Snoop Dogg Cleared in Concert Smackdown, Label on the Hook
Snoop Dogg's gotta say this is a good day.
A jury found Friday that the rapper wasn't at fault for injuries a Seattle man suffered at a 2005 concert when he tried to get onstage while Snoop was performing, clearing the 39-year-old Doggfather of assault and battery allegations.
The panel did determine, however, that plaintiff Richard Monroe Jr.—who sued in 2006 claiming he thought he had been
Snoop Dogg being Sued by Fans
Snoop Dogg has told jurors he did not strike a fan, who is suing him for $22m (£15.1m), with a microphone with a knuckleduster-style handle at a gig.
The artist, real name Calvin Broadus, said he went straight to his tour bus after Richard Monroe Jnr jumped on stage and was challenged by security.
Mr Monroe has told the Santa Monica court he was “left for dead”
Snoop Dogg – No Smack Onstage
Snoop Dogg's latest rap: denial.
Taking the stand in his ongoing civil trial, the hip-hop star testified Monday that he did not hit plaintiff Richard Monroe Jr. with a brass knuckle microphone during a 2005 gig in Seattle.
Snoop, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, said that he feared for his life when Monroe, who's suing the rapper for $22 million, hopped onstage—only to be swarmed by
Wages of Biggest Rapper Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg may be the biggest rapper of all time -- you would think that means he's making the most money. So why, Mr. Snoop, are you in the hole to the state of California?
We've obtained a tax lien -- filed last month -- showing The Dogg owes the State $284,053.59. By our calculations, that's about 190,000 joints.
Snoop Dogg Eyes Miley Duet
Snoop Dogg wants to make ''gangsta pop'' with Miley Cyrus.
The rap star – who has just finished producing and performing on a Johnny Cash Remixed album – is open to experimenting with new styles of music and would happily collaborate with the 16-year-old singer, as well as pop trio the Jonas Brothers.
When asked if he would work with the Disney favorites, Snoop replied: "Hell yeah.
No Entry in Australia for Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg has been refused entry into Australia.
The rapper failed to pass the country's strict character test, which considers criminal convictions, and his visa has been cancelled.
Snoop, who was due fly to Australia to co-host the MTV Australian Video Music Awards on Sunday (April 29, 2007), has 28 days to contest the decision.
Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews told Sydney's Macquarie Radio Network: "He doesn't seem the
Snoop Dogg Pulled Out of Charity Concert
Snoop Dogg reportedly almost pulled out of a charity concert - because organizers hadn't provided him with an Xbox games console.
The rapper was to perform at Cipriani Wall Street's UNICEF event on Tuesday night (April 17, 2007), alongside the Pussycat Dolls.
Despite receiving a reported $150,000 fee to appear, Snoop demanded his 10-strong entourage were flown to New York first-class and wanted extra perks.
It is claimed
Snoop Dogg Has Been Spared Jail Time
Snoop Dogg has been spared jail after pleading no contest to gun and drug charges.
The rapper entered the plea in relation to charges of the sale or transportation of marijuana and possession of a gun by a convicted felon.
Snoop was handed a five years' probation period, a three-year-suspended sentence and 800 hours of community service.
The 35-year-old star - who also agreed to make public announcements