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Snoop Dogg is one of the biggest artists in the world. Apart from his incredible music, Snoop is famous for having fun with recreational drugs like marijuana. He has been pretty open about his use of marijuana and can be seen smoking during many public appearances. But a recent revelation by the 52-year-old rapper has shocked the world.

Snoop announced on his social media accounts that he is giving up smoking. His statement left his 82.5 million followers shocked, including retired NBA player Matt Barnes.

Snoop Dogg’s shocking statement leaves the fans stunned

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Snoop Dogg took to Instagram to announce that he is quitting smoking. “After much consideration and conversation with my family, I’ve decided to give up smoke. Please respect my privacy at this time.” Snoop wrote. It is still uncertain what kind of smoke the rapper is quitting and what is the reason behind his decision. Snoop’s statement got a mixed reaction from his 82.5 million followers.

 

 

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Retired NBA player Matt Barnes could not believe what he was reading and just wrote, “Wow”.

Some fans wondered why Snoop needed to announce this on social media, writing, “Why he had to announce this like he giving up the crack pipe?” and “Stop Snoop you sound like MJ retiring 3X from the NBA.”

While other fans were more considerate about Snoop’s decision, “Sometimes we gotta make hard decisions for the betterment of our minds and bodies. Fully on board with you.” And “The end of an era!”

Whatever the reaction of the fans may be, one thing is certain: Snoop’s announcement has left the world buzzing. There is also a possibility that all of this is a joke which will be very aligned with Snoop Dogg’s personality.

The rise of Snoop Dogg

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Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., started his rapping career in 1993 and was launched by the legendary producer Dr. Dre. He then released his debut album “Doggystyle” that same year and rose to superstardom. Snoop has never looked back since and continues to etch his name in rapping and hip-hop history. Snoop later got his foot into acting and found immense success in that field.

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He has won countless awards, including the BET award and multiple Grammy nominations. Snoop Dogg is a California native and a die-hard Lakers fan. He can frequently be spotted in the Lakers arena during games and cheering for his home team. Snoop Dogg has also been part of several celebrity basketball games, and he knows how to entertain a crowd. If Snoop is serious about his decision to quit smoking, it will truly be the end of an era.

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What do you make of Snoop Dogg’s announcement? Do you think he’s serious or is this merely a prank?