*Snoop Dogg chopped it up with Big Boy on the Real 92.3 on Thursday, where he confessed that this November will mark the first time he’s ever voted.
The rapper explained that he previously avoided the voting polls due to his criminal record.
“I ain’t never voted a day in my life, but this year I think Imma get out and vote because I can’t stand to see this punk in office one more year,” Snoop said around the 11:50 mark of the clip above. “For many years they had me brainwashed thinking that you couldn’t vote cause you had a criminal record. I didn’t know that. My record’s been expunged, so now I can vote.”
Snoop also addressed the lootings and riots during the protests over the killing of George Floyd.
“Let’s be real, I’ve more white faces looting, running out of stores, setting fires, throwing bricks, that’s not our forte,” Snoop said. “That ain’t what we do, we steal. We don’t set fires and all that.”
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He then noted that many Black people and even gang members were protecting the businesses being destroyed.
Earlier this week, Snoop Dogg, Meek Mill, and Kevin Hart were amongst a group of celebrities sharing voting information during the social media ‘blackout’ on Tuesday.
The messages was a call to action in the states hosting election activities during the blackout.
“Attention: Washington DC, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota & Delaware — It’s your turn for PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY VOTING TODAY! As the entertainment industry calls for a pause PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, YOUR VOTES ARE NEEDED TODAY! Let’s remain diligent and aware of the bigger picture that requires your action,” the message reads.
Many celebrities participated in Blackout Tuesday, including music mogul, Quincy Jones.
“Due to recent events please join us as we take an urgent step of action to provoke accountability and change,” he shared in a post on social media.
He continued, “As gatekeepers of the culture, it’s our responsibility to not only come together to celebrate the wins, but also hold each other up during a loss.” Adding, “Join us on Tuesday JUNE 2 as a day to disconnect from work and reconnect with our community. #THESHOWMUSTBEPAUSED”
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