Articles Tagged “Snoop Dogg”
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Snoop Lion feat. Drake and Cori B – “No Guns Allowed”
‘No Guns Allowed’ is a peace anthem which sees veteran rapper Snoop Lion team up with his daughter Cori B. and rapper Drake to urge a ban on guns. According to DropOutUk… The thought provoking black-and-white video is directed by Jessy Terrero and effectively references recent gun tragedies. Live footage of chaotic after-the-shooting scenes proceeds [...]
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From eating pork to promoting gay marriage – Snoop Lion is one untraditional RASTA!
Snoop Lion’s PR has him constantly in the news, ever since he renounced the name Snoop Dogg and embraced Rastafarianism. However, despite his vocal love for the religion and the Jamaican culture, Snoop is not your average bon-a-fide RASTA, which beg the questions, is this a PR ploy to sell his “Reincarnated” reggae record and [...]
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Snoop Lion Opens Up to Radio Personality Nikki Z
Reggae enthusiast Snoop Lion gave the infamous “Diva Of Media” Nikki Z, a very candid interview for both WZMX Hot 93.7 and her syndicated World Caribbean Countdown, “Nikki Z’s Hot 20,” heard in Africa, the Caribbean, and throughout the USA. In the interview, Snoop discusses his motivation behind doing a reggae project and states, “I’m [...]
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VIDEO: NOISEY JAMAICA features dancehall’s “pretty boy” – Konshens (Episode 7)
In case you missed it, NOISEY JAMAICA’s seventh episode in its dancehall series, features Konshens. In episode seven of Noisey’s Jamiaca series, host Codine Williams meets so-called dancehall “pretty boy” and gets to know the artist behind the good looks. Check out the Snoop Lion-executive produced series below: RELATED STORIES: NOISEY JAMAICA – I-Octane [...]
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NOISEY JAMAICA – I-Octane dishes on conscious reggae music (Episode 6)
I-Octane graces our screens in the sixth episode of NOISEY JAMAICA. I-Octane is one of Jamaica’s most prominent “conscious” artists, melding dancehall sounds with Rastafari values and themes involving social justice. Check out the sixth installment of NOISEY JAMAICA executive produced by Snoop Dogg RELATED STORIES: VIDEO: NOISEY JAMAICA discusses dancehall challenges with divas – [...]
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VIDEO: Snoop Lion’s meeting with Rita Marley off REINCARNATED documentary
Snoop Lion will be releasing his documentary “Reincarnated” in theaters next month, as well as, his debut reggae album of the same name. “Reincarnated” the documentary will take viewers on a journey through gangster rap icon Snoop Dogg’s transformation to rastafarian reggae rapper, Snoop Lion. Snoop Dogg, not only rebranded himself but he also reinvented [...]
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VIDEO: NOISEY JAMAICA discusses dancehall challenges with divas – Tifa and Spice (Episode 4)
In case you missed it, check out NOISEY JAMAICA’s fourth episode in its dancehall series, featuring dancehall divas, Tifa and Spice. In Episode four of NOISEY JAMAICA, we meet major stars Tifa and Spice, as well as discuss the talents and challenges unique to female dancehall artists. Check out the Snoop Lion-executive produced series below: [...]
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VIDEO: NOISEY JAMAICA on demonic dancehall artist Tommy Lee Sparta (Episode 3)
In case you missed it, check out NOISEY JAMAICA’s third episode in its dancehall series, featuring rising star, Tommy Lee Sparta. NOISEY JAMAICA introduces you to controversial Jamaican artiste known as the “gothic dancehall Anti-Christ.” Tommy Lee Sparta in the third installment of the deep investigation into Jamaica’s dancehall scene, executive produced by Snoop Lion. [...]
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Snoop Lion feat. Angela Hunte – “Here Comes the King”
Snoop Lion has released yet another music video, this time for his latest single “Here Comes The King,” off his upcoming reggae debut album Reincarnated. “Here Comes The King” features the vocals and writing skills of the talented Angela Hunte on the Major Lazer-produced single. Check out the official music video for Snoop Lion’s “Here [...]
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Snoop Lion (Dogg) vows to educate children on the proper way to smoke weed!
Rapper Snoop Lion (formerly known as Snoop Dogg) says he wants to help educate children about the right way to smoke weed. Snoop, who coaches 8- and 9-year-olds at the Orange County Junior All America Football League, says he wants to teach kids how to avoid irresponsible drug use. He told GQ magazine that he’s [...]
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Snoop Lion feat. Mavado & Popcaan – “Lighters Up”
After being released on February 1st, Snoop Lion‘s official video for “Lighters Up” featuring Jamaican dancehall artistes Popcaan and Mavado has gained close to half a million views on Youtube! Directed by Andy Capper and produced by Jamaican-born Codine Williams, ”Lighters Up” was shot on location in Jamaica. As another ode to Jamaica’s natural resource, ”Lighters Up” [...]
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Snoop Lion’s REINCARNATED film to debut in U.S. theatres March 15th
VICE and Snoopadelic Films has announced the March 15th theatrical release of Snoop Lion’s REINCARNATED, the feature film that traces the life and career of hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg, as he embarks on a “journey of reincarnation of self” that is equal parts career reinvention and spiritual reawakening. The close-up documentary, directed by Andy Capper, [...]
