Coronation Street responds to call from Snoop Dogg to join soap and suggests role for the megastar rapper
28.03.2023 - 18:17
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Coronation Street has been flooded with "make it happen" messages after rap megastar Snoop Dogg said he fancies starring in the ITV soap. The Drop It Like It's Hot rapper, real name Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, has revealed his love for Corrie and would be willing to swap Long Beach, California for the Weatherfield cobbles.
After telling The Sun that he would be up for having for a role in the world's longest-running soap, filmed in Trafford, Corrie has welcomed the idea of him gracing the street. And bosses have even suggested a role for him.
"He could serve hotpots in the Rovers, but he might drop it like it's hot..." Corrie tweeted from the official soap account. Snoop, 51, told The Sun at the launch of his new partnership with crypto casino Roobet: “Coronation Street, I love it. If they call me I’ll do it. I’ll play whenever they need."
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And he added: "I love the cinematography, acting, the storylines and just the reality. I’d like to be part of it because they’ve been part of my culture.” Snoop has also said he wants to perform at the King's coronation on May 6, saying: "I’m down to perform at the coronation. Make it happen.”
@seanpaune urged the soap: "Make This Happen."@jennyluv__replied to Corrie's tweet: "Like what you did there.Please make it happen." @KittyKat_TT pleaded: "C'mon Corrie, make it happen!" And @lorrain76846804 commented: "This would be amazing."
@OffBrandHeels suggested as a storyline: "He hears about Chesney's burgers on social media and just has to try one." And @CavoloChe said: "You could have Snoop Dog turn up and just about order a pint and then cut to the credits, like