50 Cent, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg Honor Biggie In New Collaboration [Video]

Hip-hop heavyweights 50 Cent, Eminem, Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg have joined forces for the first time on a new track, “Gunz N Smoke.” The song, a tribute to the late Notorious B.I.G., appears on Snoop and Dre’s highly anticipated album Missionary. The project, released on December 13, marks the duo’s first full collaboration since Snoop’s iconic 1993 debut Doggystyle.

The track blends gritty lyrics and classic West Coast production while paying homage to Biggie’s legacy. “Biggie’s influence is all over this track,” says a close source. “From the cadence to the lyrics, the homage is undeniable.”

50 Cent sets the tone with an aggressive opening verse, adopting Biggie’s cadence as he raps, “Red dot ya, I got ya / B.I.G. time, who shot ya?” His delivery is accompanied by a deep bassline reminiscent of Biggie’s hit “Hypnotize.” Snoop Dogg follows, weaving in Biggie’s iconic “Notorious Thugs” lyric, “You should too, …