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Time of India
3 days ago
- 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
6 days ago
- 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
- Yahoo
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
Toronto Sun
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Snoop Dogg makes peace with Spotify, releases new album on service
Published May 15, 2025 • 2 minute read Snoop Dogg speaks onstage during the 29th Annual Webby Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on May 12, 2025 in New York City. Photo by Dave Kotinsky / Getty Images for The Webby Awards Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Snoop Dogg, the legendary rapper who has been one of Spotify Technology SA's most vocal critics, made peace with the company and released his newest album on the service. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The Stockholm-based music streaming giant spent the last few weeks in discussions with Snoop, outlining the economics of its business. It ultimately partnered with him to support his new record, Iz It a Crime?, which debuted Thursday in a surprise to fans. 'They offered me understanding and clarity,' Snoop, whose real name is Calvin Broadus Jr., said in a statement. 'We had a meeting of the minds.' The support of Snoop is a win for Spotify, a company that has long been vilified by artists. While the music industry has grown for more than a decade thanks largely to subscription-based streaming services, artists have attacked the company for not paying them enough. Spotify's current market capitalization of $130 billion is more than the record labels Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group combined, while Spotify Chief Executive Officer Daniel Ek has a net worth of $8.6 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, more than any artist in the world. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Snoop criticized Spotify at Bloomberg's Screentime conference last year and the Milken Institute's annual conference in 2023. He has said he received less than $45,000 for music streamed more than 1 billion times on the service, and removed some of his songs. The company contested his claim, saying its royalties would have amounted to far more. As the rapper prepared to release his latest album, his business partner Larry Jackson helped facilitate meetings with Spotify executives to explain the complexity of music royalties. Snoop is often one of several credited writers on a song. Royalties are split between performers, writers, labels, publishers, performing rights organizations and the streaming services. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'There was some misinformation out there so we reached out to his team to have an open conversation,' Joe Hadley, Spotify's global head of music partnerships and audience, said in a statement. 'It was a great, productive dialogue, where he asked us some really sharp questions about how the money flows from Spotify. Going forward, the door's open.' Snoop said his frustration wasn't with Spotify but the streaming industry in general. He still doesn't like the model, but he no longer blames Spotify itself. Snoop is no longer just an artist, but also a label owner. In 2022, he acquired Death Row Records, the iconic West Coast rap label where he started his career. Toronto Maple Leafs Columnists World Relationships Toronto & GTA
