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New York: In the hood
Original at New Zealand Herald
• Wed, Sep 3
New Zealand - Hush Tours claims to be the original hip-hop sightseeing tour company in New York, but if you listen to Kanye West and Snoop Dogg, you'll find yourself on ...
Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube concert
Original at WA today
• Tue, Sep 2
• 8 related articles
Australia - Hip hop and rapper legend Snoop Dogg is on his way to Australia, and he's not alone. Joining him is one of the most influential figures in rap history, ...
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Rapper Snoop Dogg Heading To New Zealand, Australia
Original at AllHipHop
• Tue, Sep 2
• 10 related articles
By grouchy_greg Long Beach, California rapper Snoop Dogg has been approved to tour Australia, according to reports. Australian Immigration officials questioned the rapper’s eligibility to enter the country due to his criminal past. Now, the rapper is ...
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Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube to play NZ next month
Original at New Zealand Herald
• Mon, Sep 1
• 8 related articles
New Zealand - Nine-time Grammy Award winner Snoop Dogg is known for his 16 years in the music industry and his new reality television show Snoop Dogg's Father Hood.
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Music Review: Dr. Dre - The Chronic
Original at Blogcritics
• Fri, Aug 29
• 1 related articles
OH - The lyrics, like all rap lyrics at the time, caused some hullabaloo. Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg deliver lines infused with misogyny and brutality, ...
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Snoop Dogg launches clothing and home accessories lines
Original at lepaparazzi
• Fri, Aug 29
By Angelina Star Rapper launches Rich & Infamous label Snoop Dogg is the latest in a long line of rappers to turn his hand to design. Ludacris, 30, P Diddy and Jay-Z, both 38, have clothing ranges and now Snoop is joining them with his Rich & Infamous ...
Holiday music
Original at St. Joseph
• Thu, Aug 28
MO - The bash will showcase a variety of talent, including hip-hop artist Toot, from Omaha, Neb., who has opened for major acts such as Snoop Dogg. ...
Son’s death of Dr Dre was not foul play
Original at Punk.bz
• Thu, Aug 28
By caustic Dr Dre released a statement earlier this week saying: “Dr Dre is mourning the loss of his son Andre Young Jr. Please respect his family’s grief and privacy at this time.” The producer for acts including Eminem, Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre is ...
DOMESTIC ABUSE: Knight arrested in assault - Las Vegas Review
Original at lvrj.com
• Thu, Aug 28
• 7 related articles
DOMESTIC ABUSE: Knight arrested in assault Las Vegas Review - Journal, NV - Aug 28, 2008 Dr. Dre and Knight sold tens of millions of records and signed several notable rap superstars, including Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg, to the label before it ...
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Snoop supports the troops on an ABC special | News
Original at geffen.com
• Wed, Aug 27
By IGA Featuring popular music, celebrity cameos, tributes to troops and heart-warming human interest stories, “America United: In Support of Our Troops” is an opportunity for the nation to show its appreciation for the troops and military families. The special was produced and directed by...
Snoop supports the troops on an ABC special | News
Original at Snoop Dogg
• Wed, Aug 27
By IGA Featuring popular music, celebrity cameos, tributes to troops and heart-warming human interest stories, “America United: In Support of Our Troops” is an opportunity for the nation to show its appreciation for the troops and military families. The special was produced and directed by...
"Suge" Knight charged with assault
Original at Reuters
• Wed, Aug 27
- Aug 27, 2008 Knight, who helped promote such rap stars as Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur in the 1990s, has seen his career as a record executive overshadowed by numerous ...
Australian officials re-think Snoop Dogg’s Visa
Original at In Case You Didn't Know
• Wed, Aug 27
• 6 related articles
By Roberta Snoop Dogg’s Australian tour has been thrown back into jeopardy - officials down under are re-considering their earlier decision to lift a ban on him visiting the country. The rapper - real name Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr. ...
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Sixshot Bits: Brief News On Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg & David Banner
Original at Sixshot.com
• Wed, Aug 27
Sixshot Bits: Brief News On Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg & David Banner Switzerland - The judge said that Wayne is not excused from the proceedings and he expects the rapper to appear in court in October. A visit to Australia by Snoop Dogg ...
Sixshot Bits: Brief News On Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg & David Banner
Original at Sixshot.com
• Wed, Aug 27
By Sixshot.com info@sixshot.com Lil Wayne failed to appear in an Arizona court yesterday (August 27) for a hearing relating to various drug charges. As reported earlier, Wayne was arrested and slapped with drug charges in Arizona after authorities found marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy and drug paraphernalia in a bus he wa...
