Snoop Dogg apologizes to Gayle King over Kobe Bryant controversy

Snoop Dogg has expressed regret over his controversial comments to a US TV journalist and said he felt the need to protect “superhero” Kobe Bryant.

Snoop Dogg was only trying to “protect” Kobe Bryant’s family when he viciously lashed out at U.S. newswoman Gayle King online for revisiting the tragic sportsman’s 2003 sex assault controversy in a TV interview.

Snoop Dogg was trying to “protect” Kobe Bryant’s family when he lashed out at Gayle King online for revisiting the late sportsman’s 2003 sex assault controversy in a TV interview.

Jada Pinkett Smith is taking Snoop Dogg to task over comments he made about Gayle King following Kobe Bryant’s death.

Jada Pinkett Smith is taking Snoop Dogg to task over comments he made about Gayle King following Kobe Bryant’s death.

Jada Pinkett Smith was distraught after Snoop Dogg criticized Gayle King for asking about Kobe Bryant’s past sexual assault case during an interview that aired following his death.

Jada Pinkett Smith was distraught after Snoop Dogg criticized Gayle King for asking about Kobe Bryant’s past sexual assault case during an interview that aired following his death.

Gayle King says she accepts Snoop Dogg’s apology, and the CBS anchor says she’s sorry that her interview last week added to the pain of people grieving over Kobe Bryant’s death.

(CNN) — Snoop Dogg has offered a public apology to Gayle King after days of backlash over questions she asked about the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant.

Gayle King says she accepts Snoop Dogg’s apology, and the CBS anchor says she’s sorry that her interview last week added to the pain of people grieving over Kobe Bryant’s death.

NEW YORK -- Gayle King says she accepts Snoop Dogg's apology, and the CBS anchor says she's sorry that her interview last week added to the pain of people grieving over Kobe Bryant's death.

Looks like Snoop Dogg wants to clear the air for a final time following his public calling out of Gayle King for her controversial interview with Lisa Leslie in which she asked about the late Kobe Bryant.

Snoop Dogg has offered an apology to Gayle King — and wants to «sit down and talk privately» after coming at her with derogatory comments. 

Gayle King has received an outpouring of support from fellow journalists and a few celebrities following the intense backlash she received for her recent interview with Lisa Leslie, in which she asked the WNBA player about her close friend, Kobe Bryant's, 2003 sexual assault accusation.

#Roommates, many are still highly upset with Gayle King following her extremely controversial interview with Lisa Leslie where she questioned her about Kobe Bryant’s past sexual assault allegations. Practically everyone has voiced their opinion on the matter—and O.J. Simpson is the latest to join in.

Actress Rose McGowan has blasted Snoop Dogg for verbally attacking U.S. newswoman Gayle King after she raised Kobe Bryant’s 2003 rape scandal in an interview with a friend of the tragic athlete.

Snoop Dogg says he did not threaten Gayle King in a now-viral video in which he slammed her for bringing up the late Kobe Bryant's rape case in a CBS interview.