In a surprising turn of events, Snoop Dogg, the iconic rapper widely known for his affinity for marijuana, has left fans stunned by announcing that he is giving up smoking.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, the 52-year-old music legend shared the unexpected news, stating, “I am giving up smoking.” Providing further context to his decision, he added, “After much consideration & conversation with my family. I have decided to give up smoke.” Concluding his statement, Snoop Dogg appealed for privacy, saying, “Please respect my privacy at this time.”
The tweet quickly gained massive attention, accumulating over 22.5 million views, as fans grappled with the unexpected revelation from the rapper renowned for his love of cannabis.
Despite the serious tone of Snoop Dogg’s announcement, fans flooded the comment section with a mix of disbelief and humor in response to the unexpected news.
One Twitter user speculated, “This is probably just gonna be some viral campaign where he launches his own line of vapes or edibles or something.” Notably, an X account under the name Greg shared a picture of the rapper, humorously commenting, “Today isn’t April Fool’s Day, Snoop.”
Another user posted a video showing Snoop Dogg sharing a cigarette with his security team, accompanied by the caption, “No one dared reject a smoke, Snoop Dogg.”
A fourth tweet featured a gif of the rapper taking off his glasses, accompanied by the comment, “I know you are high posting this.” The humorous reactions highlight the skepticism and light-hearted response from fans to Snoop Dogg’s unexpected declaration.
As fans navigate this surprising development, it remains to be seen whether the renowned rapper’s decision to quit smoking is a permanent lifestyle change or part of a yet-to-be-revealed campaign.