5 Reasons You Should Love Snoop's Reincarnation

Don't miss Snoop Lion tonight on 106!

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5 Reasons You Should Love Snoop's Reincarnation - If you're a rap head then you should be extremely familiar with the legacy of Snoop Dogg in the music industry. If you're a reggae head then you're currently getting acquainted with his reincarnation, Snoop Lion. Click on for 5 Reasons You Should Love Snoop's Reincarnation and tune into 106 & Park tonight at 6P/5C when he comes through! (Photo: Vivien Killilea/FilmMagic)

1. He's an OG - Before you even try to understand Snoop Lion's transformation from Snoop Dogg, you have to realize that he's one of the rappers that has become a music legend. With classic raps under his belt, you have to respect his choice to explore new musical avenues.  (Photo by Joe Kohen/Getty Images)

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1. He's an OG - Before you even try to understand Snoop Lion's transformation from Snoop Dogg, you have to realize that he's one of the rappers that has become a music legend. With classic raps under his belt, you have to respect his choice to explore new musical avenues.  (Photo by Joe Kohen/Getty Images)

Snoop Dogg on if being openly gay will be accepted in rap music:  - "I don't know if it will ever be acceptable because rap is so masculine."   (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images For DirecTV)

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2. He Did His Research - While critics have had a lot to say about Snoop Lion taking on the Rastafarian way of life, first be clear that he did his research. While on a trip in Jamaica last year, Snoop spoke to Rastafarian elders which included The Wailers founder Buddy Wailer. After his time with the elders he made the decision to take on Rastafarian beliefs and change his name to Snoop Lion. (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images For DirecTV)

3. He's Marley Approved - Althought the late great Bob Marley isn't alive to see Snoop Lion's evolution, his son Rohan Marley said that the Rastafarian musical legend would have embraced Snoop.  "Our father's name should not even be mentioned in this issue because, like a true Rasta, he would have embraced Snoop's reincarnation and welcomed the positivity," Rohan said. "Why condemn a man for his love of Rastafari and Bob Marley?"    (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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3. He's Marley Approved - Althought the late great Bob Marley isn't alive to see Snoop Lion's evolution, his son Rohan Marley said that the Rastafarian musical legend would have embraced Snoop. "Our father's name should not even be mentioned in this issue because, like a true Rasta, he would have embraced Snoop's reincarnation and welcomed the positivity," Rohan said. "Why condemn a man for his love of Rastafari and Bob Marley?"  (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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4. Positivity Wins - Snoop Lion has stated that after having been a star during one of rap's most violent eras, he sought peace and ultimately found it in his reggae persona Snoop Lion. Remember, positivity and light brings more positive energy your way. Go Snoop! (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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5. Reincarnated Is Authentic - Snoop Lion's new album Reincarnated is an authentic reggae project that will stun critics that didn't think that the rapper could cross over musically. With features from Angela Hunte, Movado, Popcaan and more, Snoop's Reincarnated is golden. Don't miss Snoop Lion tonight on 106 & Park celebrating the release of his musical rebirth, Reincarnated. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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