Among the patrons that evening was an unassuming customer—an individual who seemed to blend in with the crowd, despite the upscale surroundings. This man, dressed in a simple black sweater and faded jeans, entered the restaurant, weary from the pressures of his life. Little did anyone know that this man was none other
For weeks, Snoop had been exhausted by his constant obligations: his music, his business ventures, and the overwhelming expectations that came with his fame. Seeking a rare moment of peace, he slipped into Harmony Haven hoping to be treated as a regular diner, just a man enjoying a quiet meal away from the
As he was greeted by the hostess, Lara, who barely gave him a second glance, Snoop appreciated her indifference. He requested a table away from the windows, relishing the thought of anonymity. But while Snoop was seeking refuge, Diego Martinez, a waiter at the restaurant, was not having the best of days. At 35 years old, Diego had been working in the restaurant industry for over half his life. However, the last few years had been tough, especially at Harmony Haven, where hig
He was already in a foul mood after a tough morning: his mother needed an expensive medical treatment that insurance wouldn’t cover, and his younger sister depended on him for tuition. His stress was compounded by the thought of another long night at the restaurant, serving rich and often pretentious guests. When he was assigned to serve table 15, he was in no mood to be polite.
The man sitting at the table, who was none other than Snoop Dogg, looked like he didn’t belong in a luxury restaurant. His attire was simple, not befitting the typically well-dressed patrons who frequented the establishment. Diego couldn’t help but make a sarcastic comment about the man’s appearance, thinking to himself that the customer would likely order something basic and undemanding. He couldn’t have been more wrong.
As Diego approached Snoop’s table, he introduced himself and tried to engage the customer, but Snoop, clearly tired and distracted by his phone, didn’t immediately respond. He eventually ordered a whiskey neat, but when Diego tried to steer him towards a less expensive option from the wine list, Snoop’s order of a $2,500 bottle of wine took Diego by surprise. His assumption that the man couldn’t afford such a luxury began to cloud his judgment even more.
Throughout the evening, as Snoop made seemingly odd requests—like asking for ketchup with his $120 steak—Diego’s sarcasm grew sharper. He insulted Snoop’s choices, mocked his pronunciation of French dishes like foie gras, and even suggested he might feel more at home at a fast-food restaurant like Burger King. Snoop, however, was unfazed. Instead of responding with anger, he simply observed the situation with a calm smile and continued to document his experience on his phone.
As the night went on, Diego’s insults became bolder, but Snoop’s unflappable demeanor only made the situation more interesting. At one point, when Diego suggested that the customer might want to try something simpler, Snoop simply nodded and said, “Surprise me.” Diego, thinking he was dealing with an ignorant diner, selected a bottle of wine that he felt was in line with Snoop’s supposed taste. Yet again, Snoop’s response was nothing short of cool confidence. When he was handed a glass of wine, he examined it with interest, asking Diego what made the wine so special.
By this point, the other diners were beginning to notice the odd dynamic between the waiter and the customer. Whispers spread through the restaurant as guests speculated on who this calm, collected man was. Some of them seemed to recognize him, but Diego, focused solely on his disdain for the man’s perceived ignorance, was oblivious.
As the evening drew to a close, Diego prepared the bill with a mix of anticipation and disdain. The total was over $3,000, which Diego was sure would lead to an awkward moment when the customer’s card was declined. However, that moment never came.
When Diego approached the table to collect the payment, he was shocked to see Snoop pull out a black card. It was different from the regular credit cards, heavier, with a minimalist design. In that moment, Diego’s world came crashing down. He had spent the entire evening insulting one of the most famous figures in music, without realizing who he was. The card was unmistakable—it was a special credit card used by high-profile celebrities, and Snoop Dogg was not just any ordinary diner. He was the very person Diego had been mocking all night.
As Diego stood frozen, processing the revelation, Snoop spoke, his tone calm but with a subtle edge of amusement. “I think you owe me an apology,” he said.
In that moment, Diego realized that he had crossed a line. The truth hit him hard. He had treated Snoop like any other ordinary customer, underestimating him based on appearances, and it had cost him dearly. His earlier condescending attitude now seemed absurd in the face of the reality that he had been insulting a global superstar, someone who didn’t need to prove anything to anyone.
