Coronation Street has had its fair share of surprising celebrity fans over the years, but this latest revelation has left everyone stunned! Jack P. Shepherd, best known for playing David Platt on the long-running ITV soap, recently spilled some exciting details about none other than US rap legend Snoop Dogg’s secret connection to the show.
The 53-year-old hip-hop icon, whose real name is Calvin Broadus Jr., has long expressed his admiration for the British soap, even hinting at his desire to make a cameo appearance someday. Snoop, a self-proclaimed fan of Coronation Street, has often spoken about his love for the show’s characters, gripping storylines, and cinematic appeal. But what many fans may not know is that the rapper once sent a special shout-out to the cast that has now become part of Corrie folklore.
During a recent episode of the On the Sofa with Coulson, Jack, and Ben podcast, Jack P. Shepherd and his co-stars Ben Price (Nick Tilsley) and Colson Smith (Craig Tinker) reminisced about the time Snoop Dogg sent a video message to the Coronation Street team. The moment happened during the live episode party celebrating a major milestone for the soap.
“Remember when he sent that video to us?” Jack asked during the podcast. “They put it up on the screen, and there was Snoop Dogg going, ‘Yo, yo, yo, Coronation Street! 50 years, man! That’s sick!’ He was really into it. It was insane!”
Unfortunately, that special clip seems to have been lost over time, as it was before mobile phones had the ability to capture high-quality video like they do today. However, the cast members still recall the moment fondly, cherishing the fact that a global music superstar took time to acknowledge the show’s incredible legacy.
Snoop Dogg’s love for Coronation Street isn’t just a one-time thing. Back in 2010, after the show’s iconic tram crash storyline, the Drop It Like It’s Hot hitmaker tweeted a message to commemorate Corrie‘s 50th anniversary. The rapper has remained vocal about his admiration for the series, even stating in an interview with The Sun that he would be up for a guest role if given the opportunity.
“I adore Coronation Street. I’ll do it if they call me when they need me,” Snoop Dogg said. “I love the actors, the plots, the cinematography, and the reality itself. They’ve been a part of my culture, so I’d like to be involved.” 
Snoop also touched on the uniqueness of British soaps compared to American television, praising the raw, real-life elements that Coronation Street delivers. “That’s what the fans love,” he added, addressing the ever-changing landscape of television and the impact of cancel culture. “When you get me, you’re getting a unique experience.”
With such a huge endorsement from an international music sensation, could Coronation Street finally make Snoop Dogg’s dream come true? Fans are already buzzing at the possibility of seeing the rap icon behind the bar at the Rovers Return or getting involved in one of Weatherfield’s dramatic storylines.
For now, Snoop Dogg’s connection to Coronation Street remains a fascinating piece of TV history, but who knows—maybe one day, the legendary rapper will swap the Hollywood hills for the cobbled streets of Weatherfield!
