Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg performs ahead of B.C. Lions home opener
The Canadian Press | Posted: June 8, 2025 2:47 AM | Last
Updated: 8 hours ago
Last year, the team launched its season with a performance by
rapper 50 Cent
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Caption: Snoop Dogg performs before the Edmonton Elks and the
B.C. Lions play a CFL football game in Vancouver, on Saturday,
June 7, 2025. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press)
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The B.C. Lions have kicked off their CFL season with a concert
by legendary rapper Snoop Dogg.
The 35-minute performance came before the Lions hosted the
Edmonton Elks in their first game of the season.
Snoop Dogg performed several of his hits, including "P.I.M.P.,"
"Gin and Juice,," and "Drop it Like it's Hot," plus abbreviated
versions of songs he has featured on, such as Katy Perry's
"California Gurls."
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Caption: Fans cheer as Snoop Dogg performs before the Edmonton
Elks and the B.C. Lions play a CFL football game. (Ethan
Cairns/The Canadian Press)
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The 53-year-old musician came dressed for the occasion, wearing
a B.C. Lions jersey with the number 20 and "Snoop Dogg" on the
back over his black hoodie.
He closed the set by signing several footballs and passing them
out to fans in the crowd before making a heart with his hands
and walking off the stage.
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Caption: Snoop Dogg shoots fake money as he performs. (Ethan
Cairns/The Canadian Press)
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Big concerts have become an annual tradition for the Lions.
Last year, the team launched its season with a performance by
rapper 50 Cent that drew an announced crowd of 53,788.
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