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Jonathan Daviss, an actor who broke out as a star for Netflix’s Outer Banks series, has been cast as Calvin “Snoop Dogg” Broadus in an upcoming biopic. The biopic will be directed by Craig Brewer, and Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Pictures is listed as one of the producers for the project.
Deadline exclusively reports that Jonathan Daviss, 25, was cast shortly after Brewer was named as the biopic’s director. Brewer broke out as a director for his 2005 film, Hustle & Flow, and also directed Dolemite Is My Name starring Eddie Murphy, along with Coming 2 America, also starring Murphy.
The untitled biopic will examine Snoop Dogg’s rise from his early days in Long Beach, Calif., to linking with Dr. Dre and Death Row Records, ahead of his current status as a pop culture icon. The film is the first project to emerge from Death Row Pictures’ ongoing deal with NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios. This extends Snoop’s longstanding partnership with NBCUniversal as the Doggfather will return as a judge for the 28th season of The Voice.
A release date for the biopic has not been announced.
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Snoop Dogg recently kept it real about how shocked he was over Diddy’s legal drama.
During a chat on The Shade Room Live, the rap icon admitted he didn’t see it coming. “Very surprised. I’m ultimately surprised. I don’t be expecting none of these things to be happening,” he said, sounding genuinely caught off guard. Snoop used the moment to talk about how he runs things differently. “Given my position of leadership, I like to take advantage of it and treat people good,” he explained. “Make sure that people that work with me don’t feel like they work *for* me. And when they’re ready to leave, and if we have a misunderstanding, it’s ended on love. It’s never bad vibes.”
Snoop was speaking on Diddy, he’s been catching heat himself. Just a few months ago, he performed at Trump’s Crypto Ball — a pre-inauguration event held during Trump’s return to the White House. A lot of fans were confused, especially since Snoop used to clown Trump heavy. The backlash online was loud, with people calling him a sellout.
Snoop didn’t directly clap back, but he dropped a new album called Iz It a Crime?, letting the music do the talking. Word is, he performed at the event to help push financial literacy and crypto education, especially for underserved communities. Still, some folks aren’t buying it.
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Snoop Dogg kept it real and admitted Kendrick Lamar checked him on “Wacced Out Murals,” and rightfully so.
The West Coast legend pulled up for an interview, Snoop talked about the heat he caught after postin’ Drake’s AI-made diss track, “Taylor Made Freestyle,” which used fake vocals of Pac and Snoop himself. Kendrick didn’t hold back on the GNX intro, rapping, “Snoop posted ‘Taylor Made,’ I prayed it was the edibles, I couldn’t believe it, it was only right for me to let it go.” That line hit the streets hard and had folks talkin’.
Snoop owned up to it with no ego. “A big dawg can get checked if it’s by the right person,” he said. “Ain’t nothin’ wrong with gettin’ put in your place if you outta pocket… Sometimes the young homies can teach the old Gs a new trick.”
He broke it down even more with Bootleg Kev, sayin’ he didn’t even realize what he did wrong at first. “Then I get the word, ‘Nephew didn’t like what you did.’ I’m like, what did I do?! ‘You played some music.’ I’m like, what music?! Then I look back at the post and I’m like, ‘Aw, that’s cuz.’”
Once it clicked, Snoop did the grown man thing. “I deleted it, called Kendrick, left him a message ’cause he ain’t pick up, he was locked in workin’ on his shit. I said, ‘Nephew, it’s Uncle Snoop, I got the message, I apologize, I was f**ked up, my bad.’”
All love between the OG and the new king
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Snoop Dogg has enjoyed well over three decades of notoriety and the requisite ups and downs that come along with fame. In a recent sitdown with The Breakfast Club, Snoop Dogg addressed fans who refer to him as a sellout over his assumed alignment with President Donald Trump, and he appeared to clear the record.
The larger part of the conversation centered on Snoop Dogg’s legacy as an artist, learning how to adjust to being a grandfather, praising his wife’s guidance for his family, and promising some new music down the pipeline, including his upcoming 21st studio album, Iz It A Crime? He also spoke on Warren G, a past collaborator of both Snoop and Dr. Dre, who felt like he was left out of the Missionary album sessions with his past partners.
From there, the conversation shifted to Snoop’s appearance at the Crypto Ball around the time of President Trump’s inauguration. The Doggfather was blitzed by fans who felt that he betrayed them for doing the event, considering some of the president’s current political positions. Snoop was clear to draw a line right there.
“Can’t none of you motherf*ckers tell me what I can and can’t do,” Snoop said after explaining he DJ-ed a set at the event for 30 minutes. “But I’m not a politician. I don’t represent the Republican Party. I don’t represent the Democratic Party. I represent the motherf*cking Gangster Party period point blank, and G sh*t we don’t explain sh*t so that’s why I didn’t explain. That’s why I didn’t go into detail when motherf*ckers was trying to counsel me and say he a sellout.”
