Ice Cube's Story Of Meeting Snoop Dogg: "I'm Not Gettin' In The Water With Death Row!"

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He didn't think it was a good idea to be on a yacht with the label.

Unlikely besties Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart's friendship is airtight, so much so that when Ellen DeGeneres needed a guest host for her show, she received a two-for-one deal. Martha and Snoop co-hosted Ellen, and together they interview Snoop's longtime friend and collaborator, Ice Cube. The Southern California rap icons flanked the retail mogul as she pegged Cube with questions about her Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party co-star. 

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Cube recalled first meeting Snoop decades ago when the Long Beach rapper dropped his debut studio album back in 1993. "He was doing a release party for Doggystyle on a boat," Ice Cube said. "Some kinda yacht when he first started. I quickly said what's up to Snoop [and] got off that yacht 'cause I knew it was gon' be lit before it left the dock. I'm like, 'I'm not gettin' in the water with Death Row!' And so, it was cool. He showed a lot of love. He always showed a lot of love. Nothing but love and respect."

"I've seen this man come a long way," Cube continued. "Very proud of my man Snoop." Martha wanted to know what moment with Snoop Dogg was Ice Cube's favorite. "Going on tour with Snoop. I love touring with Snoop," said Cube. "Snoop has a party backstage before he hit the stage." Martha interjected that she's been experiencing that backstage craziness with Snoop, as well. 

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.