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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
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An Embattled Snoop Dogg Bites Back a Little But Mostly Keeps It Cool
For 30 years, it seems that there has never been a pitch too wild for Snoop Dogg. He's done a reggae album, a funk album, two gospel albums, and even released an album on the blockchain. The Zelig of popular music, no collaborator is off limits: Willie Nelson, Stevie Wonder, Katy Perry, Quincy Jones, Daddy Yankee, the Bee Gees, Limp Bizkit, BTS, Patti LaBelle, Prince Royce, Banda MS, Tiësto, Popcaan, Jelly Roll, Charlie Sheen. He's sold his own app, his own breakfast cereal, and recently opened a weed store in L.A., the city where he will likely serve as NBC's ambassador to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. If any of this ever seemed incongruous with being gangsta rap royalty, it has never once affected the Teflon Dogg, America's lovable uncle. He gives a truckloads of money to charity, is generally regarded as one of the nicest people in the business, and has been consistently releasing solid if underheralded solo albums since the Clinton administration. Who's going to care if the guy sells an NFT or two? More from Rolling Stone Snoop Dogg's New Album 'Iz It A Crime?' Is Here Suge Knight Strikes $1.5 Million Settlement to Avert Retrial in Wrongful Death Case Suge Knight's Retrial Roller Coaster: How Did We Get Here? That all changed in January when Snoop did a short DJ set at David Sacks' Crypto Ball, a Washington, D.C., schmoozefest held to celebrate Donald Trump's re-inauguration. Fans on social media rebelled, calling him a sellout, but Snoop stood his ground, telling The Breakfast Club, 'I'm not a politician. I don't represent the Republican Party. I don't represent the Democratic Party. I represent the motherfucking Gangsta Party, period point blank.' Snoop promised that his 21st solo album, Iz It a Crime?, would break his radio silence, fighting back against haters and doubters and reaffirming his legacy. Luckily, a defensive Snoop is still classically and effortlessly cool: 'Me and Dre at the So-Fi the only way I sell out,' he raps on 'Unsung Heroes' 'Unsung Heroes' is also the album highlight with its droning organ that sounds like it's stripped from an Ethiopian jazz record providing a hot slab of asphalt for Snoop to spit venomous invective. Tracks like 'Iz It a Crime?' with its breathy Sade sample and the breezy 'Sophisticated Crippin'' are less antagonistic as middle fingers go, listing his achievements and brushing off crumbs. The only other song that really seems to be the State of the Snoop address is 'ShutYoBitchAssUp,' which most assume is aimed at former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight, who has been disputing Snoop's ownership of the label: 'I can see why you mad/I bought everything you own/Now you in PC snitching on the phone.' However, beyond those tracks, Iz It a Crime? isn't really the pugilistic battle record it's being made out to be. Instead it's another dependable Rhythm & Gangsta offering in a career full of them. There's his cadre of producers he's been using for the last 20-30 years (Battlecat, Soopafly, Denaun, Nottz, Rick Rock); there's the always liquid flow ('I'm talking lolos, a couple of cholos, la vida loco/Facts in a chokehold/Hey Siri, we need some more hoes'); and there's the occasional misstep (in this case, the narcotic would-be-club-banger 'Spot'). The duet with still-rising raunch-rapper Sexxy Redd ('Me and OG Snoop') is naturally electric, and Wiz Khalifa shows up like an old friend to get a little wistful ('Just the Way It Iz'). It really is just Snoop being the ever-reliable Snoop — and only a true keyboard warrior could be mad at that. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Snoop Dogg shares what he really thinks of Donald Trump's pardons for NBA YoungBoy & Larry Hoover
