliated companies — including Snoop Dogg’s entertainment business — have been named in an ongoing wrongful death lawsuit tied to the rapper’s fatal stabbing at the Once Upon a Time in L.A. festival held at Banc of California Stadium. The lawsuit was filed by Drakeo’s family following the tragic incident. According to TMZ, Snoop Dogg is now seeking to have his company dismissed from the case.
The plaintiffs claim event organizers failed to provide proper security despite alleged concerns about tensions and potential safety risks surrounding the festival. While Snoop Dogg has not been accused of personally being involved in the altercation that led to Drakeo’s death, reports state that the Long Beach rap legend believes his company should not be held liable for the tragedy either.
Snoop Dogg Files New Court Motion
Newly filed court documents reportedly show that Snoop Dogg is arguing neither he nor his business entities had operational control over the Once Upon a Time in L.A. festival. According to the filing, the rap icon’s role at the event was strictly limited to performing, while responsibilities involving venue operations, security coordination, event planning, and property management were allegedly handled by other parties tied to the festival. The motion is said to request summary judgment in favor of Snoop’s company before the case moves forward.
The wrongful death lawsuit was initially filed by Drakeo The Ruler’s brother, who accused several companies connected to the concert of failing to provide proper security ahead of the deadly attack. In the latest filing, attorneys representing Snoop’s LLC reportedly argued that nobody affiliated with the company witnessed the stabbing, participated in security operations, or had any involvement with the individuals accused in Drakeo’s death.
The latest legal move comes shortly after another development in the larger case, as Los Angeles FC, another defendant connected to the stadium property, reportedly secured summary judgment earlier this month.
