Instagram, iconic rapper Snoop Dogg, known for his long-standing love for cannabis, announced that he is officially quitting weed after years of being a cannabis connoisseur.
The 52-year-old rapper shared a contemplative black-and-white photo, stating, «After much consideration & conversation with my family, I've decided to give up smoke. Please respect my privacy at this time.»
Snoop Dogg's association with marijuana has been central to various business ventures, including edibles, weed strains, and a digital media platform dedicated to cannabis-related news.
After announcing his decision to quit weed on Instagram, rapper Snoop Dogg's fans expressed their shock in the comments section of his latest post.
Fans flooded social media with hilarious reactions to the unexpected news of the iconic cannabis enthusiast changing his lifestyle.
A userjoked: «Gotta know the strain that made you come to this conclusion,» and another added: «Send over whatever you got left over playa.» A third commented: «Bro announced his retirement.»
While some fans may be surprised by Snoop Dogg's recent announcement to quit weed, the rapper had previously hinted at this decision, suggesting that it wasn't entirely unexpected.
The rapper earlier told MailOnline: «Being a grandfather has changed me in multiple ways. The main way is being concerned with how I live, how I move, the kind of people I’m associated with, because I want to see my grandkids grow old.»
He further said: «The only way I can do that is to take precautionary steps as far as how I move, who I hang out with, where I go out, my intake, what am I intaking?» and added: «Am I doing extra-curricular or am I just doing what I’m supposed to be doing?»
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