“When I’m Driving and Police Is Behind Me My Heart Beats Fast Like Y’all”: Snoop Dogg Says Being Most “Famous Rapper Ever” Doesn’t Change The Fact That He’s Black

Snoop Dogg will represent a groundbreaking moment in hip-hop and American history when he will be among the final torchbearers before the Opening Ceremony on Friday, July 26. Snoop will also be doing commentary on various sports and from different landmarks in Paris as the Olympic Games heat up.  In a recent interview, California rapper The Game described his big homie Snoop Dogg as a “safe artist.”  Snoop recently appeared on Drink Champs, an award-winning podcast hosted by rapper NORE, formerly of the classic rap tandem Capone-N-Noreaga (C-N-N) and addressed Game’s claim.& NORE wanted Snoop’s opinion on that assessment, bringing up the fact that Snoop once faced murder charges and was able to escape that situation and become an all-encompassing brand. A guy who will carry on the last leg of the Olympic torch in Paris.   “You had a murder case. There’s no way you can be a safe artist,” NORE said, while laughing to soften the tension in the air.& “I guess probably because of what I created…after that,” Snoop replied. “I got into the football leagues. I do things with special needs kids. With the parents. Gang violence. The things that I’ve done to create a whole new...