by Sacreeta Veneficus
Snoop doggy dog where have you been? Round the world, banned-jailed and barred again? Snoop doggy dog, where you gonna go? Back to the studio-Getten ready for another show?
In a word-The Dogg's been Internationally 'Banned'.
Sacreeta here,
Will Redemption mend Snoop Dogg's wings? Or are they forever clipped?
There are too many fans of Snoop Dogg that know his profile to be shocked when they hear the combination of words such as Snoop Dogg, Trouble, and, Airport, but have those fans been expecting that Snoop Dogg's behavior and reckless lifestyle would trip him up sooner or later?
He's the Snoop! We all love him, (me especially :) play his music, and attend his concerts.. but it makes one wonder, does that bad boy of Rap image we have all come to know and accept make him venerable to officials looking to set examples? Or is it something else? Perhaps they expect him to be in character? Is the price of his image at times too high a price? Will applying for Australian Citizenship really solve his overseas problems? Time will tell on that one!
Well, if you are lucky enough to live in America or Canada that is, then you are lucky enough to check out one of Snoop Dogg's concerts.. For the record, he does put on quite the show. But, what about the rest of his fans? Is it fair to them, or are the Custom officials in three different countries singing the wrong tune? Blowing it out of proportion?
Now everyone has their ups and downs. From one point in your life to another, little dark clouds will follow you around, things happen, and sometimes, like apparently in the Snoop's Case, chain reactions can escalate out of control.
========================================= Here's a little recap:
2007-March 12.
Snoop Dog was on a European tour with fellow rapper P Diddy in Sweden, and was reportedly held by Swedish Police for four hours.
Of course the press caught wind of this and reported that the Snoop was arrested yet again, which factually he wasn't! The LA Rapper King of the West Coast's, real name Calvin Broadus, and a female companion were on route to a party, and were stopped by police in Stockholm. A small amount of narcotics were found in the car, but Mr. Brannlund, police spokesman, could not specify which kind of drug and said it was unclear whether it indeed belonged to Snoop Dogg.
Even though Snoop and his female companion were released after being questioned and tested for drugs, which the results had a three week return, no charges were laid, ergo technically they weren't arrested at all.
"He underwent some tests, that will now be sent away," police spokesman Matt Brannlund said. "In two to three weeks, we'll know if he was on something."
"The hip-hop artist could be fined if the tests come back positive," Mr Brannlund added.
============================ 007-By March 27
Snoop Dogg got into some trouble in Sweden, then his UK tour with P Diddy was canceled.
Snoop Dog's fans were in an uproar in the UK, over his tour being cancelled. Not only did it shock his fans.. but the Snoop and P Diddy failed to see that one coming..
A tour spokesman said efforts had been made to "reverse the decision".
P Diddy reportedly said, the news was "disappointing" as they had planned a "special show" for their fans. Everybody has their own laws and their own rules in their own countries, and, you know, we're going to respect them." P Diddy
"I'm lost for words," P Diddy was also recorded saying. "Why did they leave it until a few days before they said: 'No you're not coming in?'"
P Diddy explained none of them had any idea this would happen.
"Once his work permit was granted, everybody felt comfortable to go ahead and put the concert up," P Diddy continued.. "It wasn't like this was the first time we were in discussions with the Home Office. You know there were discussions prior to this - they led us to believe that everything would be approved."
Despite the tour being cancelled P Diddy sincerely stated there were no hard feelings.
(Snoop Dogg was allegedly arrested by police last year in the UK.)
"I know that Snoop is a great guy, a positive guy, and I'm not throwing any stones at the Home Office or at the government. Everybody has their own laws and their own rules in their own countries, and, you know, we're going to respect them," the musician said.
P Diddy preferred not to continue in the tour without Snoop Dogg and promised a free show to his fans.. trying to make it up to them in the UK.
After the loss of tickets, hotel rooms, and hype.. The fans sadly missed out.
2007-April 26.
Snoop Dogg was denied a UK work visa, and now the dark cloud followed him to Australia.
Another group of fans were sadly missing out! Snoop Dogg was banned from the Australian MTV Awards Ceremony. With the factor of Snoop Dogg recently being denied a UK visa, the situation escalated yet again.
