Snoop Dogg Shows Gratitude & Love in His BET Awards 2025 Acceptance Speech

Snoop Dogg released his first album, “Doggystyle,” on November 23, 1993. He has had an exceptional career and earned a loyal fan base. So, it was only a matter of time before he was honored with a lifetime achievement award. This came in the form of the Ultimate Icon Award at the BET Awards 2025.

The prestigious award ceremony, celebrating excellence among Black performers, artists, and sportspeople, was held on Monday, June 9, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Snoop was welcomed onstage by Dr. Dre, who was responsible for giving him his big break in the music industry (Death Row Records and Interscope Records released Snoop’s first album).

Snoop Dogg Makes a Heartfelt Acceptance Speech at the BET Awards 2025

“Every time I turn on the TV, I see Snoop trying to sell something,” Dr. Dre said in his introduction, People reports. “He’s a special individual, and I recognize that over 30 years ago, when we first met and worked together. His laidback flow, his charm, his innate charisma, along with his ability to reinvent himself while staying true to his roots, is one of the reasons why I love him. He’s one of the only artists I know who could go from being the poster child for making violent hip-hop music to the face of the 2024 Summer Olympics.”

When Snoop stepped onto the stage to accept the award, he was joined by his wife, Shante Broadus. The couple has been married since 1997. The “Drop It Like It’s Hot” musician is exceptionally grateful to have her in his life and introduced Shante as his “beautiful wife.”

He continued, “See, this is why I’m so rock solid. This is why I’m able to deal with all of the things I’m able to deal with. I’ve got God in my life, and I’ve got a queen in my life. No matter what, she held me down, she hold me down, she’s always been there for me. She’s always been my everything. That’s why she’s on stage tonight. That’s why she’s in my life.”

The couple has built a life together and are not only parents but also grandparents. Snoop gave a shoutout to his nearest and dearest.

Snoop Dogg Praises Dr. Dre for Giving Him His Start in the Music Industry

Also in his acceptance speech, Snoop honored the other three Ultimate Icon Award recipients: Jamie Foxx, Kirk Franklin, and Mariah Carey. He had praise for each of them and how they deserved the honor.

The rapper also returned Dr. Dre’s praise. “I want to thank you, Dr. Dre, for allowing me the opportunity to ghostwrite for you on ‘Deep Cover,’ ‘Nuthin’ but a G’thang,'” he said. “And just giving me a clear heart at allowing others to write with me and write for me. That’s one of my skillsets and I treasure to this day. So, thank you, Dr. Dre for opening me up to that.”