Snoop Dogg Ignites USC Graduation: “Be an Original, Not a Copy!”

About 25 miles from his hometown of Long Beach, Snoop Dogg made a charismatic appearance at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business graduation ceremony, held at the iconic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The “King of Hip-Hop” not only brought an electrifying atmosphere but also delivered powerful inspiration to thousands of new graduates, who are about to embark on the next chapter of their lives.

“The story of the underdog is always the realest story. When you start from nothing, you appreciate everything, you hustle differently, you love differently, and you leave differently,” Snoop Dogg shared with the crowd, drawing from his own journey.

The entertainment icon, entrepreneur, and philanthropist then offered some heartfelt advice: “So today, I want you to do three things: stay humble. Never forget where you came from. Stay home, man, keep that fire in your soul and stay true. Always be real with yourself and the world, because the world don’t need no more copies. It needs originals. And trust me, ain’t nobody else who can do what you do like you do you.”

With a career spanning over three decades, Snoop Dogg—real name Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr.—has released 21 studio albums and earned 20 Grammy nominations. But his influence goes far beyond music. He’s a familiar face on television, especially known for his dynamic collaborations with Martha Stewart. Last year, he joined NBC’s coverage of the Summer Olympics in Paris and served as a coach on NBC’s “The Voice.”

Snoop’s message to the graduates was clear and unforgettable: Embrace your uniqueness, stay true to your roots, and never be afraid to let your originality shine.