Editing Snoop Dogg (section)

===2012–2013: ''Reincarnated'' and ''7 Days of Funk''===
[[File:Snoop Dogg snapped attending a press conference in India.jpg|thumb|upright|Snoop Dogg as Snoop Lion, 2013]]
On February 4, 2012, Snoop Dogg announced a documentary, ''[[Reincarnated (film)|Reincarnated]],'' alongside his new upcoming studio album entitled ''[[Reincarnated (album)|Reincarnated]]''. The film was released March 21, 2013, with the album slated for release April 23, 2013. On July 20, 2012, Snoop Dogg released a new [[reggae]] single, "La La La" under the pseudonym Snoop Lion.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://stupiddope.com/2012/07/20/snoop-lion-snoop-dogg-diplo-la-la-la-new-music/ |title=Snoop Lion (Snoop Dogg & Diplo) – La La La &#124; New Music &#124; stupidDOPE.com &#124; Lifestyle Magazine |publisher=stupidDOPE.com |date=July 20, 2012 |access-date=March 16, 2013 |archive-date=August 22, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120822124658/http://stupiddope.com/2012/07/20/snoop-lion-snoop-dogg-diplo-la-la-la-new-music/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Three other songs were also announced to be on the album: "No Guns Allowed", "Ashtrays and Heartbreaks", and "Harder Times".<ref>{{cite magazine|date=July 31, 2012|title=Q&A: Snoop Lion & Diplo Discuss Their 'Reincarnated' Reggae Project|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/480692/qa-snoop-lion-diplo-discuss-their-reincarnated-reggae-project|magazine=Billboard|access-date=August 1, 2012|archive-date=February 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130203004619/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/480692/qa-snoop-lion-diplo-discuss-their-reincarnated-reggae-project|url-status=live}}</ref>

On July 31, 2012, Snoop Dogg introduced a new stage name, Snoop Lion. He told reporters that he was rechristened Snoop Lion by a [[Rastafari]] priest in [[Jamaica]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/arts-post/post/snoop-dogg-becomes-snoop-lion/2012/07/31/gJQAQa9sMX_blog.html |title=Snoop Dogg becomes Snoop Lion |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |date=July 31, 2012 |access-date=August 1, 2012 |first=Maura |last=Judkis |archive-date=August 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120801053311/http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/arts-post/post/snoop-dogg-becomes-snoop-lion/2012/07/31/gJQAQa9sMX_blog.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In response to [[Frank Ocean]] coming out, Snoop Dogg said hip hop was ready to accept a gay rapper.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2012/08/26/snoop-dogg-hip-hop-is-ready-to-accept-openly-gay-rappers/|title=Snoop Dogg: Hip Hop is ready to accept openly gay rappers|website=Pinknews.co.uk|date=August 26, 2012|access-date=October 5, 2017|archive-date=June 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170630105604/http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2012/08/26/snoop-dogg-hip-hop-is-ready-to-accept-openly-gay-rappers/|url-status=live}}</ref> Snoop Dogg recorded an original song for the 2012 [[fighting game]] ''[[Tekken Tag Tournament 2]],'' titled "Knocc 'Em Down"; and makes a special appearance as a non-playable character in "The Snoop Dogg Stage" arena.<ref>{{cite web|title=E3 2012: Tekken Tag Tournament 2 To Feature...Snoop Dogg?|url=http://www.gametrailers.com/side-mission/2012/06/05/e3-2012-tekken-tag-tournament-2-to-feature-snoop-dogg/|publisher=GameTrailers.com|access-date=June 7, 2012|archive-date=December 27, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121227140928/http://www.gametrailers.com/side-mission/16617/e3-2012-tekken-tag-tournament-2-to-feature-snoop-dogg|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Namco Partners With Snoop Dogg For Upcoming 'Tekken Tag Tournament 2' Game Title|url=http://www.ballerstatus.com/2012/06/06/namco-partners-snoop-dogg-upcoming-tekken-tag-tournament-2-game-title/|website=Ballerstatus.com|date=June 6, 2012|access-date=June 7, 2012|archive-date=June 9, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120609055239/http://www.ballerstatus.com/2012/06/06/namco-partners-snoop-dogg-upcoming-tekken-tag-tournament-2-game-title/#.T9AYNNUtgnc|url-status=live}}</ref>

