life lessons
Life Lessons from Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg and his son, Corde, in the November 2002 issue of Interview.
Welcome to Life Lessons. This week, in honor of 4/20, we revisit some highlights from our November 2002 interview with Snoop Dogg, as told to Adam Sandler. Sit down, roll a joint—you just might learn a thing or two.
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“I got three kids. Two boys and a girl. You’ve got to instill the same values [in your kids] that were put in you, but not be so disciplinary—I feel like my conversation means more to them than actually whacking them.”
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“[My dentist’s] name is Dr. Cunning and I chose him because he pulled my wisdom teeth out and the shit didn’t hurt.”
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“Today is my 12th day without smoking. I’ve been 10 years straight every day of my life, so the 12 days feels like 12 years.”
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“[I started Doggystyle Records] to give back the opportunity I was given—you know, seek and find new talent. It feels good to give it back.”
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“Last year I got two Adult Video News Awards. Snoop Scorcese, that’s my director name.”
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“[I started] Snoop Save a Life. It’s a nonprofit organization, where I go out and get the kids away from gang-banging. I show them that if I can come out of that situation, they can too.”
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