Snoop Dogg set to become Snoop Lion for release of reggae album, Reincarnated

In his 12th studio album, Snoop Dogg is no more, from now on to be referred to as Snoop Lion.

Snoop Lion is abandoning his eleven successful albums of rap and venturing into reggae in his new album “Reincarnation.” The 40-year-old has recently released the first single of his debut reggae album, La La La.

“Sendin the positive vibes all around!!! Jahh!!! Rastafari!!!” said Snoop Lion on Twitter.

Snoop's new reggae project has been created in association with DJ/producer Diplo AKA Major Lazer.

The album is due to be released through Vice Records later this year.