Image composite: File (AP), X In an exclusive interview with TMZ Hip Hop on May 30, 2025, Snoop Dogg extended his support to NBA YoungBoy and Larry Hoover following their federal pardons from former President Donald Trump . Speaking from Beverly Hills, Snoop said, 'Playas may mess up but 2nd chances are invaluable!!!,' celebrating their re-entry into society's good graces. Snoop emphasized the power of personal transformation, especially within hip hop and gang culture. Addressing the ongoing debates around gang involvement and African-American youth, Snoop acknowledged the belief that many gang members are trapped from childhood, but added, 'I've seen gang members, such as myself, go on to become successful businessmen.' He believes the core of these organizations holds potential, if the violence is removed. Snoop himself is a testament to rehabilitation and growth. He cleared his own legal record before achieving milestones like co-hosting the Olympics. He also highlighted the recent pardon of his close associate Michael 'Harry-O' Harris, President of Death Row Records. Harris was granted clemency by Trump in 2021 and received a full pardon this week, wiping away a hefty prison sentence. Snoop and NBA YoungBoy, both born on October 20, share more than a birthday. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse novo alarme com câmera é quase gratuito em Taboão Da Serra (consulte o preço) Alarmes Undo Snoop sees the younger rapper as someone with wide influence: 'I see the Louisiana rapper's young fans look up to him ... no different than my come-up over 30 years ago.' Snoop also addressed Larry Hoover's commuted federal sentence, though his state conviction remains. 'I'm ready to step up and do my part in helping end gang violence in Chicago, once and for all,' Snoop told TMZ. Hoover, the reformed founder of the Gangster Disciples (GDs), has reemerged as an anti-crime spokesperson after decades behind bars. Earlier this year, Snoop faced backlash for performing at the politically charged Crypto Ball. But he responded boldly on his latest album Iz It a Crime?, rapping, 'Life's a game of spades, better keep a Trump card.'
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Snoop Dogg Claims He 'Bought Everything' Suge Knight Owns On New Song
Snoop Dogg didn't hold back on his new album Iz It a Crime? where he came for Suge Knight on the track 'ShutYoBi**hA**Up' — calling out the former Death Row boss for lying, snitching, and even being salty over Snoop's 2022 takeover of the iconic label. On the Stresmatic-featuring song, Snoop delivers bars dipped in decades of resentment, aimed squarely at his former label boss, although he never says his name. Over a West Coast bounce, he raps: 'I can see why you mad. I bought everything you own.' Claiming that Suge has been 'snitching' he adds, 'Now you in PC snitching on the phone/ Oh, bi**h-a** ni**a, I'm a rich-a** ni**a/ Waiting for you to get home so we can get the sh*t on.' He also alleges that Suge's jailhouse stories are 'made up.' Listen below. Snoop and Suge's beef dates back to 1998 when Snoop dipped out of Death Row Records amid chaos, courtroom drama, and Knight's looming legal issues. Fast forward to 2022, and Snoop's now the proud owner of the infamous label. Earlier this year, Suge spoke on Snoop's acquiring of the label from behind bars. Doubting Snoop's purchase of Death Row, he demanded to 'see the paperwork,' and even tossed out a wild accusation that Snoop admitted to financing Tupac's murder. 'Snoop, you said I'm mad because you bought Death Row,' Knight said at the time. 'What you buy? Shut me up. Show me where y'all paid the money to buy it. Show me the paperwork. Show me what you own.' Fed up with his remarks, Snoop fired back on Instagram with a slick post: 'This ni**a won't stop talking about me. Mad 'cause I own Death Row. I realize your real lies.' In a more recent interview with Big Boy, the 'Drop It Like It's Hot' rapper explained why he finally put their issues on wax: 'You can't keep throwing rocks at me and bullying me and think I ain't gon' say nothing… I can't do nothing. 'Cause you in PC. But I can say something.' Iz It a Crime? dropped on Wednesday (May 14) with 21 tracks including features from Pharrell Williams, Sexyy Red, Wiz Khalifa, LaRussell, and October London. The title track even reimagines Sade's iconic ballad with an '80s slow jam/modern-day Hip-Hop twist. Listen to the full album below. More from Diddy's Former Assistant Testifies To Mogul's Armed Suge Knight Confrontation Snoop Dogg Responds To Warren G's Claims Of Being Left Out: "It's Pain We've Never Fully Addressed" Snoop Dogg To Host New Year's Eve Variety Special For NBC
