The Associated Press
ROSEMONT, Ill. -- Snoop Dogg has made an appearance at the Nation of Islam's annual convention in a Chicago suburb.
Wearing sunglasses, a dark suit and a tie, the rapper spoke briefly in front of a crowd of thousands Sunday and praised the Chicago-based movement's Minister Louis Farrakhan.
Farrakhan has long held relationships with famous rappers and hip-hop artists. Snoop, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, called himself the leader of the "hip-hop community" and says he'll always seek out the minister.
Snoop gave a $1,000 donation to the Nation of Islam, then sat on stage and smiled and nodded as Farrakhan delivered a speech.
Rapper T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris, appeared via recorded video. He told followers that education is the key to success.
ROSEMONT, Ill. -- Snoop Dogg has made an appearance at the Nation of Islam's annual convention in a Chicago suburb.
Wearing sunglasses, a dark suit and a tie, the rapper spoke briefly in front of a crowd of thousands Sunday and praised the Chicago-based movement's Minister Louis Farrakhan.
Farrakhan has long held relationships with famous rappers and hip-hop artists. Snoop, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, called himself the leader of the "hip-hop community" and says he'll always seek out the minister.
Snoop gave a $1,000 donation to the Nation of Islam, then sat on stage and smiled and nodded as Farrakhan delivered a speech.
Rapper T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris, appeared via recorded video. He told followers that education is the key to success.
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