In September of the same year, Snoop Dogg released a compilation of electronic music entitled ''Loose Joints'' under the moniker DJ Snoopadelic, stating the influence of [[George Clinton (funk musician)|George Clinton]]'s [[Funkadelic]].<ref name=Fader>{{cite web |url=http://www.thefader.com/2012/09/04/interview-snoop-dogg/ |title=Interview: Snoop Dogg |author=Grosinger, Matt |date=September 4, 2012 |website=Fader |access-date=September 8, 2012 |archive-date=September 7, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120907015609/http://www.thefader.com/2012/09/04/interview-snoop-dogg/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In an interview with ''[[The Fader]]'' magazine, he stated "Snoop Lion, Snoop Dogg, DJ Snoopadelic—they only know one thing: make music that's timeless and bangs".<ref name=Fader/> In December 2012, Snoop Dogg released his second single from ''Reincarnated,'' "Here Comes the King". It was also announced that Snoop Dogg worked a deal with RCA Records to release ''Reincarnated'' in early 2013.<ref>{{cite web | title = Snoop Lion (Snoop Dogg) Inks Deal With RCA Records To Release "Reincarnated" In Spring 2013 | date = December 5, 2012 | url = http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22108/title.snoop-lion-snoop-dogg-inks-deal-with-rca-records-to-release-reincarnated-in-spring-2013 | access-date = December 6, 2012 | archive-date = December 9, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121209062038/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22108/title.snoop-lion-snoop-dogg-inks-deal-with-rca-records-to-release-reincarnated-in-spring-2013 | url-status = live }}</ref> Also in December 2012, Snoop Dogg released a ''That's My Work'' a collaboration rap mixtape with Tha Dogg Pound.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.datpiff.com/Snoop-Dogg-Tha-Dogg-Pound-Thats-My-Work-Vol-1-mixtape.425062.html |title=Snoop Dogg & Tha Dogg Pound – That's My Work Vol. 1 |publisher=Datpiff.com |access-date=April 23, 2014 |archive-date=July 22, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140722153224/http://www.datpiff.com/Snoop-Dogg-Tha-Dogg-Pound-Thats-My-Work-Vol-1-mixtape.425062.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

In an interview with ''[[Benzino|Hip Hop Weekly]]'' on June 17, producer [[Symbolyc One (S1)]] announced that Snoop Dogg was working on his final album under his rap moniker Snoop Dogg; "I've been working with Snoop, he's actually working on his last solo album as Snoop Dogg".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopweekly.com/2013/06/17/hhw-exclusive-guilt-trip-producer-symbolyc-one-talks-yeezus-magna-carter-and-new-group-with-lupe-fiasco/ |title=(HHW Exclusive) "Guilt Trip" producer Symbolyc One Talks Yeezus, Magna Carta and new group with Lupe Fiasco |website=[[Benzino|Hip Hop Weekly]] |publisher=Hip Hop Global Media |date=June 17, 2013 |access-date=June 20, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721172823/http://www.hiphopweekly.com/2013/06/17/hhw-exclusive-guilt-trip-producer-symbolyc-one-talks-yeezus-magna-carter-and-new-group-with-lupe-fiasco/ |archive-date=July 21, 2013}}</ref> In September 2013, Snoop Dogg released a collaboration album with his sons as Tha Broadus Boyz titled ''Royal Fam''.<ref name="hiphopdx.com">{{cite web |last=Baker |first=Soren |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.25588/title.snoop-dogg-releases-tha-broadus-boyz-royal-fam-album-with-his-sons |title=Snoop Dogg Releases Tha Broadus Boyz "Royal Fam" Album With His Sons  |publisher=HipHopDX.com |date=September 28, 2013 |access-date=May 16, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141114012306/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.25588/title.snoop-dogg-releases-tha-broadus-boyz-royal-fam-album-with-his-sons |archive-date=November 14, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On October 28, 2013, Snoop Dogg released another mixtape entitled ''That's My Work 2'' hosted by [[DJ Drama]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.datpiff.com/Snoop-Dogg-Thats-My-Work-2-mixtape.542835.html |title=Snoop Dogg – That's My Work 2 Hosted by DJ Drama |publisher=Datpiff.com |date=October 29, 2013 |access-date=April 23, 2014 |archive-date=March 30, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140330233328/http://www.datpiff.com/Snoop-Dogg-Thats-My-Work-2-mixtape.542835.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Snoop Dogg formed a funk duo with musician [[Dâm-Funk]] called 7 Days of Funk and released their debut album, ''[[7 Days of Funk (album)|7 Days of Funk]]'', on December 10, 2013.