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Snoop Dogg, known more for his catchy hooks than political hooks, recently stepped into the political arena and promptly found himself in a world of hurt. The rap icon has apparently decided to break ranks with the trendy liberal mob, offering support for President Trump. This brave move has resulted in social media backlash of epic proportions, with Snoop losing a staggering 571,800 Instagram followers since he lent his vocal talents to Trump’s pre-inauguration celebration. That’s an average of nearly 50,000 followers dropping him like an old mixtape every day.
The once unthinkable has happened—Snoop, who made headlines for tearing into Trump during the latter’s first term, took a surprising turn that has left fans and critics scratching their heads. Many remember his 2017 stunt, where he donned a clown costume and shot a toy gun at a Trump-like figure in one of his music videos. Fast forward to now, and it seems the rapper has decided it’s time for a political rebrand. Of course, not everyone is thrilled about this newfound stance, and the backlash has been swift.
During an Instagram Live session that could only be described as an attempt at damage control, Snoop attempted to spread some “gospel” amidst the criticism. His rousing message claimed that hate couldn’t touch his love, as he shrugged off the social media fallout. This leaves many to wonder whether Snoop really believes that love can conquer losses that would make lesser celebrities turn tail and run.
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— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) January 28, 2025
Reacting to Snoop’s declining following, former fans took to Reddit like bees to honey, celebrating the apparent end to Snoop’s career as a spontaneous commentary on the celebrity’s political choices. The Redditors were not shy in voicing their disdain for celebrities who dare to show any support for Trump. One user lamented that such “support” should be not just frowned upon but should ideally lead to a career-ending event. Who knew that Snoop’s political awakening would be the hip-hop equivalent of a star collapsing into a black hole?
While Snoop’s decision may have cost him fans faster than he could say “Fo Shizzle,” it’s a sign of the times. The lesson here seems to be that in Hollywood, if you step off the left-wing conveyor belt, there’s a good chance you’ll be tossed aside like yesterday’s newspaper. With Snoop facing the wrath of cancel culture, it raises the question: What other celebrities might find themselves in the same position for veering away from the leftist playbook? If history is any guide, they’d best keep their heads down and their politics quiet unless they want to join Snoop in the next gender-neutral, non-binary, alternative-fact wormhole of A-list obscurity.
