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Daily Record
5 days ago
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- Daily Record
Snoop Dogg becomes co-owner of Swansea City football team despite declaring love for Celtic
The Drop It Like It's Hot rapper has made no secret about his love for the Champions of Scotland over the years US rapper Snoop Dogg has officially become co-owner of Championship football club Swansea City - despite declaring his love for Celtic FC. The Drop It Like It's Hot rapper, 53, who had hinted at an investment while helping to promote the club's shirt launch at the weekend, has joined Croatian footballing great Luka Luka Modrić in buying into the Swans. The club, which plays in the second-highest division of English football, say they have unveiled a Snoop Dogg mural at the West Stand of the Stadium. "My love of football is well known, but it feels special to me that I make my move into club ownership with Swansea City," Snoop said. "The story of the club and the area really struck a chord with me. "This is a proud, working class city and club. An underdog that bites back, just like me. I'm proud to be part of Swansea City. I am going to do all I can to help the club, and I look forward to getting to know all my YJBS." Snoop Dogg, real name Calvin Broadus, has been a long-time fan for another team north of the border. The 17-time Grammy nominated artist has backed Celtic for over two decades. Snoop says he has been a Celtic fan since he was given a Hoops top in 2005. In April, Snoop said he wants to help kick off the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow if the opening ceremony is held at Celtic Park. The rap legend famously carried the Olympic torch in the final leg of its journey to the Stade de France in Paris last year and told the Sunday Mail that to open the games at Parkhead would be his ultimate dream. He also said he wants to open a burger van on the grounds and invest in the club. Snoop said: "I know people are going to say I am a little biased, but any opening ceremony should be at Celtic Park. I might be a Celtic fan but I think most people, Celtic fans or not, recognise it has one of the greatest stadiums in the world. To have the opening ceremony there would be perfect and maybe I'll even get a chance to perform there. "I don't need an excuse to visit Glasgow – but to open the games at Celtic Park would be a dream." Snoop, whose music is rooted in West Coast hip-hop, is known for songs like Sweat. He has earned nine top 10 singles in the UK chart and is a keen sports fan having worked as a NBC correspondent at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. Modrić, who has just left Real Madrid after 13 seasons, invested in Swansea three months ago to become a minority owner. The Swans said in a statement: "Snoop... has always had a deep love of sport, and football in particular... "It is hoped his global profile and love of football can play an important part in helping us spread the Swansea City name far and wide in order to boost our commercial performance to further support our aspirations as a club."
Powys County Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Snoop Dogg becomes co-owner of Swansea City football team
US rapper Snoop Dogg has officially become co-owner of Championship football club Swansea City. The Drop It Like It's Hot rapper, 53, who had hinted at an investment while helping to promote the club's shirt launch at the weekend, has joined Croatian footballing great Luka Modric in buying into the Swans. Snoop said: 'My love of football is well known, but it feels special to me that I make my move into club ownership with Swansea City. Swansea City is delighted to announce global rap superstar and multi-platinum selling artist @SnoopDogg has become the club's latest high-profile co-owner and investor. 👉 — Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) July 17, 2025 'The story of the club and the area really struck a chord with me. 'This is a proud, working class city and club. An underdog that bites back, just like me. 'I'm proud to be part of Swansea City. I am going to do all I can to help the club, and I look forward to getting to know all my YJBS.' Snoop Dogg, real name Calvin Broadus, unveiled Swansea's new kit last weekend, with the South Wales club taking a playful dig at Wrexham's Hollywood co-owner Ryan Reynolds. Deadpool actor Reynolds had responded to Wrexham's own kit launch by posting a picture of himself on Instagram wearing the squad's latest shirt while petting a dog. Swansea reacted by posting the photo alongside an image of Snoop Dogg in their kit, in a post captioned: 'Dogg included… Nuthin' But A Wales Thang, the Jacks are ready. We're the Pride of Wales.' The Swans said in a statement: 'Swansea City is delighted to announce global rap superstar and multi-platinum selling artist Snoop Dogg has become the club's latest high-profile co-owner and investor. 'The 53-year-old, who caused a social media sensation when he helped launch our 2025-26 home shirt on Saturday, comes on board a few months after Croatian football great Luka Modric became part of Swansea City. 'Snoop is renowned as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time, and has sold 35 million albums worldwide across a performing and recording career spanning more than 30 years… Official like a referee with a whistle, baby 💯 @SnoopDogg 🔥 Available to buy now 👉 — Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) July 15, 2025 'He has also always had a deep love of sport, and football in particular. At one point he was a brand ambassador for the FIFA video game series, and has been pictured wearing a variety of team jerseys over the years. 'Swansea's home kit may be the latest in that sequence, but Snoop's ties to the club will run deeper than the donning of the famous white shirt as he formally becomes a member of club ownership. 'And it is hoped his global profile and love of football can play an important part in helping us spread the Swansea City name as far and wide as possible in order to boost our commercial performance to further support our aspirations as a club.' The club, which plays in the second-highest division of English football, say they have unveiled a Snoop Dogg mural at the West Stand of the Stadium. Snoop Dogg, whose music is rooted in West Coast hip-hop, is known for songs including Sensual Seduction and Sweat. He has earned nine top 10 singles in the UK chart and is a keen sports fan having worked as a correspondent for NBC at the Paris Olympics last year.
