Topix — Over the summer, Snoop Dogg announced he was tired of rap. Even more bizarre, the superstar - best known for hits such as "Drop It Like It's Hot" and "Gin & Juice" - revealed he'd change his name and go in a new artistic direction: reggae. more info

411 Mania — If only he were alive today... more info

411 Mania — He's unsure about his next career move... more info

Mercury News, California — The rapper takes viewers to Jamaica in new documentary film, opening March 15 more info

Topix — Rapper Snoop Dogg has no qualms about his children pursuing careers in the entertainment industry because they have seen the "uncut version" of fame during his time in the spotlight. more info

ContactMusic — Hip-hop veteran Snoop Dogg refused to let his daughter embark on a career in music before taking singing lessons because her vocals were... more info

Starpulse — Rapper Snoop Dogg wrote his new single "No Guns Allowed" in a bid to stop school shootings. The "Drop It Like It's Hot" hitmaker gave up keeping weapons in his house after a run-in with police, an... more info

The Independent — Rappers adopting a stage name, is nothing new. Think of Snoop Dogg or P Diddy. But for some a name change, or straight out lie, is nothing: no price is too great for the fame they crave. They will change the way they look and sound, alter their nati... more info

ContactMusic — Rapper Snoop Dogg has no qualms about his children pursuing careers in the entertainment industry because they have seen the "uncut version" of fame... more info

CNN Showbiz — CNN's Piers Morgan talks to rapper Snoop Lion about his name change. more info