Scores of fans have taken to social media to berate rapper Snoop Dogg for misleading people when he announced on social media that he was quitting his ‘smoking habit’.
Recall that the veteran lyricist announced in an Instagram post shared on Thursday, November 16, 2023, that he made the decision to quit his smoking habit after consulting with his family.
“After much consideration and conversation with my family, I have decided to give upsmoking. Please respect my privacy at this time.” Snoop Dogg shared earlier in a post on his Instagram page.
However, close watchers noticed on Monday, November 20, 2023, that the rapper had deleted his previous post and also shared a new video which turned out to be an advert for a ‘smokeless’ stove.
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“I have an announcement, I’m giving up smoke. I know what you’re thinking, ‘Snoop, smoke is kinda your whole thing.’ But I’m done with it, I’m going smokeless.” Snoop Dogg said in the new video.
The rapper has now been called out by many on social media who say he is insensitive to those who have been trying to overcome addiction.
See comments below;
@BamBam wrote, “So many addicts were motivated to quit because of the announcement; imagine the heartbreak. Be gentle with the hearts and minds of those who have influence; you’re accountable.”
@ChanelWestCoast said; “Marketing genius!!! Man, best marketing play ever, Snoop, you really had everyone bout to quit smoking.” Another user commented, “I knew it when he said ‘smoke’ that all was not what it seems.”
An outraged social media user said, “Joking around with sobriety/quitting substances is lame af. Snoop has just become a puppet for whatever commercial brand has the bread at the moment. He’ll say whatever you want him to. Sad trajectory.”
