Snoop Dogg Appeals for Privacy as He Quits Cannabis

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Nov.17.2023

Snoop Dogg Appeals for Privacy as He Quits Cannabis

Famous rapper Snoop Dogg, also known as Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., announced he will give up marijuana, urging fans to respect his privacy.

According to a report from Lifeboxset, renowned American rapper Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., recently announced his decision to quit using marijuana and kindly requested his fans to respect his current privacy.

The rapper shared a message on his official social media platform, stating, "After profound introspection and conversations with my family, I have made the decision to quit smoking. I kindly request you to respect my privacy at this time.

No further details were provided apart from that.

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[1] Snoop Dogg anuncia que dejará de fumar marihuana

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