A lawsuit related to the tragic death of the Drakeo ruler is facing another legal challenge. Snoop Dogg’s The company has asked a judge to dismiss wrongful death claims against it, arguing that it had no role in organizing or running the festival where the rapper was fatally stabbed.
The request comes nearly five years after Drakeo, whose real name was Darrell Caldwell, was murdered backstage at the Once Upon a Time in LA festival in December 2021.
Snoop Dogg’s business is seeking dismissal of the late Drakeo The Ruler’s lawsuit
According to court filings obtained by tmz, Snoop Dogg’s LLC has filed a motion for summary judgment, seeking to remove itself from the lawsuit brought by Drakeo’s brother.
In a declaration submitted to the court, Snoop’s company argued that its participation in the festival began and ended with the rapper’s performance. The company did not organize the event, hire security, oversee operations, or control the location where the stabbing occurred, the filing said.
The motion further claims that the company never signed a lease or licensing agreement related to the festival and holds no ownership interest in Exposition Park, the Los Angeles venue where the attack occurred.
Snoop’s lawyers also said that no representative of the company witnessed the incident or has any connection to the individuals responsible for Drakeo’s death.
The lawsuit was originally filed in 2022 and alleged that security measures at the festival were inadequate. Drakeo’s family has named several defendants in the complaint, including event promoter Live Nation and several other entities involved with the concert’s venue and production.
The legal net was cast widely, and some defendants have already seen developments in their favor. Earlier this month, Los Angeles Football Club successfully obtained summary judgment in the case.
While the court battle continues, Snoop remains active outside the courtroom. The rapper is preparing for a role in director Eric Amadio’s upcoming boxing drama “The Faith of Long Beach.” deadline. The film follows a young fighter who attempts to overcome a difficult past while pursuing a career in professional boxing.
Originally reported by Vanshika Vasundhare Singh mandatory.com.