The manager, Thomas, who had been observing the interaction from afar, quickly intervened, sensing that the situation could escalate further. The staff, who had been privy to the drama all night, exchanged nervous glances. Diego’s behavior had been completely out of line, but none of them could have predicted that the repercussions would be this severe.
As the story spread, word of Diego’s treatment of Snoop Dogg went viral. The restaurant, which had been known for its high-class clientele and impeccable service, found itself at the center of a scandal. Customers and staff alike were left to question how something so simple as a waiter’s attitude could change the course of a night so dramatically.
For Diego, it was a turning point in his life. His arrogance had cost him more than just a tip; it had cost him his dignity. Snoop Dogg, on the other hand, handled the situation with grace and humor, a testament to his ability to rise above petty insults. What started as a night of condescension ended up changing Diego’s life forever. It was a lesson in humility, and one he would never forget.
The story of the waiter who insulted Snoop Dogg in a luxury restaurant would go down as one of the most talked-about tales in the city. It was a reminder that you never truly know who you’re dealing with, and sometimes, the most unassuming people are far more important than they appear.
Snoop Dogg May Become a Late-Night TV Host, and Why He Doesn’t Want to Host the Oscars
Snoop Dogg, late night talk show host? That could be the next evolution in the always-surprising career of the hip-hop icon, whose TBS game show “Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker’s Wild,” returns on Sunday for a second season.
“It’s the best job in the world to be a game show host, coming from being a rapper and a football coach,” Snoop recently told IndieWire. “This is a comfort zone for me.”
Of course, Snoop is no stranger to the hosting world, having landed an Emmy nomination last year in the outstanding reality host category, along with Martha Stewart, for “Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party.” But now, Snoop said he’s also kicking around some ideas that might put him in the same arena as Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon and his old buddy Jimmy Kimmel.
“There are people reaching out to me that like what they see and like what I’m doing,” he said. “We’re in conversations right now with some big networks that want to see Snoop Dogg on late night TV.”
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But nothing’s set in stone yet: “I’m trying to assess it all and see if it makes sense. Because I do a lot of things that enable me to be who I am. [But] getting into that world I won’t be able to because I’d have to be exclusively locked down to that particular position. So I’m trying to see what makes the most sense for me and my career.”
“The Joker’s Wild” executive producer Michael Strahan said Snoop exhibits a kind of confidence that makes him a natural host. “Not everyone who’s great on the microphone or a great entertainer can host,” he said. “I think Snoop has a certain swag to him, the way he puts people at ease, that people want to be around him. He has this certain aura that he puts off that people want whatever vibe he’s giving off.
“From day one, he knew he could do this no matter how unorthodox it may have seemed in the beginning,” Strahan added. “And he has proven everybody who said he couldn’t do it wrong. And everybody who believed in him right. If you’re going to commit to something you better believe that you can do it. There’s nobody who believes in himself more than Snoop.”
For Season 2 of “Joker’s Wild,” Snoop is handling the show by himself, without a co-host (which he had in Season 1). Instead, the game show – a revamped reboot of the 1970s staple – focused on bringing in more guest stars to participate in questions. Among this season’s cameos: Ice Cube, RuPaul, Wiz Khalifa, Kevin Smith, Aubrey Plaza, Paris Jackson, Hannibal Buress, Busy Philipps, Adam Devine, Bill Nye, Xzibit, Biz Markie, G-Eazy, Cheech and Chong, Julian Edelman, Dana White, Antonio Brown and Matthew McConaughey.
“That’s a challenge because you have to carry a show and no doubt in our mind that Snoop can carry it,” Strahan said. “But he blew everyone away with how he performed in Season 2. He absolutely crushed it.”
Below, IndieWire spoke to Snoop about how it has become cool to be a game show host, why so many hip-hop stars have gravitated to the job, and whether he’d ever host the Oscars.
It used to be cheesy to be a game show host, but how has that changed?
What they’re doing is they’re finding fly, cool hosts and then they’re putting a little twist on the shows to give it an upgrade. For example, when you look at Family Feud, Richard Dawson was a great host. He was phenomenal.
