it's "snoop lion" ...not "snoop dog" now...and he converted to rastafarian

[mountain_goat]

it's "snoop lion" ...not "snoop dog" now...and he converted to rastafarian

...also says after a 35 day trip to jamaica that he connected w/ bob marleys spirit and calls himself the reincarnated "bob marley"

NEW YORK (AP) — Snoop Dogg wants you to know that he's tired of hip-hop, is Bob Marley reincarnated and is embracing reggae instead of the culture of guns he once rapped about.
Also, he's got a new name: Snoop Lion.


The artist said at a news conference Monday in New York that he was "born again" during a visit to Jamaica in February and is ready to make music that his "kids and grandparents can listen to."
The former gangster rapper is releasing a reggae album called "Reincarnated" in the fall. He said that in Jamaica, he connected with Bob Marley's spirit and is now "Bob Marley reincarnated."


Bob Marley's son Rohan attended the conference and gave Snoop his blessing.


"I feel like I've always been Rastafarian," Snoop said of the spiritual Jamaican movement. While there, he said, he visited a temple, was renamed Snoop Lion and was also given the Ethiopian name Berhane, meaning "light of the world."
Snoop didn't explain why he was switching from "Dogg" to "Lion," but it's likely a reference to the Lion of Judah, a religious symbol popular in Rastafarian and Ethiopian culture.
Later, he played five songs for a small crowd, including one called "No Guns Allowed." It features his daughter and includes the lyrics, "No guns allowed in here tonight, we're going to have a free for all, no fights."


"It's so tragic that people are doing stupid things with guns," he said.


Snoop, best known for hits like "Gin and Juice" and "Drop It Like It's Hot," is an avid supporter of marijuana rights and has been banned from entering Norway for two years after trying to enter the country with a small amount last month.
He said that in Jamaica, where he stayed for 35 days, he grew closer to his wife, who saw his transition. He added that he's excited to perform music that his family and children can listen to.
"As a 40-year-old man ... I've got to give them something," he said. "That's what you do when you're wise."


Snoop Dogg said he's not completely retiring from hip-hop but is "tired" of the genre because it is no longer challenging.
"Reggae was calling ... it's a breath of fresh air," he said.


"Rap isn't challenging; it's not appealing."


The album was produced by Diplo and will feature Snoop singing. It will be released on Vice Records.


The album will be followed with a documentary of the same name, also produced by Vice. It features Snoop making music and will include some personal elements of his life, a producer of the film said. It will debut at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.


A coffee table book about Snoop's rebirth is also in the works.


"It feels like I'm 19 or 20 years old again," he said.

 

[Green lung]

Snooooooooooop Liiiiiiiiiion










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[Fuzz420]

Nice Snoop, but Damian Marley and NAS set the bar high with their album.

 

[TickleMyBalls]

I hate all religion. But good shit snoop.

 

[gingerale]

wat

 

[Growcephus]

"Rap" has never been my thing.

LOVE me some "Marleyesque" reggae though.

Good luck Snoop do....er LION.

 

[Harry Gypsna]

"Rolling along smoking Indo, sipping on Gin and juice"
or not, as indoor is "No good for meditation" and gin is an absoloute no no

 

[supermanlives]

i want some of what snoop is smoking . its obviously really good. maybe he has been hitting the crack pipe

 

[OliverMollusc]

Good luck to him - I'm no rap fan, but I'd shake Snoops hand, and smoke a cannon with him anytime. I'd bitch slap Diddy, JayZ and Kanye - wannabe's drinkin' $15k champagne and selling ghetto kids $250 shoes.

 

[supermanlives]

ya and i am superman

 

[Walt Jabsco]

People evolve.
If i could see and talk to the person i was ten years ago i wouldn't even recognize or relate to him. Just because he's snoop doesn't mean he has to always stay the same and not get to evolve as well. The people who won't support his attempt at positivity will unfortunately decide whether or not his gangster glorification days are behind him.

 

[yortbogey]

guess ...he's Doc...revoked the MMJ card.... and ole' sn00pty....had to fined AWAY to stay w/ the green..... oh yeah..... religion....I'll go to Jamaica~mon......and find my Rastafarian spiritself.....sounds like a well planned conversion.....due to situation and circumstance....
well that and the rap market is FL00DED.....where as the Reggie is wide-open....
thatZ one smart homeboy

 

[dj.scotfree]

that's awesome..

 

[GET MO]

thats wuts up

 

[Green Supreme]

This guy just gets more lame. I am offended he would insinuate he is the self proclaimed reincarnation of Bob, just another marketing scam for Snoop. Like the, I don't smoke weed anymore, thing during his stupid television show. Peace GS

 

[redneck shogun]

You sure offend easy

 

[Green Supreme]

You are sure tolerant of idiocy. Good on ya. Peace GS

 

[DarthFader1]

Ugh, Snoop Dogg gargles my balls.

It wasnt but a few years ago he was cruising around cities in mini vans with his homeboys and an arsenal of automatic weapons.

I used to enjoy his music when he was 19 (eg: Doggystyle) but after that it was all downhill imo

darth

 

[FRIENDinDEED]

This guy just gets more lame. I am offended he would insinuate he is the self proclaimed reincarnation of Bob, just another marketing scam for Snoop. Like the, I don't smoke weed anymore, thing during his stupid television show. Peace GS

i have to agree with you in a "yes and no" way.

not lame:
-converting to religion after a spiritual experience


lame: comparing yourself to bob marley?!?! dude had like 8 or something kids, why the hell would he come back or embody snoops ass? and why bob, why not another reggae artist, bob was good but he wasnt the only one.

lame/not lame: snoop recording reggae music? . . .. that one i have to wait for and hear/see

*instant lame: him trying to speak with an accent

 

[watts]

Snoop Lion - "La La La"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5x__9qYCNMQ