Snoop Preps Upscale Clothing Line Called 'Rich & Infamous'
Original at streetknowledge (WordPress)
• Wed, Aug 27
• 4 related articles
By streetknowledge When Snoop Dogg paid homage to the late Johnny Cash on the record “My Medicine,” it was obvious that his influences ran far deeper than just Hip Hop. Taking that idea to the next level, Snoop is gearing up to release a clothing line solely inspired by men like Cash who push their success to the l...
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Snoop Dogg can now tour Australia
Original at In Case You Didn't Know
• Tue, Aug 26
• 10 related articles
By Roberta Snoop, real name Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr., was refused entry in 2007, which wrecked plans for him to co-host the MTV Australia Video Music Awards. But officials insist the rapper has been cleared to visit the country for 17 days from ...
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Dr. Dre’s Son Found Dead At 20
Original at Rolling Stone
• Tue, Aug 26
By Daniel Kreps Snoop Dogg Confirms Dr. Dre’s “Detox” is Finished Photo: Vasquez/Getty Andre Young Jr., the 20-year-old son of rap producer Dr. Dre, was found dead in Woodland Hills, California home Saturday morning, the LA Weekly reports. According to the Los Angeles County Coroner, Young returned home...
Andre Young Jr, Dr. Dre Son, Dies at 20 - TransWorldNews
Original at TransWorldNews
• Tue, Aug 26
Andre Young Jr, Dr. Dre Son, Dies at 20 press release), GA - The son of Dr. Dre, who has launched the careers of many rappers like Eminem, Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent, has reportedly died. Andre Young Jr. was reportedly ...
Snoop Dogg Australia VISA
Original at lalate news
• Tue, Aug 26
• 17 related articles
By lalate Australia is rethinking granting Snoop Dogg a Visa. Australia is considering NOT giving Snoop Dogg a visa for a tour with Ice Cube. Snoop (Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr.) was denied Austrailia visa entry in 2007 because of his criminal ...
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Australia Reconsiders Unbanning Snoop Dogg
Original at Rolling Stone
• Tue, Aug 26
By Daniel Kreps Photo: Getty] After initially lifting their ban of Snoop Dogg, Australia is reconsidering giving the Doggfather a visa as the threat of a looming Snoop/Ice Cube tour Down Under has resulted in public complaints. The drama started last year, when Snoop was denied an opportunity to co-hos...
Dr. Dre's Son Dead At 20
Original at Sixshot.com
• Tue, Aug 26
By Sixshot.com info@sixshot.com Dr. Dre's twenty-year-old son, Andre Young Jr., reportedly died in his Los Angeles home this past weekend. According to The Los Angeles Times, Young Jr. had been out Friday night (August 22) and returned home at around 5:30 a.m. When his mother went to check on him the following morning in his bed...
The Hard Lessons
Original at Metromix
• Mon, Aug 25
IL - I’d want The Hard Lessons to open for “Doggystyle” era Snoop Dogg, “Nevermind” era Nirvana, an 18-year old Aretha Franklin for the home crowd, and something ...
Snoop Dogg Unzips New Clothing Line Inspired By The 'Rich & Infamous'
Original at Sixshot.com
• Mon, Aug 25
• 3 related articles
Snoop Dogg Unzips New Clothing Line Inspired By The 'Rich & Infamous' Switzerland - Aug 25, 2008 Snoop will promote the Rich & Infamous clothing line in his music videos, films and his reality show, Snoop Dogg's Father Hood. ...
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Snoop Dogg Unzips New Clothing Line Inspired By The 'Rich & Infamous'
Original at Sixshot.com
• Mon, Aug 25
• 4 related articles
By Sixshot.com info@sixshot.com Snoop Dogg will be unveiling his latest clothing line called Rich & Infamous at the Magic fashion tradeshow in Las Vegas this week. According to Daily Variety, the clothing line is inspired by famous icons like Jimi Hendrix, Dean Martin, Albert Einstein, Ronald Reagan and Muhammad A...
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Snoop Dogg To Promote Rich & Infamous On All Channels
Original at ProHipHop: Hip Hop Business
• Mon, Aug 25
• 3 related articles
By Clyde Snoop Dogg will be promoting his new fashion line, Rich & Infamous, on every available channel of his public lifestream: "That includes featuring the development of the new line in episodes of his reality TV series "Snoop Dogg's ...
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Snoop Dogg unveils streetwear fashion line
Original at United Press International
• Mon, Aug 25
- Aug 25, 2008 Among Snoop Dogg's promotional efforts for the clothing will be exposure on his E! Network television show "Snoop Dogg's Father Hood," CD packaging with the ...
