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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
Winnipeg Free Press
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
BET Awards to honor Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx and Kirk Franklin
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The BET Awards will celebrate its 25th anniversary by honoring four legendary performers — Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx and Kirk Franklin. Carey, Snoop, Foxx and Franklin will receive the Ultimate Icon Award at next month's awards show, where Kendrick Lamar is the leading nominee. BET says the Ultimate Icon recipients were selected due to their impact on entertainment as well as their community impact and advocacy. Here's more to know about the show. Who's nominated at the BET Awards Lamar earned 10 nominations earlier this month, including an album of the year for his highly-acclaimed project 'GNX.' His ubiquitous diss track 'Not Like Us,' emanating from the Drake feud, received nominations for video of the year and viewer's choice award. The rap megastar made waves with his Grammy triumph, winning song and record of the year for 'Not Like Us.' He followed up with a groundbreaking halftime show, becoming the first solo hip-hop performer to headline the coveted slot. He is currently on the Grand National Tour with SZA. Doechii, Drake, Future and GloRilla tied for the second-most nominations with six. Metro Boomin pulled in five nods, while SZA and The Weeknd each scored four. Who are the show's performers? Rap icon Lil Wayne, rapper GloRilla and singer Teyana Taylor will hit the BET Awards stage. The lineup of performers also includes rapper Playboi Carti and singer Leon Thomas. Who will host the show? Kevin Hart is expected to bring the funny as host of the awards show, celebrating its 25th anniversary. The comedian-actor, who hosted the BET Awards in 2011, called this year's ceremony a 'black-tie affair.' 'It's a chance to reflect, cherish and honor life's unforgettable moments,' Hart said in a statement. He has a history with the network, hosting 'Comic View: One Night Stand' in 2008. He was an executive producer and one of the stars of 'Real Husbands of Hollywood' and launched adult animated comedy 'Lil Kev' on BET+. Will there be any tributes? The BET Awards will offer tributes to former popular hosts and performances, including the network's once-flagship program '106 & Park. ' ''106 & Park' was more than just a music countdown show; it was the heartbeat of Black youth culture and one of the highest-rated BET programs for over a decade,' said Scott Mills, BET's president and CEO. The weekday show launched in 2000 and lasted for more than a decade. The show thrived with a video countdown, interviews and performances. The show will reunite past hosts A.J. Calloway, Free, Julissa Bermudez, Keshia Chanté, Rocsi Diaz and Terrence J. The tribute will feature performers such as Bow Wow, Amerie, B2K, Jim Jones, Mya, T.I. and Mr. 106 & Park. It is not yet known whether Carey, Snoop, Foxx and Franklin will receive individual tributes during the ceremony. When will the awards take place? The awards will air live on June 9 from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. EDT. Are there any other standout nominees? There's a competitive list of top-notch actors looking to take home the top award in their category. Weekly A weekly look at what's happening in Winnipeg's arts and entertainment scene. For best actor, the category includes: Aaron Pierre, Aldis Hodge, Anthony Mackie, Colman Domingo, Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx, Joey Bada$$, Kevin Hart, Sterling K. Brown and Will Smith. For best actress, the nominees include: Andra Day, Angela Bassett, Coco Jones, Cynthia Erivo, Keke Palmer, Kerry Washington, Quinta Brunson, Viola Davis and Zendaya. Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Simone Biles, Angel Reese and Jalen Hurts are among the sports stars competing for awards. ___ This story first moved on May 8, 2025, and was updated on May 27, 2025, to add recipients of the BET Ultimate Icon Award.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Snoop Dogg says ‘adversity is like the gym for your soul' and offers 3 pieces of advice for USC business school grads
