Los Angeles, CA – After being called in the 9th inning to pinch-hit for an defecting Lil Wayne on Saturday (November 28), Snoop Dogg emerged as the fan-favorite of the highly publicized Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. fight.
While the main event proved to be more about respecting the two legends’ boxing stamina than the sport itself, the Nate Robinson vs. Jake Paul undercard gave debauched viewers the carnage they were seeking when the YouTube star gave the former NBA Slam Dunk champ not one but two first-class seats to the canvas, with the second ticket separating Robinson from his consciousness.
Snoop Dogg’s commentary during Nate Robinson vs Jake Paul ?? pic.twitter.com/NNUIQFrk9y
— HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) November 29, 2020
“Oh my GOD!” Snoop exclaimed after the first knockdown. “Lord have mercy! Oh, Jesus! Oh, Lawd! Precioussss Lawwdddd … take my handddd… lead my onnnnn … let me standdddd…”
A woozy Robinson found his face back in the reach of Paul’s fists not too soon after and Snoop was even quicker to react.
“Good night Irene,” Snoop quipped moments before Paul connected with the aforementioned face. “Oh, Lawd!” he screamed once again upon the stiff jab’s impact.
Snoop Dogg’s commentary during Nate Robinson vs Jake Paul ?? pic.twitter.com/NNUIQFrk9y
— HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) November 29, 2020
The moment gets even funnier when it clicks Snoop also has a top-charting Gospel album under his belt.
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Ever the multi-talented entertainer, Snoop soon after channeled his recent Verzuz appearance and performed a medley of classics including “Bitch Please,” “Drop It Like It’s Hot” and “Down 4 My Niggas.” The performance was an impromptu lifesaver, seeing Lil Wayne was signed and sealed to be the musical headliner but didn’t deliver when it was time to hop on the plane.
Hours before the flight, he tweeted out a mea culpa, “Due to unforeseeable circumstances I won’t be performing tonight at the Tyson/Jones fight. Hope the event is still a success and much love to Triller. Love.”
Due to unforeseeable circumstances I won’t be performing tonight at the Tyson/Jones fight. Hope the event is still a success and much love to Triller. Love ??
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) November 28, 2020
YG, Swae Lee, French Montana, SAINt JHn and Wiz Khalifa also performed energetic sets and Ne-Yo rocked out the National Anthem.
According to Yahoo Sports reporter Kevin Iole, Tyson made $10 million from the fight, while Roy Jones Jr. raked in $3 million. The trickle-down effect module means all the rap stars made out with decent coin as well.
Check below for some of the most fevered reactions from the Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. fight. What a time to be alive.
"Slow down nephew! He got on basketball shoes!"
– Snoop on Nate ??? pic.twitter.com/Hge5keHt2w
— NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) November 29, 2020
They said weed right https://t.co/VnMFV805Mz
— Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) November 29, 2020
I see no lies
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) November 29, 2020
So happy for my manz @SAINtJHN ????? pic.twitter.com/yMvFNHEoGU
— Sara (@chasinpalmtree) November 29, 2020
Snoop must do sports all commentaries from now on. “Sheeeeeeits” & all
— Questo Impossible Meatballs (@questlove) November 29, 2020
“He fell down a few times…” – Snoop on Nate Robinson getting KO’d ? pic.twitter.com/xclbOlAbJD
— Justin Perry aka JP (@ImJust_JP) November 29, 2020
Are y’all listening to my man @SnoopDogg call this fight. I don’t know about the rest of y’all, but I’m loving this. Snoop’s the most entertaining part of this fight. He’s doing fantastic.
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) November 29, 2020
I don’t ever want to get knocked out, but i REALLY don’t ever want snoop dogg commentating my knock out
— Kazeem Famuyide ? (@Kazeem) November 29, 2020
Snoop gotta commentate EVERY FIGHT. ????
— MAL (@MAL___) November 29, 2020
Watching Jake Paul KO Nate Robinson in a fight hosted by Mario Lopez w/ Snoop on commentary, Weedmaps and Triller as chief sponsors is the most 2020 thing ever.
— Sriram Krishnan (@sriramk) November 29, 2020
I never want to see a boxing match without snoop commenting again, this has spoiled me forever.
— Flea (@flea333) November 29, 2020
Dawg ???? https://t.co/Qdp532Qcf6
— Bradley Beal (@RealDealBeal23) November 29, 2020
why french montana moving like he pregnant pic.twitter.com/bGoCU1eYdW
— ???????? ????? (@SickaThanUrAvg) November 29, 2020
Snoop Dogg is smoking on that Nate Robinson pack pic.twitter.com/F4e6lh6vQ3
— Chronic Report (@ChronicReports) November 29, 2020
Ne-Yo sings the national anthem pic.twitter.com/z3uVC30JA8
— 3030 (@jose3030) November 29, 2020
IF THE KENNEDY MCMAHON DONT MAKE THE SNOOP A COMMENTARY MAN FOR WWE HE IS LEAVING MONEY ON THE TABLE. #TysonJones
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) November 29, 2020
Snoop just made an extra 20 million. He's gonna be invited to comment on everything. It's no longer an event unless Snoop is there to comment.
— Cheo Hodari Coker (@cheo_coker) November 29, 2020
“There’s 2 things in life you can’t play with. Boxing and this pimpin’.”
Snoop on Nate Robinson getting knocked DA **** OUT!
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— Carron J. Phillips (@carronJphillips) November 29, 2020
YG #TysonJones I only know these songs because my boys #Always420 ??? pic.twitter.com/YJhme5qCmf
— Jim (@ItAlways420) November 29, 2020
Can’t believe I just watched Jake Paul knock down Nate Robinson while Snoop Dog commentates this is peak 2020 pic.twitter.com/A1Hf4OYrPv
— Sydney Boyo (@SydneyBoyo) November 29, 2020