Snoop went on to say that he would frequently post certain things on his popular Instagram page to see what fans had to say, with some using keyboard courage to call the veteran rapper out his name. Snoop said he hopped into some DMs and addressed the critics head-on, confirming that everyone changed their tune after that.
Check out Snoop Dogg’s full chat with The Breakfast Club in the video below. Hop to the 21:00-minute mark to see the topic mentioned above.
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Snoop Dogg alienated much of the Hip-Hop community when he surprisingly accepted an invitation to perform for Donald Trump following his “victory” after the last presidential election, so it seemed like just the right time for Suge Knight to once again take a dig at his former Death Row Records artist.
In a recent interview on The Art Of The Dialogue, Suge Knight made a surprising claim when he stated that Snoop Dogg was secretly trying to get Keefe D out on bail following his arrest over his involvement in the murder of Tupac Shakur back in 1996. During his interview with the show’s host, Mighty Bolton, Suge revealed that “Since I been in here, Snoop and other people been trying to bail the guy out, Keefe D ’cause he talking too much. Tryin’ to do stuff for Puffy cause they sayin’ he talking too much.”
After Snoop caught wind of Suge Knight’s statement’s, he actually took the time to comment on the post and wrote “This ni**a [won’t] stop talking about me mad cuz I Own death row, I realize your real lies.”
He must’ve been high when he wrote this because we know he actually meant “won’t” instead of “want” but we digress.
When Bolton bluntly asked if Snoop was actually trying to bail Keefe D out of prison, Suge went on to explain that “Him, Puffy, Ray J, all those dudes got Puffy ties. And apparently Keefe D telling it all. The more he talks, the more they get hurt by the situation.”
While there’s no actual evidence that Snoop or Ray J are trying to actually get Keefe D out for any reason in general, people on social media are going to take this information and run with it regardless, as social media has become the wild Wild West for all kinds of rumors, lies and misinformation.
Regardless to whom or what though, we don’t see anyone coming to Snoop’s aid after he performed for the current Racist-In-Chief and his fascist regime.
What do y’all think about Suge saying Snoop and Ray J are trying to spring Keefe D from the bing to keep him quiet? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Snoop Dogg might have lost some favor with fans of his for his alignment with Donald Trump, but that hasn’t stopped the hardworking rapper and entertained from grabbing gigs. At a Thursday (Feb. 6) NFL Honors of event, Snoop Dogg roasted Bill Belichick over the huge age difference between the NFL coach and his girlfriend.
The good homies over at TMZ Sports report that Snoop Dogg was the emcee for the NFL Honors event at the Saenger Theater in New Orleans, which was also televised. Per usual, Snoop’s unmeasurable coolness was on display and also a bit of humor, including the joke at the expense of the former New England Patriots coach.
Uncle Snoop opened the joke up by saying, “I’ve been a football fan for a long, long time. I mean, I remember back when the Cowboys was good. I remember back when the Chiefs was bad.”
He added, “And I remember, what was it? Bill Belichick’s girlfriend wasn’t even born yet!” sparking laughter from Belichick, and his cheerleader girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, 24. It appeared to be all in good fun, however, despite a delayed reaction to the joke by Hudson.
These days, Bill Belichick is no longer in the NFL and instead coaching in the collegiate ranks as the head coach for the University of North Carolina’s football team after years of success at the professional level.
Check out the joke below.
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Snoop Dogg recently revealed that he lost over half a million followers on social media after performing at the Trump-affiliated Crypto Ball, an event tied to the former president’s supporters. The backlash was swift, with many fans upset by what they saw as Snoop indirectly endorsing Trump and his controversial political affiliations.
This move seemed to contradict Snoop’s past criticisms of Black artists who aligned themselves with Trump, often calling them “Uncle Toms” and “jiggaboos.” Given his outspoken views on politics and social justice, his appearance at the Crypto Ball left many questioning his stance and loyalty to the community. In response to the wave of hate and backlash, Snoop took to social media to address the criticism. Rather than engaging in negativity, he responded with his signature calmness and positivity, saying, “For all that hate, I’m going to answer with love. Y’all can’t hate enough on me. I love too much. Get your life right, stop worrying about mine. I’m cool, I’m together. Still a Black man, still 100 percent Black.”
His message seemed aimed at reminding fans that despite the controversy, he remained true to himself and his roots. While Snoop’s performance at the event was divisive, his response showed he was unbothered by the hate, reinforcing his commitment to his own beliefs and his legacy in the hip-hop world. It remains to be seen how this moment will affect his career, but Snoop’s message of love and self-confidence has continued to resonate.
