Snoop Dogg says he’s giving up smoking after years of marijuana use

The rapper, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, asked fans on social media to respect his privacy — without indicating whether he's serious.

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Known weed enthusiast and rapper Snoop Dogg announced the unthinkable on Thursday — he’s giving up smoking.

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The hip-hop star, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, did not specify what kind of smoke he’s quitting — or even whether he’s serious.

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“After much consideration & conversation with my family, I’ve decided to give up smoke. Please respect my privacy at this time,” he posted on Instagram and X.

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In replies to Snoop's post on X, some fans met the news with a healthy dose of skepticism.

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"Today isn’t April Fools day Snoop," one replier commented.

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Another person on X responded that he thought Snoop's announcement was a smoke screen and that the rapper was just transitioning to edibles to give his lungs a break.

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Snoop and marijuana have been inextricably linked during a career spanning decades.

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