SNOOP DOGG - SNOOP DOGG MOVES INTO FASHION
Original at Contactmusic.com
• Mon, Aug 25
• 3 related articles
UK - Aug 25, 2008 Snoop plans to promote the line by plugging it in his songs and on merchandise, and showing it off on his reality TV show Snoop Dogg's Father Hood. ...
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Update: Snoop Dogg's Australian Ban Lifted
Original at Sixshot.com
• Sat, Aug 23
By Sixshot.com info@sixshot.com The ban prohibiting Snoop Dogg from entering Australia has reportedly been lifted and the rapper is expected to tour the country in November. Last year, Snoop was banned from entering Australia by the country's former immigration minister Kevin Andrews. Andrews claimed he barred Snoop...
Tour on as Snoop Dogg beats ban
Original at Melbourne Herald Sun
• Sat, Aug 23
Australia - A former gang member and drug dealer, Snoop Dogg's first album, Doggystyle, is considered a hip-hop classic. Still a hitmaker today, Snoop dabbles in movies ...
Cypress Hill's B-Real Joins Duck Down Records, Preps Album With Assists From Snoop & Damian Marley
Original at Sixshot.com
• Fri, Aug 22
By Sixshot.com info@sixshot.com Duck Down Records announced today (August 22) that they have added Cypress Hill frontman B-Real to their roster. B-Real will be releasing his first solo album titled Smoke N Mirrors via Duck Down on January 27th, 2009. The album will feature appearances from Snoop Dogg, Damian Marley, Buc...
Snoop Dogg's Catholic World Youth Day Ad
Original at ProHipHop: Hip Hop Business
• Tue, Aug 19
By Clyde Saint Snoop Dogg is featured in an ad commissioned by Marie Claire for the Catholic Church’s World Youth Day. So is this intended to help the Catholic power structure turn around its image problem based on their well documented history ...
I Get Money: 50 Cent Leaves Jay-Z & Diddy In The Dust On Forbes Hip Hop Cash Kings List
Original at Sixshot.com
• Mon, Aug 18
• 5 related articles
By Sixshot.com info@sixshot.com G-Unit’s latest effort may have tanked but 50 Cent is still laughing all the way to the bank while confidently claiming the bragging rights of hip hop's top earner. Forbes unleashed its "Hip Hop Cash Kings" list today (August 18) and the G-Unit honcho is sitting pretty at No. 1 with $150 milli...
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Is Dr Dre the best mentors both Snoop Doog and Eminem could ever have?
Original at Punk.bz
• Fri, Aug 15
By caustic Dre mentored both Snoop Dogg and Eminem , despite that terminology not generally being included when referencing those famous associations. For those who want to find a mentor, we examine what qualities to seek out in a mentor, ...
Singh is Kinng Release a Success w/Snoop Dogg's Support
Original at ProHipHop: Hip Hop Business
• Tue, Aug 12
By Clyde The release of the movie Singh is Kinng, starring Bollywood star Akshay Kumar with the title track and a music video appearance by Snoop Dogg, is deemed a box office success. Official Website: Singh is Kinng.
KOCH RECORDS/DOGGY STYLE RECORDS TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM FROM EMERGING WEST COAST RAP GROUP DUBB UNION
Original at The Hip Hop Cosign
• Tue, Aug 5
• 5 related articles
By bigced Having already appeared on Snoop’s albums Tha Blue Carpet Treatment and The Big Squeeze, the group has cultivated an underground following that’s had L.A. buzzing. With a debut album packed full of West Coast bangers, Dubb Union is ready for its debut. 5. Don’t Like You Girl (Feat. Snoop Dogg)
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Snoop Dogg’s attorney clears up tour bus incident
Original at In Case You Didn't Know
• Sat, Aug 2
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By Roberta Snoop Dogg’s lawyer has hit back at reports the rapper’s tour bus was stopped by police in Texas for expired tags, insisting all registration documents were in order. The Drop It Like It’s Hot hitmaker’s vehicle was pulled over by state ...
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Snoop Dogg’s peeps popped for pot
Original at In Case You Didn't Know
• Fri, Aug 1
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By Roberta Maybe Snoop Dogg should’ve popped for the pine-tree air freshener. Two members of rapper’s entourage were busted for marijuana possession Thursday in Texas after state troopers smelled pot during a routine traffic stop, E! ...
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Fo Shizzle Snoop Dogg & Les Miles are new BFFs
Original at ymswwc (WordPress)
• Fri, Aug 1
By Thomas the Terrible Apparently Snoop Dogg is no longer a SoCal fan. Snoop Dogg made a cameo appearance during Miles' speech to the weekly meeting of local business people. They were brought together by their common belief that before you dig you out a bitch, you have to find a contraceptive.
