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Not to be confused with the Sade song "Is It a Crime?".

Iz It a Crime?
Studio album by
Snoop Dogg
ReleasedMay 15, 2025
Recorded2024–25
Genre
Length57:17
Label
Producer
Snoop Dogg chronology
Missionary
(2024) 		Iz It a Crime?
(2025)
Singles from Iz It a Crime?
  1. "Me n OG Snoop"
    Released: May 14, 2025
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork6.1/10[1]
Rolling Stone[2]
Slant Magazine[3]

Iz It a Crime? is the twenty-first studio album by American rapper Snoop Dogg, released by Death Row Records and Gamma on May 15, 2025. Guest features include October London, LaRussell, Jane Handcock, Charlie Bereal, Stresmatic, Wiz Khalifa, J-Black, Akeem Ali, Pharrell Williams, Tonio Armani, Kon Artis, Blaqthoven, and Sexyy Red. The album is a follow-up to his previous album, Missionary, which was released almost 5 months prior in December 2024.

Background and promotion

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On May 13, 2025, Snoop Dogg revealed the album when he interviewed Access Hollywood about the album as he stated: "Just some of the things that I do, that I’ve done, that have been speculation, and I just want to ask the question, "Is it a crime? Is it a crime for me to do the things that I do? Is it a crime for me to take care of people, to love people, to be there for people? Is it a crime for me to be me?"[4] He would officially announce the album on social media by posting the front and back cover.[5] The following day, he interviewed The Breakfast Club about his inspiration to continue rapping as a long-time figure in hip-hop.[4]

The background behind the title Iz It a Crime? connects to recent public scrutiny of his performance at an inaugural celebration of Donald Trump's second term.[6] An accompanying short film was released as a visual representation of the album. It was previewed at a private screening in New York City on May 13, before officially releasing on his YouTube channel the following day.[4][7]

The track "ShutYoBitchAssUp" serves as a diss track targeted to former Death Row CEO and co-founder Suge Knight.[8]

Track listing

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Iz It a Crime? track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)ProducerLength
1."Intro"Calvin BroadusSnoop Dogg0:17
2."Iz It a Crime" (featuring October London)
  • Broadus
  • Jared Erskine
  • Major Seven
  • A.G.
2:19
3."Joy"Broadus
2:48
4."Unsung Heroes"BroadusBig Duke2:13
5."Sophisticated Crippin'"BroadusBattlecat3:22
6."Can't Wait" (featuring LaRussell)
Nottz2:52
7."Can't Get Enough" (featuring Jane Handcock)
  • Broadus
  • Jane Handcock
Battlecat2:52
8."Keep It Moving" (featuring Charlie Bereal and Stresmatic)
  • Broadus
  • Charlie Bereal
  • Thomas Jackson
Rick Rock2:54
9."Just the Way It Iz" (featuring J-Black and Wiz Khalifa)
Soopafly3:15
10."You Want My All" (featuring Akeem Ali)
  • Broadus
  • Akeem Ali
Battlecat3:48
11."What's Hattnin?" (featuring Charlie Bereal)
  • Broadus
  • Bereal
Charlie Bereal1:33
12."Spot" (featuring Pharrell Williams and Tonio Armani)
  • Broadus
  • Pharrell Williams
  • Travis Gardner
Pharrell Williams2:43
13."ShutYoBitchAssUp" (featuring Stresmatic)
  • Broadus
  • Jackson
Rick Rock1:58
14."Cold Summer" (featuring Denaun)
Denaun Porter2:19
15."Snoop Will Make You Dance"BroadusBattlecat3:05
16."Life's Journey" (featuring Blaqthoven)
  • Broadus
  • Anthony Ransom
  • Dae One
  • Blaqthoven
2:25
17."Me n OG Snoop" (featuring Sexyy Red)
MyGuyMars2:38
18."Let Me Love You"BroadusNottz3:31
19."West Up"BroadusBattlecat2:47
20."My Friend" (featuring Denaun)
  • Broadus
  • Porter
Denaun Porter4:23
21."Live Life"Broadus
  • Bigg D
  • Cainon Lamb
3:06
Total length:57:17

Charts

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Chart performance for Iz It a Crime?
Chart (2025) Peak
position
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[9] 74

References

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  1. ^ Lewis, Dash (May 24, 2025). "Iz It a Crime? - Snoop Dogg". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  2. ^ Weingarten, Christopher R. (May 16, 2025). "An Embattled Snoop Dogg Bites Back a Little But Mostly Keeps It Cool". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  3. ^ Weingarten, Christopher (May 16, 2025). "AN EMBATTLED SNOOP DOGG BITES BACK A LITTLE BUT MOSTLY KEEPS IT COOL". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 22, 2025.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ a b c Saponara, Michael (May 14, 2025). "Snoop Dogg Announces New Album 'Iz It a Crime?' Featuring Wiz Khalifa, Sexyy Red & Pharrell". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 22, 2025.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ Snoop Dogg [@SnoopDogg] (May 13, 2025). "Iz it a Crime? Album out 5/15. 🐾" (Tweet). Retrieved May 22, 2025 – via Twitter.
  6. ^ Saponara, Michael (May 15, 2025). "Snoop Dogg talks performing at Trump inaugural event in new album: 'Iz It a Crime'". USA Today. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  7. ^ Snoop Dogg (May 14, 2025). "Snoop Dogg - Iz It A Crime? (OFFICIAL MOVIE)". YouTube. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  8. ^ "SNOOP DOGG'S NEW ALBUM 'IZ IT A CRIME?' IS HERE". Snoop Dogg. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
  9. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
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