Snoop Dogg/Lion

Okay, I thought the documentary was interesting, but it seemed to drag on at times. Yes, I get it, he smokes a ton of weed. But what didn't occur to me was how interwoven that was with the music of Jamaica. I think Snoop Dogg really wanted to have that genuine Reggae sound, and did not do it for the publicity. His music seemed to really reflect the culture he was submerged in, and that impressed me and showed me his skills as an artist. I was glad that he was attempting to shift from the conventional rap consisting of murders, guns, and sex to love and unity. I feel like Snoop Dogg (or Lion or whatever I don't really care or understand the thought process behind the name change but oh well) is setting an example for the rest of the rappers that yes, you can still be a big-shot and create music that does not revolve around drugs. So, publicity stunt or not, some good came out of his Jamaican excursion. Perhaps Snoop Dogg was going through a self-reflection period, and wanted to make music that meant something (which is what I kind of gathered from the documentary), and for that I have newfound respect.