"PERFECT for this show" — The Voice fans cheer as Snoop Dogg makes his coaching debut

Season 26 of The Voice premiered on Monday, September 23, 2024, four months after the previous season crowned its winner. Musical enthusiasts from various walks of life participated in the competition, hoping to impress the judges with their talent. With $100,000 on the line, each contestant sang with all their heart, waiting for a chair to turn.

The latest season introduced a new lineup of coaches, including two veterans, who were past winners, and two newcomers, who would take on the coaching role for the first time. Singer Gwen Stefani returned after a hiatus, hoping to secure another victory after season 19. Joining her was country music legend, Reba McEntire, the defending champion.

Hip-hop maestro Snoop Dogg and five-time Grammy winner Michael Bublé were the latest additions to the show. While each coach came with their own gameplay for scouting artists for their team, Snoop Dogg left a lasting impression on the viewers.

Renowned for his goofy personality, the rapper did not hesitate to express his feelings in front of everyone. The Voice fans were pleased with his appearance on the show, as many took to X to cheer his debut.

"Really did not think I could possibly love Snoop more, and yet here we are. He’s PERFECT for this show," a fan wrote.

"Seeing Snoop Dogg on The Voice is awesome and he just the country boy to start out too! S N double O P D O double G," another fan commented.

"It’s been 8 mins and snoop already made this the best season," one netizen tweeted.

Many fans of The Voice were surprised to see the Gin and Juice rapper shed tears on the premiere.

"Could somebody give Snoop a box of tissues next to his chair please cause I feel like he’s gonna be crying a lot cause he’s crying again with this kid And he keeps using his hands to wipe away the tears #TheVoice give that man some tissues," a user reacted.

"Mercy! @SnoopDogg please don’t cry anymore b/c that started the waterworks on my end You’re an amazing addition to #TheVoice!" one person commented.

"Wow! @SnoopDogg is very emotional too, same as @MichaelBuble Great premier!" another fan wrote.

Fans of Snoop Dogg continued to cheer as he made his debut on The Voice as a coach.

"I’ve been watching The Voice for years but I’ve never been more excited for @SnoopDogg !!!" one user tweeted.

"Snoop’s out here making these great pitches. That man can do anything," another person wrote.

"@SnoopDogg being a coach on The Voice is the best thing I’ve ever seen!" one netizen commented.

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The Voice coach Snoop Dogg claimed season 26 will be a "fun-filled season"

Rapper Snoop Dogg's addition to the latest season excited not only the viewers and fans but also the judges. Gwen Stefani, a coaching veteran, looked forward to working with the artist. In a video shared on the official YouTube handle of The Voice on September 19, 2024, Gwen called Snoop an "original" as she expressed excitement about him being a coach.

She considered him to be one of her idols, complimenting him on his career not only as a rapper but also as an entrepreneur and a producer. She claimed he was capable of doing anything. Gwen added that he could be a "great coach" since he had a caring personality, something that was needed for nurturing the young talents.

Michael Bublé chimed in and revealed Snoop Dogg had a "big heart." It was the reason why he became "a huge part" of the musical industry. On the other hand, Reba said:

"Snoop is a very diversified man."

She added that "he's beloved everywhere," and it was his kindness that grabbed her attention. While speaking to the cameras, Snoop Dogg stated that he had knowledge of all genres of music and could coach the singers in ways others could not. Nonetheless, he was honored to be a part of the show.

"Voice fans, Coach Snoop is here. It's gon' be a fun-filled season. You better believe," Snoop Dogg said.

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The Voice season 26 airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 pm ET on NBC.