Snoop Dogg has lengthy cemented his standing as a hip-hop large and on the 2025 BET Awards, the community made it official by honoring him with the Final Icon Award, recognizing many years of trailblazing contributions to music, leisure, activism, and neighborhood.
Although the night time was designed to rejoice his accomplishments, the West Coast legend used the second to shine a lightweight on somebody who’s been with him for the reason that starting: his spouse, Shante Broadus.
“See, because of this I’m so rock strong,” he stated of his spouse of 28 years. “That is why I’m in a position to cope with the entire issues that I’m in a position to cope with. I’ve obtained God in my life, and I’ve obtained a queen in my life.”
He went on to reward her unwavering loyalty: “It doesn’t matter what, she held me down, she maintain me down, she’s at all times been there for me. She’s at all times been my every part. That’s why she’s on stage tonight. That’s why she’s in my life,” he continued. “I wish to say to these on the market which have anyone particular in [their] life, don’t be afraid. Put them on the entrance web page, let the world see what you bought.”
Snoop additionally took time to acknowledge his household, shouting out his late mom and brother, his boys, his daughter Cori Broadus, and his ten grandchildren, whom he known as his “best inspiration.”
One among 4 recipients of this 12 months’s Final Icon honor, alongside Jamie Foxx, Kirk Franklin, and Mariah Carey, Snoop reminded the gang that icons don’t stroll alone. Highlighting how every icon has change into part of his household, he additionally shouted out Charlie Wilson as “my life coach who saved me at house and confirmed me get my spouse again, and, finally, get my life again.”
Along with the award, the “Drop it Prefer it’s Scorching” rapper took the stage to carry out a medley of a few of his discography. From lyrics like ““Me and Dre on the Sofi, that’s the one approach I promote out,” in his most up-to-date monitor, ‘Unsung Heroes” to his 90s hits like “Nuthin’ however a G’thang” and “Gin & Juice,” Snoop Dogg reminded everybody precisely who he’s in his speech and efficiency.
“Isn’t it ironic how I turned iconic off a bag of power and a few gin and tonic? And the half that makes all of it loopy is Demise Row continues to be the label that pays me. Peace and love,” the rapper stated, quoting his personal lyrics on the finish of his acceptance speech.
In the end, Snoop Dogg shared his utmost gratitude for his followers and their continued assist.
“Hip-hop gave me a voice, gave me a goal, gave me a approach out and a approach in — into properties, hearts, cultures and international locations I by no means thought I might even contact. Being an icon, it ain’t about fame, it’s about legacy. It’s about what you construct, what you permit behind and who you elevate up alongside the best way. And this award, it ain’t only for me, it’s for the homeboys that I misplaced. For the subsequent technology of artists. For everyone who’s nonetheless grinding and nonetheless believing, so that each younger king and queen on the market preserve pushing. Be authentic. Be fearless. And above all, be you.”