The Daily Habit: Entertainment
Original at the115 (WordPress)
• Thu, Jul 31
By the115 Snoog Dogg's Bus Busted- The tour bus carrying rap megastar Snoop D O double G was pulled over earlier today and two of his homies were arrested for possession of marijuana. "Ethan Calhoun, 27, and Kevin Barkey, 26, were arrested on drug charges after admitting the drugs belonged to them,...
Parental Advisory
Original at bubblegumculture (WordPress)
• Thu, Jul 31
By dorothyzbornak Oh, for the love of God. So, following in the footsteps of Ozzy Osbourne, Hulk Hogan and Snoop Dogg, Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell is starring in his own bad-boy-turned-sitcom-dad VH1 reality show, "Luke's Parental Advisory." Yes, that Luther Campbell. According to VH1's website:
Dr. Dre Imagines A World Where "Detox" Is Actually On Shelves [Allegedly Upcoming Releases]
Original at Idolator
• Tue, Jul 22
By Maura Johnston If that happens, it will come nine years after his six-times-platinum 2001, which was itself a long-awaited follow-up to his revered 1992 debut, The Chronic. That album's bass-fueled G Funk sound dominated rap for years and propelled Snoop Dogg to superstardom. Both albums raised the ba...
Deathrow Catalog Deal Finalized for 24 million
Original at streetknowledge (WordPress)
• Tue, Jul 15
By streetknowledge NEW YORK (AP) - Death Row Records, the hip-hop label that released seminal gangster rap albums by Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, has been auctioned for $24 million.The New York-based Global Music Group Inc. said in a statement to The Associated Press on Monday that on June 24 it purchas...
Top Stories: June 27, 2008
Original at Rolling Stone
• Fri, Jun 27
By Rolling Stone • Up All Night With Amy Winehouse • Adam Yauch Premieres “Gunnin’” • Snoop Dogg Says Dr. Dre’s “Detox” Is Done • Barack Obama, Stevie Wonder Geek • On the Charts: Coldplay • Video: Moby Talks Pimp Chicken • Breaking Artist: Lykke Li • Bach Says Axl Penning Autobiography
Does The "New York Times" Have A Double Standard When It Comes To Hip-Hop Artists' Stage Names? [Government Names]
Original at Idolator
• Tue, Jun 24
By Maura Johnston Even more confusing are articles that seem to follow no logic whatsoever: a December 3, 2006, Times profile on celebrity Sirius Radio hosts refers to rap personality Ludacris as Christopher Bridges (and as "Mr. Bridges" in subsequent references), but allows Eminem (Marshall Mathers)...
Snoop's Top 10 Pimpest Moments (Part 2) | NewsOriginal at geffen.com
• Mon, Feb 25
By Geffen Just in case you've never seen Larry King yell out "Gangsta!!" you should watch Snoop's interview on CNN... and even if you have seen it, watch it again. The King of news and the King of pimps collide but find a common interest in the politics of a gangsta, rap music, pimpin' and life in general. Als...
Aretha Franklin Scolds Beyonce For Grammy Slight; Plus Miley Cyrus, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Britney Spears & More, In For The Record
Original at mtv.com
• Wed, Feb 13
Snoop Dogg, Ciara, Doug E. Fresh, Jim Jones and others will be recognized at this year's Action Awards for their community-service efforts. The fifth annual fundraising dinner ceremony, put on by Russell Simmons' Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, will take place February 25 at Capitale in...
EGO TRIPPIN', QDT n much more on MTV.com | News
Original at geffen.com
• Tue, Feb 12
By biscuitz82 Snoop Dogg Previews Ego Trippin' For David Beckham And Friends New LP features work of DJ Quik, Teddy Riley, Pharrell Williams, Raphael Saadiq and lyrics by aspiring MCs. Me and Leonardo DiCaprio," he raps on a song called "Hollywood Nights." "He keep a bad ho. I keep a bad ho."
Snoop To Cover Cash
Original at MTV.uk
• Tue, Dec 18
By thomast He reportedly said: “I'm still trying to find a Johnny Cash [song] I can have fun with. To me, Johnny Cash is a rapper.” Really Snoop? The What’s My Name man- fresh from his EMA job- is currently putting the finishing touches to his new album Ego Trippin’.
Snoop Dogg "Sexual Seduction" press release
Original at Get A Bar!
• Tue, Nov 20
By Sir Tony Blair New York, NY – November 19, 2007) – Long Beach’s native godfather Snoop Dogg has long been a hip hop favorite on both coasts and everywhere in between. The rap superstar and multi-platinum artist is set to release his ninth solo LP, "Ego Trippin," in March 2008 through Doggystyle/Geffen.