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Snoop Dogg lost a bit of goodwill with some of his fanbase after appearing in Washington, D.C. to appear at an event connected to President Donald Trump’s inauguration weekend. After catching the wrath of Hip-Hop fans and opponents of Trump, Snoop Dogg defended his appearance at the event and faced the criticism with love instead of the vitriol he’s faced online.
Taking to his Instagram account for a livestream, Snoop Dogg is seen driving in a vehicle and addressing his fans about the matter with his usual affable coolness and decided to combat the negative comments with positive vibes instead.
“Ya’ll can’t hate enough for me, I love too much,” Snoop says during his morning wake-and-bake drive. “Get your life right, stop worrying about mine, I’m cool. I’m together.”
Snoop continued with, “Still a Black man, still 100% Black. All out, ’til you ball out. Or until you fall out. I ain’t going nowhere. I’m right here.”
Many have speculated that Snoop’s alignment with Donald Trump is personal as the president pardoned Michael Harris, one of the co-founders of Death Row Records, a company Snoop is now the owner of. Harris, also known as Harry-O, was behind bars serving time for drug charges.
Check out the livestream of Snoop Dogg in the clip below courtesy of Livebitez.
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Snoop Dogg has received sharp criticism for performing at Donald Trump’s inauguration. Harry-O is now defending the MC for participating in the convicted felon’s event.
As spotted on TMZ, the man who is alleged to have provided Suge Knight the seed money to start Death Row Records is coming to the rescue of Snoop Dogg. While Suge Knight has always denied the claim a judge ruled in Harry-O’s favor back in 2005. Born Michael Harris, the former entertainment entrepreneur served almost 33 years in prison for drug charges. In 2021, he received a surprise pardon from then president of the United States, Donald Trump. Since his release, he has worked with Snoop Dogg in relaunching Death Row Records.
In an exclusive interview with TMZ, Harry-O explained Snoop’s appearance at the inauguration wasn’t a political statement but an overall show of support to the now POTUS. “Snoop is a non-political guy. He didn’t want to get mixed into the politics so he kept who he felt should be the president to himself,” he said. “And whoever became the president he wanted to support them.” While this sounds feasible, Harry-O’s portrayal of Snoop isn’t exactly true.
Back in 2017, he appeared in the “Nightfall Remix” video, which featured him doing a mock execution on a clown that had strong resemblance to Donald Trump. In 2018, during an interview with DJ Suss One on SiriusXM, Snoop Dogg didn’t pull any punches with his opinion about both Donald Trump and Kanye West saying “f*** you and f*** him!”
You can see Harry-O discuss Snoop’s appearance below.
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Activist Kevin Powell slammed Snoop Dogg for his appearance at an inauguration concert for President Donald Trump, citing his “lack of values.”
The presence of Snoop Dogg at a concert during President Donald Trump’s inauguration weekend infuriated many, including activist and journalist Kevin Powell. Powell expressed his disappointment in a recent interview, citing Snoop Dogg’s lengthy career. The “Drop It Like Its Hot” rapper performed at the Crypto Ball in Washington, D.C., last Friday (Jan. 17) along with Rick Ross,and Soulja Boy. “I interviewed Snoop for Quincy Jones’ [VIBE] magazine, and he has a long history in relationship to community,” Powell began before noting that his performance meant he would abandon that relationship “for a bag of money.”
“I never thought I would see Snoop Dogg, forget the other rappers because others have talked about them, but Snoop Dogg in particular,” Powell added. “This is someone who is an iconic figure just like Carrie Underwood is, and when folks like that are siding with someone who’s spreading those kinds of messages, it’s a stab in the back to all of us who have bought their music and supported them through their careers.” Snoop Dogg famously criticized Trump heavily as he began his first presidential term in 2017.
“I’m waiting. I’m gonna roast the f— outta you,” he said in a video post at the time, calling anyone looking to perform during that inauguration weekend “Uncle Toms.” The video has gone viral again, as Snoop Dogg hasn’t responded to any requests for comment about his performance. When asked by TMZ’s Harvey Levin if it was a reflection of a growing trend in the Hip-Hop community, Powell replied, “I think there’s a sea change of a lack of values across America, period.”
Nelly, who performed at the Liberty Ball Monday (Jan. 20), defended his appearance in an interview with podcast host and Hip-Hop veteran Willie D. “I’m here to perform for the office,” he said, before remarking that he hadn’t seen anything suggesting that Trump was a white supremacist. Soulja Boy, best known for his 2007 hit “Crank That (Soulja Boy),” released a video response to those critical of his presence. “They paid me a bag,” he said before adding, “Obama ain’t never put no money in my f—g pockets, n—a. Kamala ain’t never put no money in my f—g pockets, n—a. Trump put money in my pockets, n—a.”