CALIFORNIA — Snoop Dogg says he is giving up smoking marijuana, according to a post on his Instagram account.
Snoop says in the post:
“After much consideration & conversation with my family, I’ve decided to give up smoke. Please respect my privacy at this time.”
WCCB has learned that searches for “quit weed” have skyrocketed 1,152% since Snoop Dogg’s announcement, according to Journo Research. Snoop Dogg also gained 59,413 followers in just 12 hours following the announcement on Instagram, according to Journo Research.
There is still no word on what promoted the post from one of the most popular entertainment artists in the world.
A spokesperson for gosmokefree.com.uk commented on the findings: “Snoop Dogg’s bombshell news has come as a massive shock to fans as the hip-hop star has always been very open about his smoking habits and has even ventured into numerous businesses, including weed strains and edibles. So, it’s no surprise fans who lead similar habits are questioning their own lifestyle and may be thinking of a change.”
“These findings highlight how much influence a celebrity can have on its fans, with the latest announcement of Snoop Dogg changing his lifestyle creating a monumental spike in searches for quitting weed.”
Rapper Meek Mill also posted online about Snoop’s decision saying he too is completely stoping smoking due to having emphysema in his chest:
