Rapper Snoop Dogg made an unexpected appearance at the Crypto Ball, a pre-inauguration event, delighting the crowd with a mix of his own hits and popular classics. From Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" to Bob Marley's "Three Little Birds," Snoop's setlist had attendees on their feet and dancing. He also performed some of his own well-known tracks, such as "Drop It Like It's Hot."
Videos circulating on social media showed the rapper enjoying the atmosphere in Washington, D.C., sporting a stylish black jacket with gold buttons, a bowtie, and gold-rimmed sunglasses.
Other notable figures at the event included rapper Rick Ross and UFC star Colby Covington, both of whom documented their interactions with Snoop on social media.
This appearance marks a shift in Snoop's stance towards the incoming president. In the past, he had been critical of Trump, even mocking him in a music video. However, more recently, Snoop expressed a change of heart, citing Trump's pardon of Michael "Harry-O" Harris, an associate of Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight, as a reason for his newfound respect. Harris, who served over three decades in prison on charges of conspiracy and attempted murder, was pardoned in 2021. Snoop acquired Death Row Records in 2022.
