This long-awaited collaboration between Eminem and Snoop Dogg on “From The D to The LBC” is more than just a meeting of rap legends—it’s a cultural moment that fans have been waiting decades for. Despite sharing the same mega-producer, Dr. Dre, the two icons never officially collaborated on a track until now. This song is not just a West Coast meets Midwest anthem; it also marks a notable shift in Eminem’s public stance on cannabis.
Eminem & Snoop Dogg: A Long-Awaited Team-Up
Both Eminem and Snoop Dogg have long-standing ties to Dr. Dre, who played a critical role in launching their careers. However, despite their mutual respect and shared industry roots, the two never worked together on a track—until now. “From The D to The LBC” bridges their unique rap styles, blending Eminem’s rapid-fire, intricate wordplay with Snoop’s smooth, laid-back delivery.
Eminem’s Unexpected Weed Confession
One of the biggest surprises in this track is Eminem openly rapping about marijuana. While Snoop Dogg is known for his love of cannabis, smoking dozens of blunts daily, Eminem has a very different history with substances. Having battled opioid addiction, Em has largely distanced himself from weed in his music, despite referencing it in his 2012 song “Must Be the Ganja.”
However, in “From The D to The LBC”, Eminem seems to embrace the culture in a way fans haven’t seen before. The video humorously starts with Snoop lighting up, and the smoke seeping into Eminem’s studio booth, leading to this lyric:
“Man, that shit’s the size of my hand, Dogg
That shit just made me relapse
The fuck?”
It’s a tongue-in-cheek moment but also signals that Eminem, now fully in control of his sobriety, can joke about marijuana without it being a trigger for his past struggles.
The Lyrics: Paying Tribute to Their Cities
The song is a tribute to their respective hometowns—Detroit (313) and Long Beach (213)—with the chorus bringing both coasts together:
“So put your doobies high if you reside in 213, let’s see them blunts raised
Whether you East Side or West Side of the 313, let’s see them guns blaze”
Here, Eminem and Snoop celebrate their roots while nodding to the unifying power of hip-hop and cannabis culture.
The Bored Ape Connection & Music Video
The music video, directed by James Larese, features a unique blend of live action and Bored Ape animation, tying into Eminem and Snoop Dogg’s involvement in the NFT space. The video’s trippy, psychedelic visuals reinforce the song’s theme, with both rappers transforming into cartoon apes as they rap about their respective hometowns.
Final Thoughts: A Hip-Hop Moment That Fans Needed
“From The D to The LBC” is not just a historic collaboration, but a celebration of two legends finally coming together. It also highlights a shift in Eminem’s persona—one where he can joke about his past struggles without it defining him. Meanwhile, Snoop Dogg continues to prove why he remains one of hip-hop’s most charismatic and effortless artists.
For hip-hop fans, this is more than just a song—it’s a moment decades in the making.
