C-Murder Didn’t Like Suge Knight Talking Crazy About Snoop Dogg — So He Went in the Studio and Created “Down for My N’s”

Some of the most legendary songs in hip-hop history are born out of raw emotion — moments of loyalty, pride, and real-life tension. One of those records is the iconic street anthem “Down for My N’s” by C-Murder, featuring Snoop Dogg and Magic. What many fans don’t know, however, is that the song was sparked by C-Murder’s loyalty to Snoop Dogg after hearing Suge Knight speak negatively about him.

At the time, tensions in the hip-hop world were high. Suge Knight, the powerful figure behind Death Row Records, had publicly taken shots at Snoop Dogg following his departure from the label. C-Murder — a respected member of Master P’s No Limit Records and a proud representative of New Orleans — wasn’t feeling the disrespect.

According to hip-hop lore, C-Murder took it personally. Rather than responding in interviews or behind the scenes, he did what real artists do — he went straight to the studio. Fueled by loyalty and emotion, he recorded “Down for My N’s,” a record that would become one of the most timeless street anthems in rap history.

The song, released in 1999 on C-Murder’s album Bossalinie, carried an unmistakable message: real recognize real. When Snoop Dogg later jumped on the record, the collaboration not only squashed any tension but also cemented the track as a coast-to-coast classic — uniting No Limit and West Coast legends on one unforgettable record.

More than two decades later, “Down for My N’s” still hits just as hard — a rallying cry for loyalty and respect in the streets. And behind its creation lies a story of brotherhood and standing up for someone when their name is being dragged.

C-Murder didn’t just make a hit — he made a statement.