And he managed to somehow kiss every contestant.
Nowadays he’d have a hundred cases against him right now. The #MeToo society would be on his ass!
But passing the baton to Steve Harvey, he’s doing an exceptional job. Who would have thought? But Steve’s a comedian, he’s used to working a crowd, he’s used to holding a microphone in front of a lot of people. That’s why the game shows and the game show hosts are becoming fly and relevant and hip. And they dress proper and they look good and know how to talk. You watch the shows because you love the contestants but at the same time you love the show, and then you love the host.
Beyond the game play, it’s so much now about the host interacting with the contestants.
Well, my show is basically that. “Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker’s Wild.” Most of the categories are Snoop-ified and we put my flavor on it. We try to make it as fun as possible. But it’s a Snoop-based show. So when you’re watching you know it’s Snoop influenced all the way through.
You’re hosting a show, Method Man has a show, LL Cool J hosts a show, and there are others. What is it about MCs who have become game show hosts or hosts in general? Is it about that microphone?
I believe that, because “M.C.” stands for “Master of Ceremonies,” or “Microphone Controller.” And one thing about us in rap, the crowd is the hardest thing for us to control. Once you maintain control of the audience in the rop community, doing something like this, this is a cakewalk. There isn’t stress connected to it. Rap audiences expect you to be great, and you’ve got to be flawless, you’ve got to be on point. On this, you can mess up, do it over again, reshoot. We do pick ups, but I’m good, I don’t need a lot of pick ups. But just in case you mess up, you can do a pick up. In the rap world, you don’t get any pick ups. You mess up, you get booed.
And improvising while hosting is a lot like freestyle, right? You have to always be thinking ahead to what you’re going to say and how you’re going to react.
That’s a different kind of timing we have as rappers that’s an advantage we have as game show hosts. Our timing and ability to be witty and fast, and ability to freestyle and ad-lib. That’s a true advantage, especially on a game show where you don’t know what kind of contestants you’re dealing with, you don’t know what is going to happen. You have to be fast and on point. That’s why we’re getting these great jobs.
What’s the reaction in the hip-hop community to all your hosting gigs, including this and the show with Martha Stewart?
Everybody is clapping, standing at attention, wanting to be a part of it. We have celebrities all over this show working on categories and all sorts of things. They all came in here willingly and ready to perform and did funny shit, and all sorts of things that I didn’t expect. And when I did the Martha and Snoop show, we get any celebrity we want to come on and cook and have a good time. The reach that we have is incredible because it’s kinda hard saying no to Snoop Dogg.
Are you surprised at how mainstream that hip-hop has become? 50 Cent is a TV producer!
That’s gratification. “Power” is one of the best shows on TV right now. And to think that it came from 50 Cent is amazing. Everybody in the hood watches “Power.” He’s gratification. He’s a rapper that no one thought would be a great businessman, and he’s one of the greatest businessmen to come out of rap.
Quite a few people have emerged from hip-hop and become moguls by tackling so much beyond rap.
We call that diversifying your portfolio. That’s what we call it in the rap world.
Do you think it’s time to be enshrined in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. You’ve got to have been active for 25 years.
That’s this year. My first album came out 25 years ago this year. But I don’t do it for accolades. I don’t watch my highlights. I’m too busy making my next play. I ain’t got time to sit back and watch “Sportscenter” and see what I did.
What’s the most important thing you learned in hosting a TV show?
Control. To always maintain control and take your time. We rush sometimes as rappers. But in the game show world you can take your time and walk. That’s what I’m learning to do to be more precise. The more patient I am the better I am.
And now with Season 2 premiering, you’re up there by yourself. No more co-host. I can handle it. I’ve been doing this type of thing for a long time. I’m just happy they gave us a Season 2, that it was worthy of more episodes. Season 1 we did ten episodes, Season 2 we’re doing 20 episodes. I must have done something right.
What about hosting other gigs, like the Oscars?
I don’t know about hosting the Oscars, not enough motherfuckers like me be winning. But what else would I like to host? The AVNS [adult video awards]!
