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Snoop Dogg ‘Proud’ of Investment and Co-Ownership Stake in Swansea A.F.C. Soccer Team: ‘I’m Not a Player, I’m an Owner’
Hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg has officially joined the ranks of high-profile celebrities investing in sports teams after announcing that he has become the co-owner and investor of Welsh soccer team, Swansea City A.F.C.
The news was announced via Instagram post by the team, showcasing a promotional video featuring graffiti artists painting a mural with the iconic rapper providing voiceover. In the clip, Snoop expresses his admiration for the club’s underdog spirit, stating that he shares similar sentiments as an artist who has built his successful career from scratch.
“For many years I’ve been associated with soccer,” Snoop begins, “Yeah, I’ve worn a lot of kits in my life. But now I’m at the part of my life where I’m trying to find a kit that fits. The kit with the hit.”
The rapper continues by highlighting Swansea City’s mission as an underdog club that embodies his own personal values. “You know what I’m talking about,” he says, addressing the camera directly. “One team, the underdogs. That feels like me, that feels real to me. I’m not a player, I’m an owner.”
While the terms of Snoop’s investment and ownership stake remain undisclosed, it is clear that his passion for football and support for Swansea City will be instrumental in driving commercial growth and elevating the club’s profile.
The Big Dogg has been recognized as a passionate advocate for sports through his various initiatives, including the establishment of the Snoop Youth Football League for inner-city youth.
Source: www.billboard.com
