Tag Archives: Snoop Dogg

16Mar/26

Crip Walking from Compton to Super Bowl

The Kinematic Language of Compton: 5 Realities Behind the C-Walk’s Sophisticated Evolution

March 16, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The provided sources explore the Crip Walk, a distinctive hip-hop dance characterized by intricate and fluid footwork. Originally developed in Compton, California, in the 1970s, the movement served as a symbolic communication tool for gang members to display loyalty or taunt rivals. Over time, the dance evolved into several variations, including the high-speed Clown Walk and the hybrid Crown Walk, which often seek to decouple the technique from its original gang associations. Famous cultural icons like Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar have played pivotal roles in bringing the dance to global stages, such as the Super Bowl, transforming it into a broader symbol of West Coast identity. Despite its mainstream popularity and use as a victory celebration by athletes like Serena Williams, the dance remains a subject of controversy due to its historical ties. Instructional materials also detail specific technical components, such as the V-Step, the Heel-Toe, and Toe Tipping, which require significant balance and rhythmic precision. Continue reading

05Dec/24

Snoop Dogg Launches Direct-to-Consumer Cannabis Lifestyle Marketplace

Today, Snoop Dogg announced an expansion of his Smoke Weed Every Day (S.W.E.D.) cannabis empire by launching the e-commerce site, SWED.com. This new direct-to-consumer marketplace builds off the successful openings of a S.W.E.D. dispensary in Los Angeles and a coffee shop in Amsterdam this summer, bringing his passion for cannabis to the digital space. Continue reading

30Jul/24

Snoop Dogg Launches First Coffee Shop, Smoke Weed Every Day (S.W.E.D.), in Amsterdam

Renowned mega-artist and entrepreneur Snoop Dogg proudly announces the official opening of his first coffeeshop, Smoke Weed Every Day (S.W.E.D.), located at Marnixstraat 333, 1016 TC Amsterdam. Following the successful launch of his first S.W.E.D. store in Los Angeles earlier this month, the Amsterdam location represents a significant step in the global expansion of the S.W.E.D. The coffee shop brings Snoop’s signature style and passion for cannabis culture to a city celebrated just as much for its cannabis cafes as it is for its famed canals. Read more

22Apr/23

Roobet and Snoop Dogg Announce $420,000 Giveaway to Celebrate 4/20

Roobet, the pioneering entertainment brand and one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto casinos, has announced its biggest-ever giveaway in company history, all thanks to their newly appointed Chief Ganjaroo Officer, Snoop Dogg. The campaign, ‘Make it Rain with Snoop Dogg,’ is a product of the groundbreaking partnership between Snoop and Roobet as they continue to push the boundaries of digital entertainment – this time, by leaning into cultural phenomena that have historically been ‘too taboo’ for brands. Continue reading