A viral clip featuring Snoop Dogg labeling Donald Trump supporters as “racist” has resurfaced ahead of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election. The video, originally from a 2018 interview, shows Snoop making blunt comments about Trump’s fans, igniting discussions across social media. However, some online users have misconstrued the clip, falsely suggesting it is a recent statement from the rapper, despite the fact that it dates back six years. Here’s a breakdown of the situation.

The 2018 Interview: Snoop Dogg’s Controversial Comments

The viral video stems from an interview Snoop Dogg gave to DJ Suss in 2018. During their conversation, Suss mentioned that many of his own fans didn’t approve of his critiques of Donald Trump, to which Snoop Dogg responded sharply:

“You need to know a lot of your fans are racist. I don’t give a f. I tell them straight up. If you like that n, you’re motherf**ing racist.”

Snoop Dogg’s criticism of Trump went beyond general disapproval, as he accused the former president of creating division among people by “drawing lines” and “singling out” individuals. The rapper even called out Kanye West, who had publicly supported Trump at the time, saying:
“Kanye too. Don’t forget about him… F

The clip, uploaded to YouTube by HipHopDX in 2018, quickly gained traction again in 2024, leading some to believe that Snoop had recently reignited his feud with Trump and his supporters. However, it’s important to clarify that the interview occurred years before a notable event in Snoop Dogg’s relationship with Trump: the presidential pardon of Michael “Harry O” Harris.

Trump’s Pardon of Snoop’s Friend: A Game-Changer?

In 2021, during his final days in office, Donald Trump granted clemency to Michael “Harry O” Harris, co-founder of Death Row Records and a close friend of Snoop Dogg. Harris had been serving a lengthy prison sentence for conspiracy to commit murder. This move softened Snoop Dogg’s stance towards Trump, with the rapper publicly expressing gratitude for the pardon. Snoop Dogg acknowledged Trump’s gesture in an interview with The New York Post:

“That’s great work for the president and his team. They did some great work while they was in there, and I appreciate it. Let them know I love what they did.”

Since the pardon, Snoop has noticeably avoided making disparaging comments about the former president. In fact, ahead of the 2024 election, Snoop reiterated his appreciation for Trump’s pardon, stating in an interview with The Sunday Times:

“He ain’t done nothing wrong to me. He has done only great things for me. He pardoned Michael Harris. I have nothing but love and respect for him.”

Misleading Claims About the Viral Clip

As the viral 2018 interview reappears on social media, many have been led to believe that Snoop Dogg is still vocal about his dislike of Trump and his supporters. However, the facts reveal a different story. While the rapper’s 2018 comments were undeniably harsh, the context surrounding his relationship with Trump has since evolved. There is no recent evidence of Snoop Dogg making derogatory statements about Trump leading up to the 2024 election.

The viral clip of Snoop Dogg calling MAGA supporters racist is indeed real, but it dates back to 2018, long before Donald Trump pardoned the rapper’s friend. Since then, Snoop has shown gratitude for Trump’s gesture, and no recent public statements suggest that the rapper has maintained his previous stance. The resurfacing of the clip has caused confusion, but it’s crucial to recognize the timeline and context of Snoop Dogg’s remarks.

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