50 Cent Set To Turn Snoop Dogg’s 1996 Murder Trial Into A TV Show

50 Cent could have another hit TV show on his hands, this time centered around Snoop Dogg’s infamous murder trial in 1996. The Power creator and producer also took to his Twitter account to announce the news. 

“I’m afraid this is going to be a problem for everything on Tv.” He wrote.

I’m afraid this is going to be a problem for everything on Tv. A moment in time ( MURDER WAS THE CASE ) when the dream you have been wishing for feels like a nightmare. You think you know 🤦‍♂️you have no idea. @snoopdogg story is crazy 💣BOOM💨 🚦Green Light Gang 🎯I DON’T MISS pic.twitter.com/6JG5aLBpyn

— 50cent (@50cent) November 11, 2021

Snoop Dogg’s Murder Trial of 1996

Shante Broadus, also known as Snoop Dogg, was arrested in 1993 in connection with the murder of a rival gang member. According to reports, the rapper’s bodyguard, McKinley Lee, was suspected of shooting and killing the individual. Mr. Dogg lived in an apartment complex in the Palms area of West Los Angeles, just near where the incident occurred.

The court charged Snoop Dogg and his bodyguard with murder. The rapper allegedly drove the vehicle from which the suspect fired the gun. The trial happened at a time when Mr. Broadus was also gaining popularity in the music industry. He had just released his debut album, ‘Doggystyle’ a few months prior, eventually selling over five million copies.

The trial became a subject of public interest, sparking a debate on whether Gangster Rap contributed to the rise of social problems such as drug abuse and gun violence. The court acquitted Snoop Dogg and McKinley Lee of the charges on February 20th, 1996. That was just six days after the intense deliberation.

50 Cent and Snoop Dogg’s Friendship

50 Cent and Snoop Dogg have remained close friends over the years with the ‘Many Men’ rapper also featuring Mr. Dogg in his new TV series, ‘Black Mafia Family.’ Mr. Dogg plays a pastor in the first season of the show.

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Written by: Sheila Maina

Twitter: @nazlin_sheila