On December 12, 2024, Snoop Dogg brought his signature West Coast flair to The Game Awards at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, delivering a memorable performance that blended his classic hit Gin and Juice with Thank You from his new album Missionary, produced with Dr. Dre. The 10th anniversary of the awards, hosted by Geoff Keighley, was a star-studded celebration of gaming, and Snoop’s set—tied to his gaming cred and new ventures—lit up the night. Captured in 4K, this moment echoed the electric reunions you’ve loved, like Wiz Khalifa and Snoop’s Pittsburgh Big Night AHT. Let’s break it down in a way that’s easy to vibe with and dive into why it’s still buzzing in 2025
What Went Down at The Game Awards?
Snoop’s performance was a highlight of the four-hour spectacle, which honored 2024’s best games (Astro Bot won Game of the Year) and featured trailers for The Witcher 4 and Borderlands 4. He took the stage with his laid-back swagger, backed by a live band, performing Gin and Juice (1993), a timeless banger, and Thank You, a fresh cut from Missionary (released December 13, 2024). The crowd at the 6,000-seat Peacock Theater went wild, and the global livestream—across YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok—reached millions. Snoop also made waves by announcing Death Row Games, a studio with his son Cordell Broadus, focused on minority stories and hip-hop gaming, building on his Fortnite presence. Polygon called his charm “undeniable,” tying it to his 2004 Spike TV Video Game Awards hosting gig, while Sportskeeda noted the Missionary tie-in. X posts from December 12 hyped it: “Snoop at TGA? Doggfather owns gaming!”
Why This Performance Was Epic
Snoop’s set was more than music—it was a cultural flex. At 53, he proved he’s still a gaming icon, fresh off his Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix role and 1,000+ hours on Xbox in 2024, mostly Madden NFL and College Football 25. His Gin and Juice brought nostalgic G-funk vibes, while Thank You showed he’s still dropping heat with Dre, like their Missionary cuts with Eminem and 50 Cent (your Gunz N Smoke vibe). The stage, lit with LED displays, felt like a virtual Long Beach block party, echoing his VMA metaverse stunt with Em (your earlier chat). Critics were split—TheGamer questioned the “spectacle” over devs, but fans and Well Played countered that Snoop’s gamer cred (Twitch streams, Call of Duty skins) earned his spot. His Death Row Games reveal, aiming for a “hip-hop gaming universe,” stole headlines, per LevelUp. It was Snoop bridging music, gaming, and culture, much like Alicia Keys’ 2Pac medley you loved for its heart.
The Game Awards 2024 Context
The Game Awards marked a decade of Keighley’s vision, evolving from the 2004 Spike VGAs (where Snoop hosted) into a global event. Held December 12, it featured Twenty One Pilots and d4vd performing Arcane tracks, plus celebs like Harrison Ford and Hideo Kojima. Astro Bot and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth led with seven noms each, per Wikipedia, while a new Game Changer award went to Amir Satvat for aiding laid-off devs. Snoop’s gaming ties—Fortnite, Def Jam, and a 24-hour accidental Madden stream after a rage quit—made his performance fitting, though TheGamer griped about celebrity time vs. dev speeches. NPR noted the Muppets’ Statler and Waldorf jabbing at the long runtime, but Snoop’s set was a crowd-pleaser, tying to your Wiz reunion for its hometown hero energy. Missionary’s drop the next day was no coincidence, boosting streams on Spotify and YouTube Music.
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