Rapper Snoop Dogg has earned many accolades in his nearly three-decade career as a musician. Although she topped the charts with singles like “Beautiful” and “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” some of her lyrics have sparked listeners and fellow artists, one of whom is the iconic Dionne Warwick.
The 82-year-old revealed during the sit-down that he once invited Snoop Dogg and other famous artists to intervene because he couldn’t handle their misogynistic lyrics.
The meeting, which was terrifying and, according to Snoop Dogg, “took the thugs out” of him and his fellow rappers, changed the 51-year-old’s life forever. Fans, in response to the revelation, are also proud of him for heeding his advice.
Read on to learn more.
Snoop Dogg ‘Got Out-Gangstered’ By Dionne Warwick
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The latest CNN the documentary “Dionne Warwick: Don’t Make Me Over” revealed that Warwick asked Snoop Dogg, Suge Knight and other rappers to meet her at 7am. Nevertheless, he scared them so much that they arrived eight minutes early.
Describing his feelings, Snoop Dogg said, “We’re kind of, like, scared and shaky.” Even though they are rich and famous, they still have a lot of respect for him. “We are in power now, but he is in power forever.” He added, “Thirty years in the game, in a big house with lots of money and success.”
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The “Young, Wild and Free” rapper also recalled that Warwick asked them to call him “b**ch” during the meeting because they always refer to women in their songs and music videos. Snoop Dogg was shocked because he believed he was past the criticism stage. He said, “He checked me at a time when I thought we couldn’t be checked.”
He continued, “We were as gangsta as you could be, but that day at Dionne Warwick’s house, I believe we were out-gangster that day.” After calling out the rappers at the time, the “Walk On By” singer later left some advice for them.
Dionne Warwick’s Advice To Rappers
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The “That’s What Friends Are For” singer recalled advising Snoop Dogg and his friends to use less rude and derogatory words in their lyrics. She also remembered telling them how upset and worried she was, especially since they would all have daughters one day.
Warwick said per CNN, “You will all grow up. You will have a family. You will have children.” He continued, “You’re going to have a little girl, and one day that little girl is going to look at you and say, ‘Daddy, did you really say that? Is that really you?’ What do you want to say?”
Meetings Changed Snoop Dogg’s Music
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Although it was an unexpected and intense encounter, Snoop Dogg admits that it inspired him to change the way he thought about music and wrote lyrics. He reflects on himself and promises to make music that uplifts and honors. “I made it a point to put a record of joy – I lifted everybody’s spirits and nobody died and everybody lived,” he said.
The singer later revealed that his 1996 album “Tha Doggfather” marked the beginning of his transformation as he considered Warwick’s advice when he wrote the project’s lyrics. Furthermore, the star thanked Warwick for the meeting and stated that he wanted to make him “proud.” He said, “Dionne, I wish I was the gem you saw when I was little, the dirty rock that was in your house.”
When asked how the meeting went, Warwick stated that he was very happy with his decision to ask the artist out on a date. He also explained that they seemed to pay attention to his words and obey his advice. “They all showed up, and, yeah, it worked,” Warwick said. “I think what they need is to listen to me.
Fans Praise Dionne Warwick’s Advice To Combat Misogyny In Rap Music
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In response to the story, many supporters showed how much they loved the interaction on social media. They also expressed how proud they were of Warwick for fighting and using his power and influence to defend women. Similarly, fans praised Snoop Dogg for respecting Warwick enough to take that advice.
A Twitter fan write, “Kudos to Sir Snoop! His respect for elders and pioneers, even though he himself is an icon, is good.”
“He wants to help them in the right direction, and he listens like a good guy, likes to see it,” one fan comment. Another Twitter user recorded, “My favorite story probably forever. Miss Warwick is not playing.”
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