Rapper Snoop Dogg has been banned from entering Australia after failing a character test, according to officials. Snoop Dogg (Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr) was scheduled to co-host the MTV Australian Video Music Awards on April 29 2007.
Snoop Dogg's visa was cancelled after pleading no contest to gun and drug charges in the California earlier this year.
"He doesn't seem the sort of bloke we want in this country," Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews was reportedly saying.
Reasoning.
This man has been a member of a Los Angeles gang, and is still associated with it apparently, that's been involved in murder, robberies and drug dealing in the LA area," Mr Andrews added.
When the Snoop was in Australia last February doing a concert tour, he was nabbed by immigration officials for his Visa being two days over the expiration limit, they apparently warned him then, that he could face a ban if he got into anymore trouble. From that date, the Dogg had 28 days to protest the decision.
Donald Etra, the rapper's Los Angeles-based lawyer, said he had not heard from his client about the visa cancellation and could not comment.
========================= What brought Snoop Dogg to that point?
The decision was made due to precedence, by a chain reaction of events that happened to Snoop Dogg within the run of one year.
007-April 12. In LA Snoop Dogg was put on five years probation and 800 hours of community service after pleading no contest to gun and drug charges, which were laid in October 006. The community service is also under the condition that he doesn't spend all of it at the Youth American Football League he runs.
Reuter: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1544216/20061027/snoop_dogg.jhtml?headlines=true
2006-May. On a previous visit to the UK, the rapper and members of his entourage allegedly spent a night in jail after being accused of starting a fight at Heathrow Airport in London, England. Seven police officers received minor injuries, which reportedly started when members of Snoop Dogg's entourage were denied entry into the airline's first-class lounge.
2006-September. Snoop was arrested, while trying to board a plane at the John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California, after he allegedly attempted to bring a collapsible 21-inch police baton in Snoop Dogg's laptop case which he was passing through a security checkpoint, on route to the aircraft. He was released on bail of $150,000 after being charged for one felony count of knowingly possessing a deadly weapon. Snoop claimed it was a prop for a movie.
2006-October. The Snoop was charged after he was found in possession of a gun and drugs. The police discovered marijuana in the rapper's car while conflicting over a parking violation at Burbank's Bob Hope airport. Snoop was arrested for being a felon in possession of a firearm and transportation of a controlled substance in Burbank, California.
2006-November. After an appearance on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno," Snoop was busted while exiting NBC Studios with possession of a gun, cocaine and marijuana.
================================= Previous reports!
1998-Snoop Dogg publically admitted about his personal use of marijuana, in an attempt to being honest with his fans. What he didn't foresee is that the authorities wouldn't find that heroic, and he has undergone several possession charges since.
1996-Snoop Dogg was named as an accomplice for the murder of Phillip Woldermarian, an alleged street gang member who was shot from the vehicle that the Snoop happened to be in at the time of the incident. Snoop Dogg's bodyguard, McKinley Lee, was accused of being the shooter, however, Snoop Dogg's body guard was acquitted of the murder charge.
1993-Snoop Dogg's solo album "Doggystyle" sold over 5 million copies. The rising star was charged with possession of a firearm caught at a traffic stop, which he plea bargained and ended up with three years' probation, and a $1,000 fine and obligated to make public service announcements denouncing violence.
1990-Starting his way in the business, Snoop Dogg was convicted of a felony narcotics possession charge, and was allegedly selling cocaine.
===================================== Okay, so what does this boil down to?
I dunno folks, maybe if you want to make your way in the business, and stay on top if you are lucky enough to get there, remember your actions, and personal choices do have a direct effect on your career! Time and time again we see people's career's destroyed due to reckless lifestyles and behavior, they seem to forget that being in the public eye also means that you also should uphold moral obligations to your fans. What you do today will stay with you all the days of your career, and no one is above the law.
Enjoy the time you have in this business, but remember, it is a business and should be treated as such, and once you start to succeed, don't lose sight of why you started in the first place!
