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Snoop Dogg is rapidly losing social media followers after his appearance at President Donald Trump’s Crypto Ball. As of Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, the “Gin and Juice” rapper — Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. — has 88.1 million Instagram followers, a drop of 571,800, and 20.7 million on X, down 17,177, according to the New York Post. Snoop Dogg’s performance at the pre-inauguration bash on Jan. 17, 2025, drew significant backlash from people who pointed out his previous anti-Trump position and speculated that financial incentives may have motivated him to take part. “For all the hate, I’m going to answer with love. I love too much,” Snoop Dogg said, addressing the criticism on Instagram Live. “Get your life right, stop worrying about mine. I’m cool. I’m together. Still a black man. Still 100% black. All out till you ball out or till you fall out.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by snoopdogg (@snoopdogg) Per another report by the Post, in September 2018, Snoop Dogg...
For over a decade, Amazon has been committed to providing free legal services to communities in need. Pro Bono Program In 2014, David Zapolsky, Amazon’s senior vice president of global public policy and general counsel with 35 years of legal experience, launched a pro bono program. This allowed Amazon to scale its efforts to deploy free legal assistance. This initiative has played a pivotal role in breaking down barriers for underserved communities worldwide. “ Amazon employees were highly engaged in pro bono service long before the pro bono program’s formal launch, but our efforts have expanded greatly on a global scale with a more organized structure in place to help engage and support employees, encourage and facilitate partnerships with law firms and third-party organizations, and provide trainings and other resources for team members across the globe who have a passion for this impactful work,” Sean Croman, vice president and associate general counsel of Amazon’s Legal...
Dr. Dre had his doubts about Snoop Dogg securing ownership of Death Row Records. Both Hip-Hop artists and businessmen were signed to the label in the ’90s before parting ways. Snoop Dogg’s decision to leave the label in 1997 was difficult, as he faced consecutive challenges. “See, that’s what you gotta understand. Ni–as broke my spirit,” he explained on the “The 85 South Comedy Show” podcast. “They broke me, man. They broke my spirit. Look, ‘Doggystyle,’ workin’ on [The] Doggfather, win my murder case, Dre leaves, Tupac get killed, Suge going to jail, Death Row want to kill me. That’s all in the same year.” Fast-forward to 2022, and Snoop Dogg reclaimed his time, returning to the label not as an artist but as an owner. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, he acquired Death Row Records from the Blackstone-controlled MNRK Music Group. “It feels good to have ownership of the label I was part of at the beginning of my career and as one of the founding members. This is an extremely...
It’s hard to discuss Hip-Hop’s legendary impact without mentioning certain names, and one of those is West Coast icon Snoop Dogg. From his debut song “Who Am I? (What’s My Name?)” to his commentary on the 2024 Olympic Games, Snoop Dogg has become a household name across various intersections of the entertainment industry. As the current owner of Death Row Records, he is reconnecting more intentionally with his musical roots. According to a previous AFROTECH™ report, the deal follows the release of Snoop Dogg’s latest album, “B.O.D.R.,” which dropped on Feb. 11, 2022. “I am thrilled and appreciative of the opportunity to acquire the iconic and culturally significant Death Row Records brand, which has immense untapped future value,” the 52-year-old emcee said in a statement to NPR in 2022. “It feels good to have ownership of the label I was part of at the beginning of my career and as one of the founding members. This is an extremely meaningful moment for me.” Snoop Dogg is now...
Snoop Dogg is bringing a new cannabis shop to Los Angeles, CA. The rapper, born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. in Long Beach, CA, is preparing his latest venture. According to Benzinga, he is poised to open a cannabis store between the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), one of the busiest airports in the world with 75 million visitors annually, and SoFi Stadium. LAX is one of the busiest airports in the world, with 75 million visitors annually, per L.A. Business First. The shop has been named S.W.E.D, which stands for “Smoke Weed Every Day.” Snoop Dogg confirmed the store’s launch on X, formerly known as Twitter. The grand opening is set for July 14 at 3 p.m. at 5494 W Centinela Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045. Snoop Dogg and Death Row Records are expected to be in attendance. “SWED. My store grand opening this Sunday 7/14 here in LA. Ima pop out n c yall there,” Snoop Dogg wrote on X. The dispensary plans to showcase Snoop Dogg’s legacy with memorabilia like the wooden Death Row...