The hip-hop legend, entrepreneur and investor spoke at the commencement ceremony for the USC Marshall School of Business on Monday. Snoop Dogg gave the graduates three pieces of advice and hailed the virtues of overcoming obstacles. 'See, adversity is like the gym for your soul. It hurts. It's heavy, but it builds you up.' Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.—better known as Snoop Dogg—spoke at the commencement ceremony for the USC Marshall School of Business on Monday and passed on some advice for graduates. The hip-hop legend, entrepreneur and investor also hailed the virtues of overcoming obstacles, saying he has been an underdog his whole life. 'But guess what, I didn't let none of that stop me,' he said. 'I stayed true to myself. I stayed focused on the vision, and I turned them no's into yes's. See, adversity is like the gym for your soul. It hurts. It's heavy, but it builds you up.' Speaking at the LA Memorial Coliseum—not that far from where he grew up in Long Beach—Snoop Dogg also said graduation is more than just getting a diploma: 'It's about the grind, the sleepless nights, the sacrifices, the prayers you whisper when nobody was watching.' The underdog has 'the realest story,' he added, because when you come from nothing, 'you appreciate everything, you hustle different, you love different, and you lead different.' That set up his advice for the graduates, telling them to do three things. 'Stay humble: never forget where you came from. Stay hungry: keep that fire in your soul. And stay true: always be real with yourself and the world, because the world don't need no more copies. It need originals. And trust me, ain't nobody else can do what you do like you do,' he said. Snoop told graduates to keep believing in themself and keep pushing, reminding them that, 'It's always the underdogs who end up running the game. Trust me, that's why I'm running the game.' After becoming a hip-hip superstar in the 1990s, Snoop Dogg has become an entertainment icon, famously teaming up with Maratha Stewart, appearing on TV shows like NBC's The Voice, and stealing the show at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. He has also been building a lucrative empire of his own. In addition to his numerous endorsements, he has launched a line of ice cream, a coffee brand, and a breakfast cereal, to name just a few ventures. Snoop also cofounded Casa Verde Capital, an investment firm focused on the cannabis industry, while also investing in companies like Klarna, Reddit and Robinhood. 'I'm trying to be one of those examples of someone who creates his own everything, owns his own everything, and has a brand strong enough to compete with Levi's and Miller and Kraft and all of these other brands that have been around for hundreds of years,' he said in a 2021 interview with the New York Times. This story was originally featured on
Finextra
22-05-2025
- Business
- Finextra
Snoop adds variable recurring payments feature
Fintech app Snoop has launched Variable Recurring Payments (VRPs), letting users automate savings with ease and stay on track with financial goals - all powered by Open Banking. 0 Snoop's new VRP functionality allows users to set flexible, automated deposits from their current account into their Snoop savings account on a weekly or monthly basis - on the day that suits them. This new capability builds on the app's existing savings features, which already include smart insights and nudges that help customers shift spare cash into high-interest savings. 'Open Banking has made saving smarter, faster, and more flexible,' said John Natalizia, CEO and Co-founder of Snoop. 'With VRPs, we're unlocking a new level of control and ease. This is about building better habits with less effort - and helping people grow their money without needing to think about it every day.' Since launch, the Snoop savings account has gained strong traction. Over 90% of customers fund their accounts using Open Banking, preferring seamless, secure transfers over manual top-ups. The Snoop savings account offers: 4.25% AER / 4.16% gross (variable) interest Daily interest payments Easy access: same working day if requested before 11am Open from just £1, save up to £85,000 FSCS protection up to £85,000 (held with Vanquis Bank Limited) Supporting smarter saving Over 80% of users have set savings goals, most aiming to build an emergency fund. Snoop recommends monthly contributions and nudges users when spare cash is available. This will expand to include advanced sweep rules, roundups, and payday savings, offering even more intelligent automation. 'Unlike traditional accounts, Snoop actively helps customers optimise their savings,' Natalizia added. 'With £280 billion sitting in UK bank accounts earning no interest, Snoop helps people move that money to where it works harder - automatically, securely, and with zero hassle.' 'With the Bank of England expected to cut rates later this year, it's more important than ever for savers to stay proactive. Snoop's smart nudges keep customers ahead, alerting them when better options are available.' Snoop has worked with its partner Tink, A Visa Solution, to facilitate the launch of the new VRP feature. Ian Morrin, Tink's Head of Payments, added: "Automated savings with rules set by the consumer is a perfect sweeping VRP use case. Snoop are innovating experiences with a clear focus on the customer and their financial health. At Tink, we're excited to see these VRP developments and Snoop going to market with this fantastic product." Snoop is available for download on the App Store and Google Play.
