Current:Home > MySnoop Dogg has 'nothing but love' for former President Donald Trump after previous feud -EliteFunds
Snoop Dogg has 'nothing but love' for former President Donald Trump after previous feud
View
Date:2025-04-18 10:12:21
Following their highly publicized feud, Snoop Dogg is extending an olive branch to former President Donald Trump.
The rapper, who had previously been vocal in his disapproval of Trump's presidency, appeared to change his tune in an interview with The Sunday Times published Sunday. "Donald Trump? He ain't done nothing wrong to me," Snoop Dogg told the British outlet. "He has done only great things for me. He pardoned Michael Harris."
Alongside Suge Knight and Dr. Dre, Harris co-founded the record label Death Row Records in the early '90s, which signed Snoop Dogg for the release of his debut album "Doggystyle" in 1993. Trump commuted Harris' prison sentence in 2021, along with 69 others, after he had served 30 years of a 25-year-to-life sentence for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder.
"I have nothing but love and respect for Donald Trump," Snoop Dogg said.
The "Gin and Juice" emcee's praise of Trump is a stark contrast to his previous criticisms of the former president.
In a 2017 music video for the song "Lavender (Nightfall Remix)," Snoop Dogg literally took aim at Trump, pointing a gun at a clown dressed like the then commander-in-chief. In an interview with Billboard at the time, the rapper listed his many issues with Trump, including the "ban that (he) tried to put up; him winning the presidency; police being able to kill ... and get away with it (and) people being in jail for weed for 20, 30 years."
Days after the music video dropped, Trump responded to Snoop Dogg's diss on social media. "Can you imagine what the outcry would be if (Snoop Dogg), failing career and all, had aimed and fired the gun at President Obama? Jail time!" he wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Snoop Dogg slammed Trump again in June 2020 during an interview with Big Boy's Neighborhood on Real 92.3. While discussing his plan to vote for the first time in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, the rapper said he didn't want Trump in office any longer.
"I ain't never voted a day in my life, but this year I think I'm going to get out and vote because I can't stand to see this punk in office one more year," Snoop Dogg said in response to Big Boi's question on what he thought about Trump and voting.
But while Trump is gunning for a face-off with President Joe Biden in the 2024 presidential election in November, Snoop Dogg remained coy when asked by The Sunday Times if he will declare support for a candidate.
"I may have to," Snoop Dogg said. "Because there are mixed views on that, so I want to see what the people say."
Snoop Dogg speaks out on family:Rapper says daughter Cori Broadus is 'doing a little better' following stroke
No, Snoop Dogg isn't quitting cannabis.Here's why he's 'giving up smoke'
Contributing: Kevin Johnson, David Jackson, Kevin Wagner, Rasha Ali, Jayme Deerwester and Maeve McDermott, USA TODAY
veryGood! (3668)
Related
- South Korea's acting president moves to reassure allies, calm markets after Yoon impeachment
- From 'Inside Out 2' to 'Challengers,' 15 movies you need to stream right now
- Falling tree at a Michigan nature center fatally injures a boy who was on a field trip
- The Daily Money: How much house can I afford?
- IRS recovers $4.7 billion in back taxes and braces for cuts with Trump and GOP in power
- Here’s Why Jelly Roll Missed the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards
- Mark Zuckerberg faces deposition in AI copyright lawsuit from Sarah Silverman and other authors
- How to watch the vice presidential debate between Walz and Vance
- The Louvre will be renovated and the 'Mona Lisa' will have her own room
- Costco Shuts Down Claim Diddy Bought Baby Oil From Them in Bulk
Ranking
- Why members of two of EPA's influential science advisory committees were let go
- Takeaways on AP’s story about challenges to forest recovery and replanting after wildfires
- Pink denies rumors that she wiped social media accounts after Sean 'Diddy' Combs' arrest
- Jury deliberation begins in the trial over Memphis rapper Young Dolph’s killing
- Finally, good retirement news! Southwest pilots' plan is a bright spot, experts say
- Lana Del Rey Marries Alligator Guide Jeremy Dufrene in Louisiana Swamp Wedding Ceremony
- Opinion: Caitlin Clark needs to call out the toxic segment of her fan base
- How to watch the vice presidential debate between Walz and Vance
Recommendation
The Super Bowl could end in a 'three
'We've got a problem': Sheriff scolds residents for ignoring Helene evacuation order
Georgia-Alabama showdown is why Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck chose college over the NFL
Army vs. Temple live updates: Black Knights-Owls score, highlights, analysis and more
Travis Hunter, the 2
'Experienced climber' from New York dies after falling up to 400 feet while hiking in Colorado
Lana Del Rey obtains marriage license with Louisiana alligator tour guide Jeremy Dufrene
North Carolina lieutenant governor names new chief aide as staff departures grow