What ca n’t he do ?
From tha Chuuuch to da Palace and beyond,Snoop Dogghas done it all. Since introducing himself on “Deep Cover” as the young prodigy of Dr. Dre, the 52-year-old rapper is, without a doubt, one of the most recognizable faces inpop culture.
And that’s probably been the case for upwards of 30 years at this point. Snoop Dogg is a household name, one that’s as known in the Netherlands as he is in India.
His recent appearance at the Paris 2024 Olympics this summer proves as much. He’s theSpecial Correspondentfor NBC and Peacock, and he hasn’t disappointed. Whether linking up withSimone BilesandMichael Phelps, carrying the Olympic torch, or getting into side quests, it’s been just as exciting to see Snoop cross things off his bucket list as it’s been to seeTeam USAgo for the gold.
In light of Snoop’s recent viral moments, whether swimming, fencing, judo, or running track, we’re diving into some of Snoop Dogg’s most random side quests of his career.
1.Though Snoop Dogg established himself as an actor, his filmography is long. But outside of roles in movies likeSoul Plane,Training Day, andStarsky & Hutch, he’s also executive produced and hosted a number of series. This includesreality showsand documentaries about his family life and his youth football league (Snoop Dogg’s Father Hood, Coach Snoop),a variety show with guest appearances from Paris Hilton, among others, (Dogg After Dark), and a documentary about his transformation into Snoop Lion (Reincarnated).
2.Hisfriendship with Martha Stewartis just as baffling as it is heartwarming. The two have gone on to host their cooking show,Potluck Dinner Party,host the Puppy Bowl, star in several Super Bowl ads together, launch BIC EZ Reach lighter (and accessories), and so much more. Not only is it an endearing relationship between the two, but it is also a lucrative one.
3.Snoop has his own cookbook. Interestingly enough, Martha Stewart also penned the forward for Snoop Dogg’s recipe book,From Crook To Cook.
4.Of course, we have to mention his gig at the Olympics. It strengthens the relationship between hip-hop and athletics, especially since this year just so happens to be the same year that breakdancing wasintroduced as a discipline.
5.Outside of actually rapping, Snoop Dogg can get down on the ones-and-twos. Under the moniker, DJ Snoopadelic, the LBC MC has been dishing out funky DJ sets throughout his career, oftentimes at afterparties and other club events. Needless to say, he’s a showman through and through and knows how to make any party jump.
6.Speaking of other musical endeavors, we can’t forget about Snoop Lion – thealter egohe assumed when recording his reggae album,Reincarnated.
7.And also, the times he went country. As you’ve probably heard, Willie Nelson is the only person to ever outsmoke Snoop Dogg. The two have also collaborated on songs like “My Medicine” and “Superman.” In 2022, he collaborated with Trace Adkins on the song “So Do The Neighbors.”
8.And the random time he covered Metallica’s “Sad But True” atMTV Icon.
9.Let’s also not forget the time he became a pastor. As a fan of gospel music, he delved into the genre for his project,Bible Of Love, where he was more or less a curator rather than a main artist. Regardless, it welcomed a new chapter in Snoop’s life that leaned into his spirituality.
10.When henarratedAnimal Planet,which led to Jimmy Kimmel hosting a segment on his late-night show titledPlizzanet Earth.
Moments like these planted the seed for the 2024 Olympics .
11.That time Snoop Dogg was working drive-thru at Raising Cane’s.
12.Snoop Dogg’s undoubtedly a trailblazer in the world of cannabis so naturally, he’d launch his line of cannabis brands and accessories. He’s launched Leafs By Snoop, Death Row Cannabis, and partnered with Executive Branch to launch his line of cigarillos/blunts. Snoop also launched a cannabis-oriented media company called Merry-Jane alongside Ted Chung. Moreover, he launched a weed coffee shop in the Netherlands and in L.A. called S.W.E.D. (Smoke Weed Everyday), perForbes.
13.In his downtime, Snoop Dogg is an avid gamer. He was once on the board of directors at the esports organization FaZe Clan, though he has since stepped down. However, Snoop’s also delved into live streaming, which brought some hilarious moments. Typically, he’d be chilling and smoking while playing games on Twitch, but there was the infamous rage-quit episode where heangrily leftMaddenmid-stream and returned 8 hours later, only to realize that he was still streaming. Plus, every time he got into character while playing games likeCall Of Dutybelong in the internet’s Hall Of Fame.
snooper Dogg furore drop by the wayside on Madden will forever and a day be comedy ! ! ! ! Boy was getting cook 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 pic.twitter.com/DqSpvdC3Ka
14.Outside of the limelight, he’s also launched a youth football league, Snoop’s Youth Football League, in California, which served as an afterschool program to help kids stay on the right path. According toThe Athletic, his league has produced a number of success stories, including CJ Stroud, Juju Smith-Schuster, Romeo Doubs, Keisean Nixon, Deommodore Lenoir, Jack Jones, and more.
Long Beach rapper Vince Staples was also a part of Snoop ’s Youth Football League .
15.The icon also createdDoggyland, a 3D animated children’s television series that he co-created alongside October London & Claude Brooks. “The Affirmations Song,” for instance, transcends age and might be a good way to kick off your day, whether or not you have kids in the house.
snooper Dogg is for the small fry .
16.Who could forget the time Snoop Dogg starred in a Bollywood film? InSingh Is King, Snoop not only appeared as himself in the movie but also contributed to the soundtrack.
17.Snoop Dogg’s proximity to the WWE has been well documented. His cousin is Sasha Banks; he guest hosted WWE Raw in 2009 and got into the ring nearly a decade later. His love for wrestling was cemented when he was inducted into the Celebrity Wing of the WWE Hall of Fame by John Cena in 2016, becoming the first musician to ever receive this honor, perBBC.
18.Being an all-encompassing representative of California, it only made sense that he tapped into the wine market. Snoop Dogg partnered with 19 Crimes to launch his wine, 19 Crimes Cali Red Blend.
19.Snoop Dogg’s brand has been attached to alcohol sinceDoggystyle, specifically the concoction of gin & juice. He launched INDOGGO with the co-founder of Trusted Spirits, Keenan Towns. More recently, he and his mentor (and producer of “Gin & Juice”) Dr. Dre paired up for a ready-to-drink Gin & Juice canned drink.
20.On that note, he also entered the Guinness Book of World Records for making the largest gin and juice at the BottleRock Napa Valley music festival. According toTime Magazine, the drink contained 38 jugs of orange juice, 180 bottles of gin, and 154 bottles of apricot brandy.
21.We can’t forget the time Snoop Dogg turned into a Jedi for the Snoop Dogg x Adidas x Star Wars campaign.
You got ta admit , Snoop has swell handle on the lightsaber .
22.Snoop could’ve been the first Black owner of an NHL team. In 2023, he was part of a massive celebrity bidding war for theOttawa Senators, a team that has embraced him over the years.
23.And finally, Snoop’s appearance onFamily Feudis one for the books. Not only was it a wholesome moment where he and his family competed against Sugar Ray Leonard and his family on the gameshow, but it was wildly hilarious.
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Jimmy Kimmel Live! / Viayoutube.comMoments like these planted the seed for the 2024 Olympics.