Good luck,
That's a wrap
Sacreeta
About the Author
Actor/Singer/Columist/Novelist
Snoop doggy dog where have you been? Round the world, banned-jailed and barred again? Snoop doggy dog, where you gonna go? Back to the studio-Getten ready for another show?
In a word-The Dogg's been Internationally 'Banned'.
Sacreeta here,
Will Redemption mend Snoop Dogg's wings? Or are they forever clipped?
There are too many fans of Snoop Dogg that know his profile to be shocked when they hear the combination of words such as Snoop Dogg, Trouble, and, Airport, but have those fans been expecting that Snoop Dogg's behavior and reckless lifestyle would trip him up sooner or later?
He's the Snoop! We all love him, (me especially :) play his music, and attend his concerts.. but it makes one wonder, does that bad boy of Rap image we have all come to know and accept make him venerable to officials looking to set examples? Or is it something else? Perhaps they expect him to be in character? Is the price of his image at times too high a price? Will applying for Australian Citizenship really solve his overseas problems? Time will tell on that one!
Well, if you are lucky enough to live in America or Canada that is, then you are lucky enough to check out one of Snoop Dogg's concerts.. For the record, he does put on quite the show. But, what about the rest of his fans? Is it fair to them, or are the Custom officials in three different countries singing the wrong tune? Blowing it out of proportion?
Now everyone has their ups and downs. From one point in your life to another, little dark clouds will follow you around, things happen, and sometimes, like apparently in the Snoop's Case, chain reactions can escalate out of control.
========================================= Here's a little recap:
2007-March 12.
Snoop Dog was on a European tour with fellow rapper P Diddy in Sweden, and was reportedly held by Swedish Police for four hours.
Of course the press caught wind of this and reported that the Snoop was arrested yet again, which factually he wasn't! The LA Rapper King of the West Coast's, real name Calvin Broadus, and a female companion were on route to a party, and were stopped by police in Stockholm. A small amount of narcotics were found in the car, but Mr. Brannlund, police spokesman, could not specify which kind of drug and said it was unclear whether it indeed belonged to Snoop Dogg.
Even though Snoop and his female companion were released after being questioned and tested for drugs, which the results had a three week return, no charges were laid, ergo technically they weren't arrested at all.
"He underwent some tests, that will now be sent away," police spokesman Matt Brannlund said. "In two to three weeks, we'll know if he was on something."
"The hip-hop artist could be fined if the tests come back positive," Mr Brannlund added.
============================ 007-By March 27
Snoop Dogg got into some trouble in Sweden, then his UK tour with P Diddy was canceled.
Snoop Dog's fans were in an uproar in the UK, over his tour being cancelled. Not only did it shock his fans.. but the Snoop and P Diddy failed to see that one coming..
A tour spokesman said efforts had been made to "reverse the decision".
P Diddy reportedly said, the news was "disappointing" as they had planned a "special show" for their fans. Everybody has their own laws and their own rules in their own countries, and, you know, we're going to respect them." P Diddy
"I'm lost for words," P Diddy was also recorded saying. "Why did they leave it until a few days before they said: 'No you're not coming in?'"
P Diddy explained none of them had any idea this would happen.
"Once his work permit was granted, everybody felt comfortable to go ahead and put the concert up," P Diddy continued.. "It wasn't like this was the first time we were in discussions with the Home Office. You know there were discussions prior to this - they led us to believe that everything would be approved."
Despite the tour being cancelled P Diddy sincerely stated there were no hard feelings.
(Snoop Dogg was allegedly arrested by police last year in the UK.)
"I know that Snoop is a great guy, a positive guy, and I'm not throwing any stones at the Home Office or at the government. Everybody has their own laws and their own rules in their own countries, and, you know, we're going to respect them," the musician said.
P Diddy preferred not to continue in the tour without Snoop Dogg and promised a free show to his fans.. trying to make it up to them in the UK.
After the loss of tickets, hotel rooms, and hype.. The fans sadly missed out.
2007-April 26.
Snoop Dogg was denied a UK work visa, and now the dark cloud followed him to Australia.
Another group of fans were sadly missing out! Snoop Dogg was banned from the Australian MTV Awards Ceremony. With the factor of Snoop Dogg recently being denied a UK visa, the situation escalated yet again.