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VIDEO: NOISEY JAMAICA web series shines light on Popcaan (EPISODE 2)
NOISEY JAMAICA has released the second episode in its dancehall series, featuring rising star, Popcaan. Executive produced by Snoop Lion, NOISEY JAMAICA’s second installment introduces you to Vybz Kartel’s protégé – Popcaan. Popcaan, who is presently featured alongside Mavado on Snoop Dogg’s latest single “Lighters Up,” has his share of good publicity and negative criticism. [...]
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Rohan Marley defends Snoop Lion
Rohan Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley, has come out in support of Snoop Lion’s (formerly Snoop Dogg) recent conversion to Rastafari. According to celebrity website TMZ, Marley said his father would have “totally supported Snoop’s Rastafarian rebirth.” “Why condemn a man for his love of Rastafari and Bob Marley?” Marley was quoted saying. [...]
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Snoop Lion responds to Rastafarian Council on 106 & Park + gives opinion on Bunny Wailer
Snoop Lion, better known as Snoop Dogg, has responded to the recent claims made by by the Rastafari Millennium Council, which issued a letter calling him a fraud. Members of the council, including reggae legend Bunny Wailer, issued a 7-page document denouncing Snoop Lion association to rastafarianism, in light of his recent spiritual transformation into [...]
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DRAMA: Snoop Dogg aka Snoop Lion called a fake rasta by Bunny Wailer!!!
According to our fab friends over at TMZ, they’ve reported that new rastafarian Snoop Lion, famous known as rap legend Snoop Dogg is under a lot of fire from some of Jamaica’s prominent rastas! Snoop Lion, nee Snoop Dogg, has done the seemingly impossible — pissed off a bunch of ganja smoking Rastafarians — who [...]
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VIDEO: Snoop Dogg’s NOISEY JAMAICA web series (EPISODE 1)
The new web series, NOISEY JAMAICA: Dancehall, aired for the first time yesterday on YouTube on Noisey’s YouTube channel. NOISEY JAMAICA is executive produced by Snoop Dogg and was inspired by his visits. The show is narrated and also produced by Codine Williams. Williams, a born Jamaican, stated that the show was her idea but [...]
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NEW MUSIC: Snoop Lion feat. Mavado and Popcaan – “Lighters Up”
In case you missed it, the newly transformed rapper rastafarian, Snoop Lion, recently released his latest track off his Reincarnation album titled ”Lighters Up” featuring dancehall superstars Mavado and Popcaan. The artiste formerly known as Snoop Dogg admits that it took time for some of his close friends, like Dr. Dre, to understand his new identity. “He [...]
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VIDEO: Watch Snoop Lion’s “Reincarnated” Extended Trailer Shot in Jamaica
Rap icon Snoop Dogg, now known as Snoop Lion, recently revealed his Reincarnated documentary for a small group of media at the Sony headquarters in midtown Manhattan. Last year, Snoop Dogg went to Jamaica on a spiritual journey and ended up embracing the Rastafari culture, falling in love with Jamaican people, changing his name to Snoop [...]
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Snoop Lion’s “Mind Gardens Project” officially launched in Jamaica
On November 13, Snoop Lion, formerly known as Snoop Dogg, recently announced his partnership with the Jamaica-based Mind Gardens Project, his latest non-profit initiative to establish sustainable, organic community gardens in the country. The gardens are being developed to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to school-aged children. Beverage maker, Reed’s Ginger Brew, has joined the [...]
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OFFICIAL VIDEO: Snoop Lion (Dogg) feat. Jovi Rockwell – “La La La”
Snoop Lion, the artist formally known as Snoop Dogg, recently released the video for his newest single, “La La La” featuring Jamaican songstress, Jovi Rockwell. The s Major Lazer-produced track is off Snoop Lion’s first reggae album, “Reincarnate.” The very colorful video marks the birth of Lion. From playing with kids to chilling with sexy [...]
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Sizzla Kalonji back tracks on Snoop Dogg diss – now sings him praises!
At the beginning of August, reggae firebrand – Sizzla Kalonji, released a track titled “Burn Out Smithsonians,” in which he called out West Coast rapper – Snoop Dogg, for coming to Jamaica and taking advantage of the Rastafarian community for financial gain. In the “Burn Out Smithsonians” Sizzla sang: ”All you do is go around and record the sacred [...]
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Snoop (Dogg) Lion credits Rastafari for saving his marriage and more…
“Gangsta” rapper Snoop Dogg Lion has said that a transformational journey to Jamaica during which he embraced reggae music may have saved his marriage and gave him a new “family first” outlook. The best part of the life-changing trip was “that my wife could come and see it happen,” the singer said. “The change was [...]
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OH NO! Did Popcaan really switch out on the Gaza?
It’s all the buzz in the dancehall fraternity that Popcaan and Tommy Lee, members of Vybz Kartel’s Gaza squad are set to release a new single with Mavado….Kartel’s biggest rival. Popcaan, Mavado and Tommy Lee are all expected to be featured on this new Snoop Dogg Lion track. Information is a bit hush hush at [...]
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