Rhyl Journal
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Snoop Dogg becomes co-owner of Swansea City football team
The Drop It Like It's Hot rapper, 53, who had hinted at an investment while helping to promote the club's shirt launch at the weekend, has joined Croatian footballing great Luka Modric in buying into the Swans. Snoop said: 'My love of football is well known, but it feels special to me that I make my move into club ownership with Swansea City. Swansea City is delighted to announce global rap superstar and multi-platinum selling artist @SnoopDogg has become the club's latest high-profile co-owner and investor. 👉 — Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) July 17, 2025 'The story of the club and the area really struck a chord with me. 'This is a proud, working class city and club. An underdog that bites back, just like me. 'I'm proud to be part of Swansea City. I am going to do all I can to help the club, and I look forward to getting to know all my YJBS.' Snoop Dogg, real name Calvin Broadus, unveiled Swansea's new kit last weekend, with the South Wales club taking a playful dig at Wrexham's Hollywood co-owner Ryan Reynolds. Deadpool actor Reynolds had responded to Wrexham's own kit launch by posting a picture of himself on Instagram wearing the squad's latest shirt while petting a dog. Swansea reacted by posting the photo alongside an image of Snoop Dogg in their kit, in a post captioned: 'Dogg included… Nuthin' But A Wales Thang, the Jacks are ready. We're the Pride of Wales.' The Swans said in a statement: 'Swansea City is delighted to announce global rap superstar and multi-platinum selling artist Snoop Dogg has become the club's latest high-profile co-owner and investor. 'The 53-year-old, who caused a social media sensation when he helped launch our 2025-26 home shirt on Saturday, comes on board a few months after Croatian football great Luka Modric became part of Swansea City. 'Snoop is renowned as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time, and has sold 35 million albums worldwide across a performing and recording career spanning more than 30 years… Official like a referee with a whistle, baby 💯@SnoopDogg🔥 Available to buy now 👉 — Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) July 15, 2025 'He has also always had a deep love of sport, and football in particular. At one point he was a brand ambassador for the FIFA video game series, and has been pictured wearing a variety of team jerseys over the years. 'Swansea's home kit may be the latest in that sequence, but Snoop's ties to the club will run deeper than the donning of the famous white shirt as he formally becomes a member of club ownership. 'And it is hoped his global profile and love of football can play an important part in helping us spread the Swansea City name as far and wide as possible in order to boost our commercial performance to further support our aspirations as a club.' The club, which plays in the second-highest division of English football, say they have unveiled a Snoop Dogg mural at the West Stand of the Stadium. Snoop Dogg, whose music is rooted in West Coast hip-hop, is known for songs including Sensual Seduction and Sweat. He has earned nine top 10 singles in the UK chart and is a keen sports fan having worked as a correspondent for NBC at the Paris Olympics last year. Modric, who has just left Real Madrid after 13 seasons with the Spanish giants, invested in Swansea three months ago to become a minority owner.
