MTVixen: Welcome to MTV Chat this event with Snoop Doggy Dogg and Steve Harvey. Both of them are here to chat. Hi Snoop and Steve.
Snoop: What up, this Tha Doggfather
Steve: This is Steve. Show your love.

MTVixen: Snoop Doggy Dogg, the man who claims to be "bringing rap back to the roots" is here tonight to chat about his upcoming appearance on "The Steve Harvey Show" and his recently released follow up to "DOGGYSTYLE," "THA DOGGFATHER." Steve Harvey of "The Steve Harvey Show" is also here to chat. In an unprecedented declaration of peace, West Coast Rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg and East Coast rap producer Sean "Puffy" Combs will unite to dispel the long-running rumors of a violent rivalry between the East and West Coast factions of rap music. Their appearance on Z"The Steve Harvey Show" will be airing this coming Sunday Feb. 23rd 8:30p-9:00p ET/PT on the Warner Brother Network. Snoop and Steve are here to chat with you, and to answer YOUR questions...

MTVixen: Here is tonight's first question: LeavuHot asks:

MTVog: What roll do you think the press has had in escalating the East/West Coast Rivalry (or public perceptions of the conflict).

Snoop: They've been the elevator - taking it as high as they wanted to take it

MTVog: Steve, how did you get the idea to have Snoop and Puffy (specifically) on the show to speak about the East/West Coast Rivalry.
Steve: I am always looking for ways to improve conditions in my life and my children's life. and Snoop and Puffy were performing at the Apollo during a taping of Showtime at the Apollo and i asked them to come and share their message of peace.

MTVog: KBuck5262 asks: Is "The Dogfather"more powerful than you're other albums?
Snoop: Yes, it is, for reasons that I was peaceful when I wrote this album and I did it for the love of music and my fans

MTVog: Another question for Snoop, Jossi asks: if you could perform any other genre of music and have the same success you have as a rapper...which genre would you explore
Snoop: Whatever kind of music James Brown did.

MTVog: Clotia14 asks: in relation to the upcoming Steve Harvey Show- What do u think about East and West rap do u have respect for both or do you just keep to one side?
Snoop: I listen to the music that sounds good to my ear - no matter who makes it if it's good I buy it and play it I have respect for rap period...as long as it's positive.
Steve: ...and portrays the truth.

MTVixen: Steve, have you ever rapped or played in a band?
Steve: Yes. I've been in some bands. I've never rapped. I'm Luther Vandross with a bad voice.

MTVixen: Firelake9 asks: Will you be bringing anyone new into the Death Row scene lately Doggfather?
Snoop: Charlie Wilson, LBC Crew, and Superfly

MTVixen: MSmith969 asks: How many kids do you have Snoop.
Snoop: One and one on the way

MTVog: Humbold40 asks: hey snoop, why do you call yourself tha doggfather?
Snoop: Cause I'm the father of all dogs and I'm the Don Corleone of the rap gang

MTVixen: Steve, How fun was it for you to have Snoop and Puffy on the set of "The Steve Harvey Show?"
Steve: It was fun because they're great men with great ideas. But, it was more rewarding than fun

MTVog: Hustler18 asks: yo snoop, who do you think has the most flavor comin up in the rap game?
Snoop: My lil cousin Daz - producing and rapping - one to look out for in the 97, check him out on The Gridlock'd soundtrack. it's a song called "Don't Try to Play Me" produced and written by Daz

MTVog: Steve, why is the show filmed in a high school? Do you feel that students and young people are more accepting of change than other groups?
Steve: Because they are high school students and it's a show about high school students. Yes students are more accepting because the older they get the more set in their ways they become.

MTVixen: Steve, what is the message and what is the vibe of the upcoming episode of "The Steve Harvey Show," featuring Snoop and Puffy on Sunday's show on The WB?
Steve: The message is that there should be no more talk or violence acted out pertaining to the much hyped east coast west coast rivalry...and the vibe is all good.

MTVog: CWB1 asks: Snoop, what do you want your legacy to be?
Snoop: The most powerful rapper of all time

MTVixen: PHATBOY16 asks Snoop: WHAT'S SNOOP'S NEST VIDEO OFF THE ALBUM GONNA BE?
Snoop: Either Goldrush with a remix with Rage Against the Machine or Tha Doggfather

MTVog: ANNBC0472 asks: Are you planning on making any movies Snoop Doggy Dog?
Snoop: Yes, I plan on making a movie on my life and a couple of remakes such as The Mac and Black Ceaser

MTVixen: JEFF7913 asks: Snoop I heard rumor that you and Marilyn Manson were going to make a remake of Sweet Dreams is there any truth ?
Snoop: It might happen, when he gets off tour and I get off tour we might make it happen

MTVixen: Sikish200 asks: hey Steve - do you enjoy Tha Doggfather's music?
Steve: Absolutely. No doubt. I'm an official member of Tha Doggpound.

