Fact Check: Was Snoop Dogg denied first-class boarding on a flight due to his skin color?
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In the age of clickbait headlines and AI-crafted narratives, it seems no one is safe from bizarre internet rumors—not even Snoop Dogg.
Earlier this month, a viral video claimed the iconic rapper was denied first-class boarding on a flight because of his skin color. The clip racked up hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube.
Viral clip makes bizarre claims about Snoop Dogg
The drama began when a YouTube channel called Chidi & Ivy Studios uploaded a video titled “Snoop Dogg Denied First-Class Boarding Due to Skin Color – His Response Shocked Everyone!”
The accompanying thumbnail only added fuel to the fire, showing what appeared to be Snoop and a flight attendant in a heated moment, allegedly involving airport law enforcement.
That said, none of it was real. The video—its images, script, and narration—was pieced together using artificial intelligence. The so-called “evidence” in the video was pretty much nonexistent. No source, no mention of the airline, airport, or even the flight destination.
The narrator set the scene with this dramatic introduction: "Snoop Dogg was prevented from boarding a plane first class due to his skin color. What he did next will make you cry."
What followed was a vividly detailed—but entirely fictional—account of Snoop supposedly being stopped at the boarding gate by a flight attendant named Clara. The video even described how onlookers gasped and pulled out their phones, while Snoop maintained his signature cool composure.
Despite the lack of any credible evidence, the video spread like wildfire. Uploaded on December 4, the original clip amassed over 79,000 views. And it wasn’t just this video—other channels quickly jumped on the bandwagon, creating similar videos with equally sensational headlines.
One video uploaded by the channel VeedStory racked up over 736,000 views.
The timing of the rumor may have added to its believability. Snoop Dogg — real name Calvin Broadus Jr — was in the middle of a big media push to promote the season finale of 'The Voice'—where he serves as a co-judge—which aired on December 10. He was also hyping up his latest album 'Missionary' which dropped on December 13.
With his name all over the headlines, it’s easy to see how fans could fall for the fake drama.
Fact Check: False
There’s zero evidence that Snoop Dogg was denied boarding on a first-class flight—or any flight for that matter. No reputable news outlet has reported on such an incident. And let’s be real—if something like this had happened, it would have been everywhere, Snopes noted.
The video’s narrator also claimed that Snoop posted about the experience on social media. However, a quick scroll through his Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) accounts shows no such post.
Having said that, if you dig into the Chidi & Ivy Studios YouTube channel, you’ll find their “About” section makes it pretty clear they’re all about fictional storytelling:
"We create fictional narratives that explore critical issues such as police dynamics, racism, inequality, and injustice. Through thought-provoking and engaging stories, we aim to spark meaningful conversations and inspire change. Disclaimer: All stories are fictional representations meant to highlight the impact of prejudice and the importance of equality.”
So, yes, the video was fake and designed as a “what if” scenario to provoke thought. Unfortunately, many viewers took it at face value, likely missing the fine print about its fictional nature.
Snoop Dogg’s actual flight history
While this particular story is fake, it’s not the first time Snoop Dogg has been tied to airport drama.
Back in 2006, Snoop was banned from flying British Airways after an altercation at Heathrow Airport that made international headlines. He’s also been barred from entering countries like Norway and Australia due to legal troubles and his “bad boy” reputation.
But let’s be clear—none of that has anything to do with this recent first-class boarding rumor.