North Wales Chronicle
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Snoop Dogg becomes co-owner of Swansea City football team
The Drop It Like It's Hot rapper, 53, who had hinted at an investment while helping to promote the club's shirt launch at the weekend, has joined Croatian footballing great Luka Modric in buying into the Swans. Snoop said: 'My love of football is well known, but it feels special to me that I make my move into club ownership with Swansea City. Swansea City is delighted to announce global rap superstar and multi-platinum selling artist @SnoopDogg has become the club's latest high-profile co-owner and investor. 👉 — Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) July 17, 2025 'The story of the club and the area really struck a chord with me. 'This is a proud, working class city and club. An underdog that bites back, just like me. 'I'm proud to be part of Swansea City. I am going to do all I can to help the club, and I look forward to getting to know all my YJBS.' Snoop Dogg, real name Calvin Broadus, unveiled Swansea's new kit last weekend, with the South Wales club taking a playful dig at Wrexham's Hollywood co-owner Ryan Reynolds. Deadpool actor Reynolds had responded to Wrexham's own kit launch by posting a picture of himself on Instagram wearing the squad's latest shirt while petting a dog. Swansea reacted by posting the photo alongside an image of Snoop Dogg in their kit, in a post captioned: 'Dogg included… Nuthin' But A Wales Thang, the Jacks are ready. We're the Pride of Wales.' The Swans said in a statement: 'Swansea City is delighted to announce global rap superstar and multi-platinum selling artist Snoop Dogg has become the club's latest high-profile co-owner and investor. 'The 53-year-old, who caused a social media sensation when he helped launch our 2025-26 home shirt on Saturday, comes on board a few months after Croatian football great Luka Modric became part of Swansea City. 'Snoop is renowned as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time, and has sold 35 million albums worldwide across a performing and recording career spanning more than 30 years… Official like a referee with a whistle, baby 💯@SnoopDogg🔥 Available to buy now 👉 — Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) July 15, 2025 'He has also always had a deep love of sport, and football in particular. At one point he was a brand ambassador for the FIFA video game series, and has been pictured wearing a variety of team jerseys over the years. 'Swansea's home kit may be the latest in that sequence, but Snoop's ties to the club will run deeper than the donning of the famous white shirt as he formally becomes a member of club ownership. 'And it is hoped his global profile and love of football can play an important part in helping us spread the Swansea City name as far and wide as possible in order to boost our commercial performance to further support our aspirations as a club.' The club, which plays in the second-highest division of English football, say they have unveiled a Snoop Dogg mural at the West Stand of the Stadium. Snoop Dogg, whose music is rooted in West Coast hip-hop, is known for songs including Sensual Seduction and Sweat. He has earned nine top 10 singles in the UK chart and is a keen sports fan having worked as a correspondent for NBC at the Paris Olympics last year. Modric, who has just left Real Madrid after 13 seasons with the Spanish giants, invested in Swansea three months ago to become a minority owner.
Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Snoop Dogg becomes co-owner of Swansea City football team
The Drop It Like It's Hot rapper, 53, who had hinted at an investment while helping to promote the club's shirt launch at the weekend, has joined Croatian footballing great Luka Modric in buying into the Swans. Snoop said: 'My love of football is well known, but it feels special to me that I make my move into club ownership with Swansea City. Swansea City is delighted to announce global rap superstar and multi-platinum selling artist @SnoopDogg has become the club's latest high-profile co-owner and investor. 👉 — Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) July 17, 2025 'The story of the club and the area really struck a chord with me. 'This is a proud, working class city and club. An underdog that bites back, just like me. 'I'm proud to be part of Swansea City. I am going to do all I can to help the club, and I look forward to getting to know all my YJBS.' Snoop Dogg, real name Calvin Broadus, unveiled Swansea's new kit last weekend, with the South Wales club taking a playful dig at Wrexham's Hollywood co-owner Ryan Reynolds. Deadpool actor Reynolds had responded to Wrexham's own kit launch by posting a picture of himself on Instagram wearing the squad's latest shirt while petting a dog. Swansea reacted by posting the photo alongside an image of Snoop Dogg in their kit, in a post captioned: 'Dogg included… Nuthin' But A Wales Thang, the Jacks are ready. We're the Pride of Wales.' The Swans said in a statement: 'Swansea City is delighted to announce global rap superstar and multi-platinum selling artist Snoop Dogg has become the club's latest high-profile co-owner and investor. 'The 53-year-old, who caused a social media sensation when he helped launch our 2025-26 home shirt on Saturday, comes on board a few months after Croatian football great Luka Modric became part of Swansea City. 'Snoop is renowned as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time, and has sold 35 million albums worldwide across a performing and recording career spanning more than 30 years… Official like a referee with a whistle, baby 💯@SnoopDogg🔥 Available to buy now 👉 — Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) July 15, 2025 'He has also always had a deep love of sport, and football in particular. At one point he was a brand ambassador for the FIFA video game series, and has been pictured wearing a variety of team jerseys over the years. 'Swansea's home kit may be the latest in that sequence, but Snoop's ties to the club will run deeper than the donning of the famous white shirt as he formally becomes a member of club ownership. 'And it is hoped his global profile and love of football can play an important part in helping us spread the Swansea City name as far and wide as possible in order to boost our commercial performance to further support our aspirations as a club.' The club, which plays in the second-highest division of English football, say they have unveiled a Snoop Dogg mural at the West Stand of the Stadium. Snoop Dogg, whose music is rooted in West Coast hip-hop, is known for songs including Sensual Seduction and Sweat. He has earned nine top 10 singles in the UK chart and is a keen sports fan having worked as a correspondent for NBC at the Paris Olympics last year. Modric, who has just left Real Madrid after 13 seasons with the Spanish giants, invested in Swansea three months ago to become a minority owner.