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Snoop Dogg Announces New Album ‘Iz It a Crime?' Featuring Wiz Khalifa, Sexyy Red & Pharrell
Just five months after delivering his Missionary album with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg has announced plans for his Iz It a Crime? album, which will arrive on Thursday (May 15). The project boasts 21 tracks in total, with features sprinkled across the effort from Pharrell Williams, Sexyy Red, Wiz Khalifa, Charlie Bereal, Jane Handcock, October London and more. The title track also fittingly heavily samples Sade's 'Is It a Crime.' More from Billboard Snoop Dogg Joins the Cast of 'PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie' Styles P Says He & Jim Jones 'Ain't in the Same League' When Asked About Verzuz Battle Gerardo Coronel Breaks Through to No. 1 on Latin Airplay Chart With 'No Se Dice' 'Just some of the things that I do, that I've done, that have been speculation, and I just want to ask the question, 'Is it a crime? Is it a crime for me to do the things that I do,' Snoop told Access Hollywood of the project on Tuesday (May 13). 'Is it a crime for me to take care of people, to love people, to be there for people? Is it a crime for me to be me?' With Snoop back at the helm of Death Row Records, he stopped by The Breakfast Club Wednesday (May 14) to open up about feeling inspired to continue rapping even as an elder statesman in hip-hop. 'I'm an MC and I love to rap and I love to make music, and people love my voice and they love when I make great records,' he said. 'When I don't make great records, people let me know that as well.' Snoop continued: 'I hear all of that and it makes me say to myself, 'I should treat myself like a musician and not like a rapper.' If you a musician, you can make music until you die, but when you're a rapper they try to put a cap on you.' An accompanying Iz It a Crime? short film is also set to serve as a visual companion to the music project. The flick was previewed during a private screening in NYC on Tuesday night. Iz It a Crime? is set to be Snoop Dogg's 21st studio album. He's been busy in 2025, as Snoop contributed to Death Row's Altar Call compilation gospel album in April, which is a tribute to the Long Beach legend's late mother. Find the Iz It a Crime? cover art and tracklist below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Snoop Dogg Drops ‘Iz It a Crime' Album Featuring Sexyy Red, Wiz Khalifa & Pharrell: Stream It Now
Snoop Dogg's longevity, work ethic and versatility can't be matched by many — if any — in the hip-hop realm. The Death Row legend returned on Thursday (May 14) with his 21st studio album, Iz It a Crime? The project boasts 21 tracks with features from stars like Pharrell Williams, Sexyy Red, Wiz Khalifa, Charlie Bereal, Jane Handcock, October London and more. The title track from the LP fittingly samples Sade's 'Is It a Crime.' More from Billboard Styles P Says He & Jim Jones 'Ain't in the Same League' When Asked About Verzuz Battle Gerardo Coronel Breaks Through to No. 1 on Latin Airplay Chart With 'No Se Dice' Bruce Springsteen Slams 'Incompetent & Treasonous' Trump Administration at Tour Kickoff Snoop stopped by The Breakfast Club on Wednesday (May 14) where he detailed how he's still feeling inspired to drop music at a high level even over 30 years into his Hall-of-Fame career. 'I'm an MC and I love to rap and I love to make music, and people love my voice and they love when I make great records,' Snoop said. 'When I don't make great records, people let me know that as well.' The Long Beach native continued: 'I hear all of that and it makes me say to myself, 'I should treat myself like a musician and not like a rapper.' If you a musician, you can make music until you die, but when you're a rapper they try to put a cap on you.' Snoop Dogg also previewed an accompanying movie for Iz It a Crime? during a private screening in NYC on Tuesday (May 13), but it's unclear when exactly the film will arrive. It's been a busy six months for the 53-year-old mogul. He reunited with Dr. Dre for Missionary in December, as the joint album debuted at No. 20 on the Billboard 200. The Death Row gospel label compilation, Altar Call, which arrived in April and was dedicated to Snoop's late mother, also saw contributions from The Doggfather. Stream Iz It a Crime? below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
