Snoop Dogg releases 'Christmas in Minnesota' ahead of Vikings halftime performance
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(FOX 9) - Snoop Dogg has released a new Minnesota-themed holiday song ahead of his Christmas Day performance at the Vikings-Lions game on Netflix.
Christmas in MN
What we know:
Snoop Dogg shared his new single "Christmas in Minnesota," via his label Death Row Records, on Christmas Eve.
The track itself seems to be a slight promotion of Snoop's halftime performance on Thursday. The cover art shared on Instagram depicts Santa Claus and his sled flying over Minneapolis, with a clear – though geographically incorrect – view of U.S. Bank Stadium and an arena that might be Target Center – which is referenced in the lyrics.
Dig deeper:
As you'd expect, the lyrics include plenty of Minnesota references, including nods to Anthony Edwards, "Minnesota Nice," and the state's 10,000 lakes. Also, based on the lyrics, Snoop, a longtime marijuana advocate, appears to be embracing Minnesota's legalized cannabis.
What you can do:
The song is available on most streaming platforms, including YouTube.
What's next:
The Vikings-Lions kickoff at 3:30 p.m. at U.S. Bank Stadium.