Rapper Snoop Dogg has been banned from entering Australia after failing a character test, according to officials. Snoop Dogg (Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr) was scheduled to co-host the MTV Australian Video Music Awards on April 29 2007.
Snoop Dogg's visa was cancelled after pleading no contest to gun and drug charges in the California earlier this year.
"He doesn't seem the sort of bloke we want in this country," Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews was reportedly saying.
Reasoning.
This man has been a member of a Los Angeles gang, and is still associated with it apparently, that's been involved in murder, robberies and drug dealing in the LA area," Mr Andrews added.
When the Snoop was in Australia last February doing a concert tour, he was nabbed by immigration officials for his Visa being two days over the expiration limit, they apparently warned him then, that he could face a ban if he got into anymore trouble. From that date, the Dogg had 28 days to protest the decision.
Donald Etra, the rapper's Los Angeles-based lawyer, said he had not heard from his client about the visa cancellation and could not comment.
========================= What brought Snoop Dogg to that point?
The decision was made due to precedence, by a chain reaction of events that happened to Snoop Dogg within the run of one year.
007-April 12. In LA Snoop Dogg was put on five years probation and 800 hours of community service after pleading no contest to gun and drug charges, which were laid in October 006. The community service is also under the condition that he doesn't spend all of it at the Youth American Football League he runs.
Reuter: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1544216/20061027/snoop_dogg.jhtml?headlines=true
2006-May. On a previous visit to the UK, the rapper and members of his entourage allegedly spent a night in jail after being accused of starting a fight at Heathrow Airport in London, England. Seven police officers received minor injuries, which reportedly started when members of Snoop Dogg's entourage were denied entry into the airline's first-class lounge.
2006-September. Snoop was arrested, while trying to board a plane at the John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California, after he allegedly attempted to bring a collapsible 21-inch police baton in Snoop Dogg's laptop case which he was passing through a security checkpoint, on route to the aircraft. He was released on bail of $150,000 after being charged for one felony count of knowingly possessing a deadly weapon. Snoop claimed it was a prop for a movie.
2006-October. The Snoop was charged after he was found in possession of a gun and drugs. The police discovered marijuana in the rapper's car while conflicting over a parking violation at Burbank's Bob Hope airport. Snoop was arrested for being a felon in possession of a firearm and transportation of a controlled substance in Burbank, California.
2006-November. After an appearance on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno," Snoop was busted while exiting NBC Studios with possession of a gun, cocaine and marijuana.
================================= Previous reports!
1998-Snoop Dogg publically admitted about his personal use of marijuana, in an attempt to being honest with his fans. What he didn't foresee is that the authorities wouldn't find that heroic, and he has undergone several possession charges since.
1996-Snoop Dogg was named as an accomplice for the murder of Phillip Woldermarian, an alleged street gang member who was shot from the vehicle that the Snoop happened to be in at the time of the incident. Snoop Dogg's bodyguard, McKinley Lee, was accused of being the shooter, however, Snoop Dogg's body guard was acquitted of the murder charge.
1993-Snoop Dogg's solo album "Doggystyle" sold over 5 million copies. The rising star was charged with possession of a firearm caught at a traffic stop, which he plea bargained and ended up with three years' probation, and a $1,000 fine and obligated to make public service announcements denouncing violence.
1990-Starting his way in the business, Snoop Dogg was convicted of a felony narcotics possession charge, and was allegedly selling cocaine.
===================================== Okay, so what does this boil down to?
I dunno folks, maybe if you want to make your way in the business, and stay on top if you are lucky enough to get there, remember your actions, and personal choices do have a direct effect on your career! Time and time again we see people's career's destroyed due to reckless lifestyles and behavior, they seem to forget that being in the public eye also means that you also should uphold moral obligations to your fans. What you do today will stay with you all the days of your career, and no one is above the law.
Enjoy the time you have in this business, but remember, it is a business and should be treated as such, and once you start to succeed, don't lose sight of why you started in the first place!
Good luck,
That's a wrap
Sacreeta
About the Author
Actor/Singer/Columist/Novelist
Labels: modern music, world music
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