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The hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg is one of the most celebrated global rappers, known for his bold music and catchy verses. Over the past few decades, he has released numerous hits and has been honored with several accolades and awards.
Snoop was at the center of global attention over the past few weeks with his active involvement in the 2024 Paris Olympics. From commentating at games to rapping at the closing ceremony, he did not shy away from going out of his way to keep fans engaged.
The rapper is expected to continue entertaining fans with the release of his upcoming studio album, Missionary, this November. While the project has no confirmed release date, it has been in the works since July 2022. Snoop's long-time friend, Dr. Dre, has produced the album and will be featured on at least one track.
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A look at the 7 best live performances by Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg credits a big share of his fame and wealth to his musical achievements, including 19 studio albums, three extended plays, and over 175 singles. Known for his magnanimous stage presence, he often keeps fans stuck to their seats with his funky jokes and entertaining music deliveries.
Some of the most celebrated live performances from Snoop Dogg to watch in 2024 are:
1) Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show (February 13, 2022)
Snoop delivered one of his most popular performances at the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show in February 2022. The Pepsi-promoted show featured the rapper playing top hits like The Next Episode, California Love, I Ain't Mad at Cha, and Still D.R.E.
The rapper was joined by Dr. Dre, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, and 50 Cent for the performance. The official NFL video of the halftime show has been viewed over 292 million times on YouTube.
2) Young' Wild & Free Live @ Power 106 Los Angeles (January 2012)
Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa appeared on Power 106 Los Angeles FM in January 2012 to promote their upcoming film, Mac & Devin Go to High School. The duo entertained the show's listeners by performing the film's lead single, Young' Wild & Free.
The freestyle performance had the duo supporting each other with the catchy verses of the 2011 song with minimal background music. The show's video has been viewed over 16 million times on YouTube.
3) Summer Jam 2014 (June 2014)
Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg co-performed at the Hot 97 FM-hosted festival Summer Jam 2014 in June 2014. The show was held at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium and featured the pair performing the 2011 hit, Young' Wild & Free. The concert's YouTube video has been viewed over 10 million times.
4) The Next Episode Live @ Up In Smoke Tour (2001)
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre took the stage at The Centrum in Worcester to perform a live set of the latest hit, The Next Episode. The pair performed the show as part of their Up in Smoke Tour and were supported by Nate Dogg. The performance video has received over 9 million views on YouTube.
5) Snoop Dogg Live @ Showtime at the Apollo with Steve Harvey (August 2018)
Snoop Dogg appeared at Steve Harvey's Showtime at the Apollo in August 2018 for an intimate performance. The rapper performed his all-time hits, including The Next Episode, Nuthin But a G Thang, and Drop It Like It's Hot, for a small crowd at the show. The performance video has been viewed over 6.9 million times on YouTube.
6) Live From The LA28 Olympic Handover (August 11, 2024)
After entertaining fans throughout the 2024 Paris Olympics, Snoop took the stage at LA Beach on August 11 for the last hurrah with the closing ceremony. A support dancer joined the rapper while he performed Drop It Like It's Hot.
He then paired up with Dr. Dre on the LA28-themed stage to co-perform The Next Episode. Snoop shared a full video of the performance on his X account, which has garnered over 4.4 million views.
7) Snoop Dogg Live at the Avalon (May 2015)
Snoop took the stage at the Avalon Hollywood & Bardot (nightclub) in May 2015 for a one-off concert. The Los Angeles show lasted over one hour and 40 minutes and featured stars like DJ Quik, Tha Dogg Pound, and Soopafly.
The performance included back-to-back renditions of over 28 tracks, including The Next Episode, Tha Shiznit, Staxxx in My Jeans, Gin and Juice, and more. The concert's video has received over 3.4 million views on YouTube.
Snoop Dogg will be hosting a one-off live performance at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort on December 27, 2024. He will be joined by a lineup of other 'unrevealed' musicians as he takes the stage at the California venue. Fans interested in attending the show can grab tickets from Ticketmaster starting this Friday, August 30.
