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Snoop Dogg insists there is no rift with Chris Rock after the controversial comedian made light of his numerous endorsements during a Netflix stand-up show.
The rapper's diverse approach to endorsement includes an unlikely collaboration with Martha Stewart on a range of cookbooks, while animated cartoons, reality shows and personalised marijuana strains have all enriched his coffers to the tune of $150million while endearing him to a wider public.
More recently he stunned British TV viewers by starring in an advertising campaign for food delivery service Just Eats. His catchy jingle proved so popular that it even featured on his setlist at London's O2 Arena on Tuesday evening.
But Snoop's incredible marketing power resulted in Rock drawing uncharitable comparisons with veteran actor Morgan Freeman, whose own eclectic portfolio includes ads for Turkish Airlines, Mountain Dew and the Professional Golf Association, during his recent Selective Outrage comedy special.
Speaking to MailOnline while launching his latest venture, a collaboration with online crypto casino Roobet, the rapper, 51, insisted there was no hard feelings.
Still friends: Snoop Dogg insists there is no rift with Chris Rock after the controversial comedian made light of his numerous endorsements during a Netflix stand-up show (pictured together in 2007)
Banter: Snoop's incredible marketing power resulted in Rock drawing uncharitable comparisons with veteran actor Morgan Freeman during his recent Selective Outrage special
'Chris Rock is my friend,' he insisted. 'He was basically saying how did I go from being America’s Most Wanted, to America’s most loveable?
'It’s all about transformation, growth, development and being willing to accept change.'
While brands are willing to pay life-changing sums for the rapper's services - his Just
