Tha Dogg Pound

West Coast Hip-Hop Duo

Tha Dogg Pound is a West Coast hip hop duo consisting of rappers Kurupt (Ricardo Emmanuel Brown) and Daz Dillinger (Delmar Arnaud). They became prominent figures in the rap scene during the 1990s, particularly associated with Death Row Records and their collaborations with other high-profile artists such as Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and the late Tupac Shakur. Their debut album "Dogg Food," released in 1995, was critically acclaimed and commercially successful, solidifying their place in hip hop history. The duo is known for their gangsta rap style and has contributed significantly to the G-funk sound that dominated the West Coast hip hop scene during that era. Over the years, Tha Dogg Pound has experienced periods of hiatus and reunion, releasing several albums and continuing to influence the genre with their music.