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Snoop sparks up season two of HHGL

Rapper/actor announces kickoff of new season of Hip-Hop Gaming League; Lupe Fiasco, Warren G, Jalen Rose among those on board.

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Snoop Dogg has come a long way since his days as a cocaine-dealing Crip in Long Beach, California. The Grammy-nominated artist may have platinum records, an acting career, and a successful Pee-Wee football team, but last year he broke into new territory--he got gamer cred with the launch of the Hip-Hop Gaming League, of which he is commissioner.

Seriously, it's for his arthritis.
Seriously, it's for his arthritis.

Now the HHGL is getting passed around for a second time. Yesterday, Snoop and media company GGL announced that round two of the league is underway. Like last season, this year's crop of participants includes a mix of rappers, athletes, and other celebrities, all organized in a tournament that culminates in Las Vegas on February 16.

This year, the following will be trying to smoke each other for the title: Krazie Bone, Fredwreck, Just Blaze, Jalen Rose of the Phoenix Suns, Eric V (last year's winner), B-Real, Paul Wall, David Banner, Murs, Cobi Jones of the Los Angeles Galaxy, Lil' Wayne, Birdman, DJ Maseo, Rick Ross, Yung Joc, Lupe Fiasco, Malice, Pusha T, DJ Revolution, Darnell Bing of the Oakland Raiders, Brandon Marshall of the Denver Broncos, Wish Bone Warren G, Big Pooh, Hi-Tek, Lil Keke, Xololanxinxo, Layzie Bone, Boondocks creator Aaron McGruder, Trevor Ariza of the Orlando Magic, and Michael Robinson of the San Francisco 49ers.

"Yo, the HHGL is slammin' this season, with some of the baddest gamers in hip-hop and pro sports," said Snoop Dogg, in a statement. "This time around, the fans are gonna get into the game, going up against superstars like my main man Eric V, B-Real, David Banner, Lupe Fiasco, Lil Wayne, Warren G, Cobi Jones, and so many other brothas I can't even give 'em all shout-outs. Just play the game, ya dig?"

Those registered with GGL will have the chance to play in a parallel fans-only league and will have to weed their way through the competition to get to the Las Vegas finals.

NCAA 07 Football for the Xbox 360 will be the main game used in competition, but Snoop has the say to add Saints Row, Madden NFL 07, and NBA 2K7 to matchups "to spice up the league."

For more information, head over to the HHGL Web site.

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this stills sounds stupid to me still why do i care about a bunch of celebs playing games i would beat them in a sec flat like any other gamer than there would be no more leage

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i cant belive some members of Bone Thugs -N- Harmony are going to this ( i wanna go now!!!)

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lol, it's for his arthritis...

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c'mon snoop, drop it like its hot!

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How is adding ONE non-sports game "spicing up the league"??

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I thought Snoop was in jail.

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Screw snoop, i bet any gamer could kick the crap out of those people. I hate celebrities.

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all these haters on snoop dog, I guess they are mad because rock n roll is dead

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I'm gonna pop a cap in your ass you spawncamper lol!

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Let some of us real gamers go head to head with these guys for a chance to earn our way into the League, Snoop!

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Yiieah. This is awesome.

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now thats just pimping (l am black so l can say it) snoop is just so fly

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Sweet,a celebrity gamer league, but why the hell is a football game their main competition game?There's really no skill in gaming football.Try Gears of War.Their gonna add Saint's Row though,that's a good one.

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i know this sounds like a joke but i seriously have no idea what snoop said "Yo, the HHGL is slammin' this season, with some of the baddest gamers in hip-hop and pro sports," said Snoop Dogg, in a statement. "This time around, the fans are gonna get into the game, going up against superstars like my main man Eric V, B-Real, David Banner, Lupe Fiasco, Lil Wayne, Warren G, Cobi Jones, and so many other brothas I can't even give 'em all shout-outs. Just play the game, ya dig?" I guess i don't speak gangsta. can anyone explain me this whole article again please?

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The only good game on that list is Saints Row... :(

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Rats, at first I thought this was an article about a game where you could Hunt or Kill Hip Hop stars/Morons/Rappers... that sucks.. maybe someday....... sigh... , Muwhahahahahaha

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The Hip-Hop Gaming League?! HAHAHA :) :) :)

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Does sound great :)

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"Boondocks creator Aaron McGruder" The only person I give a darn about in that list. Honestly, who takes Snoop Dogg seriously these days? I realize he used to be a good rapper(whatever that means), but come on! The hip-hop gaming league? Good for a laugh, I suppose.

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So Hip-hop games are that boring...

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I would be willing to join in if they were playing decent games.

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thats a pretty cool list of people. i didn't know all of them played games

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great, sounds great

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lol

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Cool, sounds fun cuz those guys are cool

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I'd watch a highlight reel of this competition. "Those registered with GGL will have the chance to play in a parallel fans-only league and will have to weed their way through the competition to get to the Las Vegas finals." LOL. Nice work, Tim.

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They won't be able to. They would run with their tails between their legs after the beat down.

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if people here think this gaming league is a joke then sign up and see about trying to smoke Snoop and his boys.

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Sweet, Snoop Dogg Rules.

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No its no xfl. It's urban or is there something wrong with that?

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Look at that picture. GameSpot endorses drug use. I'm telling Jack.

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"Now the HHGL is getting passed around for a second time." "This year, the following will be trying to smoke each other for the title" This story is actually pretty funny. Nice work Tim. :)

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Haha, I love the captions that GameSpot puts on their picutures...

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yeah.... "arthritis"... :)

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i never heard of any of those ppl besides snoop and jalen rose. the games suck too

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haha predictable games :P

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.....the only cool game is saints row..

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some lame games haha

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I'll pass on that gaming league.

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Why 2 football games? Wheres the FPS love?

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That's just stupid

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i never heard of this hip hop gaming maybe it's the xfl verson of mlg

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