The bond between rap icons Snoop Dogg and Eminem, forged in the crucible of Dr. Dre’s mentorship, has been a cornerstone of hip-hop history for over two decades. From their collaboration on “Bitch Please II” to their electrifying 2022 Super Bowl halftime performance, their relationship has weathered creative highs, public feuds, and heartfelt reconciliations. Now, a surprising gesture has added a new chapter to this legendary friendship: Snoop Dogg has offered to be the godfather to Eminem’s newborn nephew, Noah James Mathers, born to Eminem’s brother Nathan Mathers on April 15, 2025. The offer, revealed during a candid moment on Snoop’s GGN podcast, has sent fans into a frenzy on X, celebrating the deepening of their “family business.” This article explores Snoop’s heartfelt proposal, the context of their evolving friendship, and what this means for Eminem’s World Tour 2025.
Snoop’s Surprising Offer
On the April 29, 2025, episode of GGN: Double G News Network, Snoop Dogg, 53, hosted Nathan Mathers as a guest to discuss his new fatherhood journey. During the conversation, Snoop, in his signature laid-back style, made a stunning offer: “Yo, Nate, I’m serious, man—let me be Noah’s godfather. I’ll keep that lil’ homie reppin’ the Dogg Pound and Shady vibes.” Nathan, visibly moved, laughed and responded, “Man, that’s big, Snoop. I gotta talk to Marshall, but that’s love.” Snoop doubled down, saying, “Em’s my brother. Noah’s family already—let’s make it official.”
The moment, clipped and shared across X, went viral, with fans hailing it as a testament to Snoop and Eminem’s enduring bond. One user posted, “Snoop as godfather to Em’s nephew? That’s hip-hop royalty right there!” Snoop’s gesture follows his earlier gift for Noah—a custom Death Row Records-themed baby stroller, sent in April 2025, per Complex—but the godfather offer elevates their connection to a new level of personal commitment.
A Friendship Forged in Music and Reconciliation
Snoop Dogg (Calvin Broadus Jr.) and Eminem (Marshall Mathers), both protégés of Dr. Dre, first collaborated on “Bitch Please II” from Eminem’s 2000 album The Marshall Mathers LP, where Snoop affectionately called Eminem his “nephew” in the verse. Their camaraderie shone during the 2000 Up In Smoke Tour, but tensions emerged over the years. In 2020, Snoop excluded Eminem from his top 10 rappers list on The Breakfast Club, claiming Eminem’s success was largely due to Dre. Eminem fired back on his track “Zeus,” rapping, “Last thing I need is Snoop doggin’ me / Man, Dogg, you was like a damn god to me.” The feud, rooted in a miscommunication over a potential collaboration, escalated until Dre’s 2021 brain aneurysm prompted a reconciliation. Eminem recalled on SiriusXM’s Paul Pod, “We were like, ‘This is stupid as hell to be feuding right now,’” and they patched things up.
Since then, their friendship has flourished. They reunited for the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show with Dre, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar, earning Emmys, and released “From the D 2 the LBC” in June 2022, performing it at the MTV VMAs in a metaverse-themed spectacle. Snoop’s 2021 apology on Rolling Stone Music Now, where he said, “I was wrong, bro,” and their subsequent collaboration on a Mt. Westmore track, solidified their bond. Snoop’s offer to be Noah’s godfather reflects this “family business,” as he called it on Watch What Happens Live in 2021, emphasizing their brotherly tie.
Noah James Mathers: A New Muse
Noah’s birth to Nathan Mathers, 39, has been a pivotal moment for Eminem, 52, who raised Nathan like a son amid a challenging Detroit childhood. Eminem announced Noah’s arrival on Instagram with a hospital wristband and “Proud uncle” caption, sparking fan excitement. The timing aligns with Eminem’s grandfatherhood, as Hailie Jade welcomed Ezra James in March 2025. These milestones have softened Eminem’s image, once defined by the defiant Slim Shady persona.
Eminem’s emotional connection to Noah inspired a new song, “For Noah,” debuted at a World Tour 2025 rehearsal in Detroit’s Fox Theatre on April 25, 2025. Described by Rolling Stone as a piano-driven ballad about protecting Noah and redeeming past struggles, it moved crew members to tears. X posts raved, “Em’s rapping for his nephew like he did for Hailie—this is peak Marshall.” Snoop’s godfather offer, made days after the rehearsal, suggests he’s aware of Noah’s influence on Eminem, deepening their personal and creative synergy.
World Tour 2025: A Family Affair
Eminem’s World Tour 2025, rumored to start June 15, 2025, at Madison Square Garden, is shaping up as a career-defining moment. KDUN Radio and Recreation Rush report potential stops in London, Tokyo, and Sydney, with a Glastonbury headline slot in talks. The setlist, blending The Death of Slim Shady tracks with classics, will likely feature “For Noah,” which Dr. Dre, a confirmed tour guest, produced. Dre’s April 28, 2025, SiriusXM interview noted, “Marshall’s a different man since becoming a grandfather—and you’ll see it on tour,” hinting at a reflective Eminem.
Snoop Dogg is also confirmed for the tour, per his GGN comments, where he teased performing “From the D 2 the LBC” and “Bitch Please II.” His godfather offer could manifest on stage, with X users speculating a dedication to Noah during a joint performance. Other guests include 50 Cent, Rihanna, and Skylar Grey, with Dre hinting at surprises like Jack Harlow or Obie Trice. Snoop’s role, both musical and familial, underscores the tour’s theme of legacy, as he told Entertainment Tonight in May 2024, “We’re raising the bar for hip-hop.”
Public Reaction and Cultural Significance
The godfather offer has lit up X, with fans celebrating the Snoop-Eminem bond. Posts like, “Snoop as Noah’s godfather? That’s a movie waiting to happen!” reflect the enthusiasm. Some skeptics question Snoop’s motives, citing his playful trolling in past feuds, but his history of mentorship—guiding artists like Snap Dogg, per Metro Times—lends credibility. Others note Eminem’s private nature, wondering if he’ll accept, given his protective stance over family.
Culturally, Snoop’s gesture elevates hip-hop’s sense of community, where rivalries give way to kinship. Eminem’s transformation, from a rebellious MC to a grandfather and uncle, mirrors Snoop’s own evolution into a cultural ambassador, seen in his 2024 Olympic commentary and The Garfield Movie role. Their friendship, weathered by a 2020 feud resolved through Dre’s influence, showcases resilience, as Snoop told Rolling Stone, “We’re brothers, man.”
Conclusion: A Legacy of Love and Loyalty
Snoop Dogg’s offer to be godfather to Noah James Mathers is a heartfelt milestone in his legendary friendship with Eminem, blending their musical and personal legacies. From their The Marshall Mathers LP collaboration to a reconciled bond post-2021, their story is one of growth, forgiveness, and family. As Eminem prepares for World Tour 2025, with “For Noah” poised to move audiences, Snoop’s role—on stage and potentially as Noah’s godfather—adds a new layer to their “family business.” Whether Noah grows up with Snoop’s Dogg Pound swagger or Eminem’s Shady grit, this gesture ensures the rap gods’ legacy endures, both in rhymes and in heart.
