Snoop Dogg’s diplomatic take on the Kendrick Lamar & Lil Wayne Super Bowl controversy

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Snoop Dogg's diplomatic take on the Kendrick Lamar & Lil Wayne Super Bowl controversy

As a gamer who’s spent countless hours navigating through the labyrinth of hip-hop history, I can’t help but feel a sense of awe and admiration when I hear stories like this one about Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, and Lil Wayne.

In Nightcap with Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson, Snoop Dogg – who teamed up with Dr. Dre at the Super Bowl 56 Halftime Show in 2022 – explained to fans that it wasn’t hip-hop needing the event, but rather the event acknowledging and embracing hip-hop. Reflecting on the past fifteen years, he questioned, “How many hip hop artists managed to perform on that stage?” demonstrating the growth of the music genre.

In an effort to maintain respectful language, Snoop didn’t express his political allegiance between Kendrick and Wayne. Instead, he praised both artists for the privilege of performing alongside them, thanks to Dr. Dre’s invitation. Snoop also noted that performing at the Super Bowl is a unique experience, reminding everyone it’s only around 12-13 minutes long and unpaid, but he emphasized that this wasn’t about the money.

Snoop Dogg shared his thoughts on Lil Wayne, acknowledging that he witnessed Wayne’s rise to fame while both were with No Limit Records. He declared, “Lil Wayne is the undisputed king of New Orleans rap right now.” Remarkably, even during Snoop’s peak of popularity, Wayne overshadowed him. Unfortunately, Wayne was disheartened because he wasn’t chosen to perform live, but Snoop expressed his intention to attend the show as an ordinary spectator.

Wayne expressed a wave of disappointment regarding the NFL’s decision, stating he felt ‘shattered’, while whispers suggested Jay-Z held the ultimate say. On the other hand, Snoop focused on the grand scheme – the Super Bowl hosting hip-hop music and the remarkable careers of both Wayne and Lamar – which made his reaction balanced and kept the conversation cordial.

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2024-09-19 03:14