This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Pressing Snoop Lion update: Just days after news broke that Snoop Dogg, the rapper who built an empire around hip-hop music and canine-associated endorsement deals (doggy “biscuitz” shoes and pet-accessory line, check), had changed his name to reflect his suddenly higher moral calling-selling albums to children and the elderly-the recently converted Rastafarian is reportedly pursuing a new entertainment endeavor that somehow fits into his new value system.

“We’re just going to wait for that moment and put something together that’s spectacular, and do what we’re known for doing and add on to the legacy.”Ĭopyright 2022 The Associated Press. “I’m still thinking I’m in a dream because I can’t believe that they will let a real hip-hop artist grace the stage in an NFL Super Bowl,” he said. Other rap artists who have performed at the Super Bowl include Travis Scott, Sean “Diddy” Comb, Queen Latifah, Nelly and Big Boi of Outkast.ĭre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Blige and Lamar join a list of celebrated entertainers who have played during Super Bowl halftime shows, including Beyoncé, Madonna, Coldplay, Katy Perry, U2, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira and most recently, The Weeknd. Snoop Dogg said their show is important for the legacy of the hip-hop culture. “If you really look at it, that’s what the world needs to understand that we need to come together as opposed to division or separation.” We’re all united together,” said the 50-year-old rapper, who said he might perform his 1994 classic “Gin and Juice,” but hasn’t made a final decision yet. Snoop Dogg calls performing at the Super Bowl in his home state a “dream come true.” He said he’s looking forward to sharing the stage with music legends who are his friends. But while I’m going through it, it’s nothing.” After the fact, it’s when I’ll be nervous about watching it to see what the reaction is. I’m stuck to the script, laser focused, being on point, sounding good, looking good and feeling good.

“I’m not going to understand it until it happens,” he continued. “For me, when performing, I never let the moment get bigger than me,” said Snoop Dogg in a recent interview with The Associated Press from his studio compound in Inglewood, California, a suburb of Los Angeles where the Super Bowl will be held Sunday. The ultra-smooth rapper said he will worry about his upcoming halftime performance after the fact. LOS ANGELES – Snoop Dogg says he won’t let the big Super Bowl stage rattle his nerves.

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