Rapper Snoop Dogg shocked the internet when he said he would no longer be involved with cannabis consumption.
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00:00 Snoop Dogg claims he is giving up weed for reasons he's not specifying.
00:03 The rapper took to Instagram to let everyone know about the situation and to give him respect
00:07 for him and his family as of this time.
00:09 Iconic rapper Snoop Dogg didn't let everyone know what was going on when it came to his
00:17 latest Instagram post, but many were shocked to hear that the "Drop It Like a Top"
00:21 rapper broke the update for his fans that he's just taking a step back from cannabis.
00:24 And of course, everyone has questions.
00:27 It's Anthony Lawande reporting.
00:28 After the brief statement that hit the web, Snoop Dogg stated, quote, "After much consideration
00:32 and conversation with my family, I've decided to give up smoke.
00:35 Please respect my privacy at this time."
00:37 Now, Snoop has been known for all of his contributions to the cannabis community and even notoriety
00:41 that's been attached to it.
00:42 From jokes with Martha Stewart and ads to even his business ventures, many have known
00:46 the star's attachment to the industry.
00:48 Back in 2020, Snoop was even honored with the Clio Cannabis Awards Lifetime Achievement
00:52 Distinction for his longtime association for the world of cannabis.
00:55 Snoop's appreciation for weed has been the subject of speculation when it comes to his
00:59 daily intake as of late.
01:01 During a 360-speedy interview back in 2021 with Complex, Snoop was asked to try putting
01:05 a number to the total amount of joints and blunts he's enjoyed.
01:08 According to Snoop's estimate, he had likely smoked more than 650,000 joints and 420,000
01:14 blunts at that point in his life.
01:16 It was once claimed that the rapper had someone rolling 75 to 150 joints per day for him,
01:20 which he would later dispute and dismiss.
01:22 However, in March of this year, he admitted he had moderated his weed intake after becoming
01:26 a grandfather.
01:27 Speaking to DailyMill.com in March, Snoop said his personal use was scrutinized after
01:31 eldest son Kordae became a father to son Zion in 2015.
01:35 Snoop went on to say, "The main way is being concerned with how I live, how I move, the
01:39 kind of people I'm associated with, because I want to see my grandkids grow old."
01:43 There have been no other updates as to why Snoop is officially taking a break from cannabis
01:46 as of this time.
01:47 There's also been no reports on what Snoop is going to be doing with his business ventures
01:50 in the industry as well.