Snoop Dogg Responds to Mixed Reviews

Snoop Dogg has responded to the mixed reception of his latest album, *Missionary*, specifically addressing the critics who expressed their initial disdain. On December 19, the iconic rapper took to Instagram to share his gratitude towards his fans and to voice his thoughts on the negative feedback.

“First of all, thank y’all for the support for *Missionary*,” Snoop said in a heartfelt video. He pointed out how some critics started their reviews with overt skepticism, saying things like, “I wasn’t into this album, I don’t like Snoop Dogg, I wasn’t anticipating this, I don’t care…” He noted how some were clearly tuning in just to find fault with his work.

However, Snoop observed a shift in these critics' perspectives as they progressed through the album. “By the time they get to song eight/nine/ten, they love Snoop Dogg, loving the production, loving the growth. By the time they get to the end, they’re in tears because they’re emotional behind the body of work that me and Dr. Dre put together,” he explained, emphasizing the effort behind the project.

In his Instagram caption, Snoop added a light-hearted remark: “Thin line between love and hate [prayer emoji] ya kids and ya mama love me [laughing emoji]. Carry on.”

Album Performance Predictions

Despite the mixed reviews, *Missionary* is set to debut on next week’s Billboard 200 chart. However, predictions suggest that it may not perform as well as anticipated, with projections forecasting that the album will earn around 36,000 equivalent units in its first week, likely landing it at number 20. This would mark a significant downturn for both Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre, with Snoop potentially facing one of his least commercially successful releases.

In recent years, Snoop has seen a string of underperforming albums, such as *Bible of Love*, *Algorithm*, and *Bacc on Death Row*, which struggled to break into the top 100. Meanwhile, Dr. Dre has built an enduring legacy, never debuting outside the top 10 and consistently selling over 200,000 units in his first week. Despite the commercial forecasts, Dre has praised the quality of *Missionary*, calling it one of the best efforts in his illustrious career.

Looking Ahead

As fans await the Billboard rankings, all eyes will be on how *Missionary* manages to resonate with listeners in the coming weeks. Will critics come around, or will the project face another wave of scrutiny? The rapper himself remains optimistic, embodying his mantra of creating for the love of his craft.