How did Snoop Dogg react to Diddy’s federal trial? Rapper's comments spark widespread backlash

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Snoop Dogg spoke about Diddy's federal trial in an interview with The Shade Room. According to him, he was surprised by the news and never expected anything like this to occur. He also took the opportunity to discuss leadership and wanted to do a better job of taking care of the people he works with.

Still, Snoop's comments did not sit well with a lot of people on the internet. He was soon under attack for his criticism. Some people criticized him for his own background and asked him why he was now speaking out.


What did Snoop Dogg say about Diddy’s trial?

Snoop did an interview in which he discussed Diddy's current trial. He mentioned that he was shocked by the incident.

"Very surprised. I'm ultimately surprised," he informed The Shade Room.

He explained:

"I don't expect none of these types of things to be happening. When I was given my position of power and of leadership, I like to take advantage of it and treat people good and make sure that people work with me don't feel like they work for me," he said.

He further added:

"And if there is a separation, I want to make sure it ends on love... I try to be a better boss than the bosses that I was around when I was an artist," he added in part.

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Why are people upset with Snoop Dogg?

Snoop's remarks did not sit right with all. Most of the internet viewed his remarks as hypocritical. They noted that Snoop himself has been a part of previous controversies.

The other instance highlighted is a $107 million lawsuit against his record label, Death Row Records, by an ex-staffer. Individuals claimed that somebody with their own legal problems should not be commenting on somebody else's trial.

Many people took to Instagram to voice their opinions on Snoop Dogg's remarks.

"I forgot he existed after I unfollowed him," said an Instagram user.
"It is better to stay silent rather than come out and decide to lie through your teeth," said another Instagram user.
"We don’t want to hear nothing snoop has to say," remarked a user.
"Isnt he a sell out," remarked another user.
"Nothing about Snoop is trustworthy anymore," commented a user.
"Snoop good and media trained, " commented another user.
Instagram users comment on Snoop Dogg's reaction (Image via Instagram/@theshaderoom)
Instagram users comment on Snoop Dogg's reaction (Image via Instagram/@theshaderoom)

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Snoop Dogg’s reaction to Sean "Diddy" Combs’ federal trial received mixed responses. While he stated that the trial made him reflect on leadership and how he treats others in business, some members of the public responded by pointing to his own past controversies and raising questions about the timing of his remarks.

Edited by Anshika Jain