MTVog: DogPhatha asks: Snoop, I wanna know since you are the dogfatha do you like dogs and what and how many do you have?

Snoop: Yes, I love dogs - I have 20 - 19 pit bulls and 1 rottweiler

MTVog: Amarlglms asks: Snoop which east coast rappers do you listen to, if any?
Snoop: Red Man, Method Man, Biggie, Nas, Foxy Brown, Whatever else is dope from out there

MTVixen: Kci911 asks: HEY YALL KCI COMING FROM THE WEST SIDE OF CHI TOWN JUST WANTING TO TELL YALL THAT YOU TWO ARE THE BOMB AND I WANNA KNOW WHEN STEVE IS GONNA BRING SNOOP ON THE RADIO TO PLAY $100 PYRAMID??
Steve: Snoop is welcome on my show anytime. Radio or TV.

MTVog: This question goes out to both Snoop and Steve Harvey-
MTVog: Mike Tes1 asks: What happened in the WestCoast-EastCoast Rivalry Conference?
Snoop: It was put to a cease
Steve: That was nothing but talk about peace, love, understanding and coming together. And our children's future.

MTVixen: WDZZ327 asks: Steve Harley are you having fun being a DJ in Chi-Town!!! I'm in radio as well (WDZZ in Flint, Michigan)?
Steve: Who is Steve Harley? Steve Harvey loves his radio gig. That's for you WDPT444 or is that not your name either?

MTVog: DaBrat905 asks: Hey Snoop, I was wondering, where do you get the inspiration for your songs and who was your greatest influance in the music bizz?
Snoop: I get my inspiration from the old school. My greatest influence in the music business is probably Marvin Gaye

MTVixen: Clueless9 asks: steve, are you going to do any movies soon?
Steve: Yes, this summer. One is coming soon. Look for it in a theatre near you... and don't buy it bootleg on the street!

MTVixen: FckLexicr asks: How is your relationship with Dr. Dre after his departure from Death Row?
Snoop: He's still my partner, we're doing another album together called "Brake Up to Make Up" set for a January 98 release

MTVixen: Badboysuc asks: steve, what ever happened to me and the boys?
Steve: dear badboysuc... what is your last name? and me and the boys was cancelled due to network retardation.

MTVixen: Here is a populaar question for Snoop: GLong6812 asks: Snoop when are coming to Omaha
Snoop: I'm not sure but MTV will give up all the dates and locations. so stay tuned. You can also find out information on www.snoops.com

Snoop: With Foxy Brown, Red Man, The Fugees, Dogg Pound, Nate Dogg, Charlie Wilson, from The Gap Band and yours truly, Tha Doggfather

MTVixen: On with the questions!
MTVog: Kilikina3 asks: Sn00p, do you think you will ever do a project with a rapper from the east? and if so who would you most wanna work with?
Snoop: Red Man, Method Man, Nas and Slick Rick

MTVog: For Snoop, Hattric19 asks:Do you have any brothers or sisters and what was it like growing up with them??
Snoop: Yup, 2 brothers. It was like good times
Snoop: The Evans Family

MTVixen: Shekki asks: Snoop or Harvey, do you support the idea of teaching Ebonics in schools?
Snoop: Ima hafta be sayin yes
Steve: I think you should learn how to speak properly first and if you pick up Ebonics, 'there's nuttin' wrong wit it. yeah.

MTVog: Iceball2 asks: Steve: what do you think about the other radio stations in chicago? I've heard that there is starting to be a rivaly between the radio stations!
Steve: i've got nothing but love for everyone on the radio makin' money. spreading music...and talking about love.

MTVixen: Flip20016 asks: snoop how was it working with beavis and butt-head?
Snoop: Oh that was Da Bomb, I had fun with those characters. Be on the lookout for them on one of my new videos

MTVog: This will be our last question tonight- for both Steve and Snoop- BmerSoone wants to know: How does AOL Live compare with other interviews you've had?
Snoop: They're better because you get a chance to sort out the question and answer them without the pressure and for those who don't have my new album, Tha Doggfather, go and get it and my new single "The Vapors"
Steve: If I was typing, we'd still be on question #2. But since this Sandra Bullock look alike is typing for me...it's been pretty cool.

MTVixen: Thanks to Snoop Doggy Dogg and Steve Harvey for joining us here in MTV Chat.
Snoop: Peace from Tha Doggfather East Coast and West Coast. Be sure to pick up the new album
Steve: Tune in Sunday's, 8:30 (ET/PT) on the WB Network for "The Steve Harvey Show"
Snoop: and I'll also be on Lollapalooza
Snoop: Bow wow