Snoop Dogg Releases Reggae Song Under Moniker Lion Sideshow No longer a but king of the beasts changes name to Roars After Becoming 'Snoop Lion' becomes makes reggae CD Rapper now reggae's top cat Shares How He Becomes in Trailer for 'Reincarnated' Documentary ZACH BRAFF MOCKS SNOOP DOGG TO BECOME LION AFTER REBIRTH IN JAMAICA DOGG'S REGGAE JOURNEY FILMED FOR DOCUMENTARY Zach Braff mocks over change Reincarnated Into Album From 'born again' readies

Rapper Snoop Dogg now reggae's top cat Snoop Lion LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rapper Snoop Dogg conquered hip-hop with his canine-themed moniker and is now taking on the world of reggae with a new name, Snoop Lion, the performer's representatives said on Tuesday. The veteran rapper, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, Jr., said in a statement that he was rechristened Snoop Lion by Rastafarian priests on a recent trip to Jamaica where he was filmed ... Snoop Lion explains name change, new focus The artist we once knew solely as Snoop Dogg announced Monday that he's ready to leave his Doggy ways behind him as he focuses on creating reggae music under the name Snoop Lion. "Rap is not a challenge to me," Snoop said Monday night at a press event in New York City, according to the [...] Snoop Dogg Is Reincarnated - As A Lion Snoop Dogg has announced he is turning his back on rap after being "born again" in Jamaica and is changing his name to Snoop Lion. Snoop Dogg becomes Snoop Lion, announces reggae album and film The Long Beach rapper Snoop Dogg has several iconic traits -- a laid-back and menacing flow, evocatively violent lyrics and a deep affection for cannabis sativa among them. He'll get to keep at least one of those interests in his new incarnation as Snoop Lion, an alias gleaned from a new interest in Rastafarianism and a hard pivot to traditional reggae music. Q&A: Snoop Lion & Diplo Discuss Their 'Reincarnated' Reggae Project The weed-loving rapper was briefly detained after entering the country. Snoop Lion, also known as Snoop Dogg, released his first Major Lazer produced reggae song, "La La La," from his upcoming album, "Reincarnated." Dogg days are over for Snoop Lion Rapper Snoop Dogg is moving up in the world. He is now Snoop Lion.The US hip hop star told a press conference he decided to change his stage name during a visit to a Rastafarian temple in Jamaica."I want to bury Snoop Dogg and become Snoop Lion," the singer, wearing a Rasta knitted hat and dark glasses, said at a press conference on Monday.Snoop, whose legal name is Calvin Broadus, said he went ... Snoop Dogg becomes Snoop Lion, readies reggae CD 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 ... Snoop Dogg becomes Snoop Lion, embraces reggae This Monday, July 30, 2012 photo shows Snoop Dogg, who now goes by Snoop Lion, posing for a portrait at Miss Lily's in New York. Snoop Dogg says he was "born again" during a visit to Jamaica in February, changed his name to Snoop Lion and is ready to make music that his "kids and grandparents can listen to." Snoop Dogg is now Snoop Lion The artist we once knew solely as Snoop Dogg announced Monday that he's ready to leave his Doggy ways behind him as he focuses on creating reggae music under the name Snoop Lion. "Rap is not a challenge to me," Snoop said Monday night at a press event in New York City, according to the Huffington Post. "With no disrespect to other rappers, but they can't f*** with me in rap," he went on. "I've ... Snoop Dogg reincarnated as Snoop Lion Rapper Snoop Dogg is moving up in the world. He's now Snoop Lion.
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