Snoop Dogg To Host New Year's Eve Variety Special For NBC
Snoop Dogg is ringing in 2025 with style. The iconic rapper, entertainer, and entrepreneur has been tapped to host a high-energy music variety special for NBC this New Year's Eve, continuing his growing partnership with NBCUniversal.
According to Variety, the show will air live on Dec. 31 from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. ET, promising two hours of entertainment, music, and unmistakable Snoop flair, broadcast straight from Miami.
The special marks another major move for Snoop, whose relationship with NBCUniversal has expanded in recent years to include high-profile appearances on The Voice and coverage for last year's Summer Olympic Games.
The hosting gig also showcases Snoop's knack for commanding attention across generations and genres.
'Snoop Dogg's energy, influence and ability to bring people together promises an unforgettable night,' said Jen Neal, executive vice president of Live Events and Specials for NBCUniversal Entertainment. 'We're thrilled to partner with Snoop and bring this epic event to audiences across the country once again live from Miami.'
The show will be produced by Den of Thieves — known for their work on the MTV VMAs and People's Choice Awards — alongside Snoop's own Death Row Pictures.
While full details on the lineup remain under wraps, fans can expect an eclectic mix of performances and appearances befitting the Doggfather's unique brand of celebration.
This announcement follows another major headline from Snoop: the release of his 21st studio album, Iz It a Crime?, dropping Friday (May 16).
The project features a diverse roster of collaborators including Sexxy Red, Wiz Khalifa, LaRussell, Charlie Bereal, Akeem Ali, and Jane Handcock.
The album will also serve as the official soundtrack to an upcoming short film of the same name, produced by Death Row Pictures.
Between the album, film, and now this New Year's Eve special, 2024 is proving to be a landmark year for Snoop Dogg—solidifying his status not just as a Hip-Hop icon, but a cultural force capable of bridging music, media, and entertainment at the highest levels.
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