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Snoop Dogg, Master P Sue Walmart and Post Over Cereal Brand Dispute

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Rappers Snoop Dogg and Master P have filed a lawsuit against Walmart and Post Consumer Brands. The rappers, through their company Broadus Foods, allege that the two corporate giants concocted a plan to derail their cereal brand, Snoop Cereal.

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