In the Notorious B.I.G.’s record “Mo Money Mo Problems,” released by Bad Boys Records in 1997, Kelly Price sings on the chorus, “It’s like the more money we come across, the more problems we see.” This sentiment proved to be true for young NBA star Ja Morant. Born Temetrius Jamel Morant, the South Carolina native was drafted as the No. 2 pick to the Memphis Grizzlies from Murray State University. Since entering the NBA, he has electrified the league with his supreme athleticism, colorful personality, and early team leadership. His work ethic earned him appearances in the NBA All-Star games, and he was awarded NBA Rookie of the Year in 2020. To date, his stats show 27.1 points, 6 rebounds, and 8.2 assists during the 2022-2023 season. However, Morant’s personal interests and activities began to make more noise than the work he was putting in on the court. The Grizzlies’ point guard has been the center of news stories, most notably the incident in Denver, CO, after a game with the...
Love it or hate it, some people will live in infamy based on their public personas. From their on-air antics to the impacts (good or bad) they’ve made on culture, there’s a cohort of people who have a special gift of making a lasting impression — one way or another. Hitmaker Stevie J is in that category. Born Steven Aaron Jordan, Stevie J is a record producer, DJ, and most currently known as a television personality. He rose in the music industry in the early 1990s as a member of Puffy’s Hitmen squad, an ensemble of producers curated by Diddy. His time with Bad Boy was well spent as he was the musical mastermind behind some of Hip-Hop’s greatest hits, like “Mo Money Mo Problems,” “Honey,” and “I’ll Be Missing You,” for which he won a Grammy. Throughout the 1990s, the New York native had a string of hits that made him a bonafide hitman with consecutive Billboard chart rankings. With music as his first love and passion, Stevie J rose to success and amassed a net worth of $5 million,...
In many cases, capitalism is a social construct that has caused irreversible damage to society. From the decentralization of humanity to the allure that more money somehow means greater ease in life. The notion has conditioned people to prioritize wealth at any cost. But Bad Boy warned us about some of the heartaches that come with earning a lot of money in their 1997 hit “Mo Money Mo Problems.” Due to the capitalist society, especially in America, many people who do possess a certain amount of privilege are not ranked among the top earners. Furthermore, those who face systemic barriers and societal woes sometimes find themselves at the bottom of the wealth totem pole — labeling them poor. The United States Census Bureau is the agency responsible for measuring and determining poverty. According to the agency’s website, “the official poverty definition uses money income before taxes and does not include capital gains or noncash benefits (such as public housing, Medicaid, and food...
Snoop Dogg is once again making history. In a Clubhouse room hosted by Will Weinbach, Snoop Dogg announced that Death Row Records will be the first record label in the metaverse. The “Doggystyle” rapper confirmed that the classic West Coast Hip-Hop label will be an NFT label. “Death Row will be an NFT label,” he said on Clubhouse. “We will be putting out artists through the metaverse. Just like we broke the industry when we was the first independent [label] to be major, I want to be the first major [label] in the metaverse.” Shortly before his Super Bowl Sunday halftime performance, Snoop Dogg revealed that he’d purchased Death Row Records from t he Blackstone-controlled MNRK Music Group, a press release revealed. “I am thrilled and appreciative of the opportunity to acquire the iconic and culturally significant Death Row Records brand, which has immense untapped future value,” the 50-year-old Snoop Dogg said in a statement to NPR. “It feels good to have ownership of the label I was...
Snoop Dogg was a part of history when he, Dr. Dre, Eminem, 50 Cent, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar served up real Hip-Hop at Super Bowl LVI. However, his historic moves didn’t start and end there. Before the big game, AfroTech reported that Snoop Dogg acquired his former record label Death Row Records, the label that catapulted his music career. “I am thrilled and appreciative of the opportunity to acquire the iconic and culturally significant Death Row Records brand, which has immense untapped future value,” he said in a statement to NPR. “It feels good to have ownership of the label I was part of at the beginning of my career and as one of the founding members. This is an extremely meaningful moment for me.” Then, the rap icon rocked his Death Row Chain on the Super Bowl stage in his home state ahead of the Los Angeles Rams’ championship win — marking a historic victory for not only him, but the West Coast. From headlining jam-packed arenas to all of his unique ventures, Snoop...
Snoop Dogg isn’t just a rapper. Now, he’s a label owner. The Internet is abuzz with the news of The Doggfather’s acquisition of Death Row Records, and it’s nothing if not a full-circle moment for the man who got his start on the influential — but controversial — label. But in 2021, it looked like the tide was turning that way anyway. The New York Post reported that Snoop Dogg was named as the executive creative and strategic consultant for the label. And this prompted the rap legend to tell Barstool Sports that he had his mind, set, ultimately, on owning the label itself. “I think all of Death Row should be in my hands,” he said. “ I should be running that s–t. Just like I’m [in] a position at Def Jam, Death Row means more to me because I helped create that.” Indeed, he did. Snoop — along with Dr. Dre — is now considered one of the forefathers of the West Coast G-Funk style of Hip-Hop. And while, certainly, things were contentious in the scene at its peak — the East Coast-West Coast...