The rapper who had problems with the law owes a lot to Queen Elizabeth II. (Paris, March 25, 2023) Abaka
A month before the British sovereign’s coronation, celebrations are underway and the singer will be on hand to perform at Windsor Castle because of the special connection he will have with Elizabeth II.
Will Charles III be swaying his hips to the beat?Young, wild and freeat his coronation? In case there’s any doubt about the music that will be played at the ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6, the playlist, 100% british, was released on the Spotify platform last February. the mystery will soon be cleared about the next days festivities. And Snoop Dogg may invest in the legendary Windsor Castle on Sunday, May 7, for a concert that will follow the coronation.
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Even if the programming hasn’t been officially announced yet, the rapper, who calls himself a “beginner,” is getting used to the idea. “I am ready to play during the coronation. Let it happen,” he told British media. Sun Thursday, March 23: A personal challenge of sorts, which he would accept on the condition that he wear the iconic uniform of the famous King’s Guard in front of Buckingham Palace, “the red.” “I’ve always wanted to wear one of those uniforms,” he told reporters Daily Express. A performance designed to honor King Charles III, but also to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II.
Thanks to Queen Elizabeth II
The announcement is really far from surprising when you delve into the rapper’s past. The latter owes a lot to the late queen, who supported him when he was on trial in the United States. In 1994, while he was charged with murder in the US, the rapper was on tour in the UK. And it does not seem to the taste of the press, which does not bury its words about it. “Banish this evil scoundrel!(“Drive that evil scoundrel out”), he writes Daily Star: on its front page of February 11, 1994.
As media pressure mounts to demand his departure, Elizabeth II would make a gesture to allow him to stay. Two years later, he was finally acquitted. “When they tried to kick me out of England, the Queen said her grandkids love Snoop Dogg and he hasn’t done anything wrong in the UK, so she let me be here,” the American artist detailed in 2015. in columns Keeper.
He is sure of it. she influenced the Queen’s grandsons, Princes William and Harry, who in turn influenced their grandmother to allow her to “enter this beautiful country”. Therefore, his relationship with the royal family slowly built according to him until he spoke of “love” and mutual “respect”.
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While no one is sure if Snoop Dogg will be officiating at these festivities, one thing is for sure. he wasn’t the first name on the list. For several weeks, the circle of the royal family has suffered from the rejections of many artists. Harry Styles, Elton John, Spice Girls, Robbie Williams, Adele… All politely declined the invitation. The last one is Ed Sheeran, who will perform in Texas the day before. Which disappointed Charles III, who had high hopes for the book’s author Thinking out loud. “The King suggested a few people he would like to perform and Adele and Ed were on that list. He really wanted them to participate in the concert,” the source close to the source explains Mail on Sunday.
Could it be the sexual abuse allegations leveled against Prince Andrew, allegations of racism by Prince Harry, or even the very symbol of the monarchy itself, that explain artists’ reluctance? However, the deadline is approaching. In more than a month, Charles III will be crowned. With or without Snoop Dogg.
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Source: Le Figaro
