Some Blunt Advice For The Royal Family

NOVEMBER 23--According to British tabloids, Prince Harry is hoping to book hip-hop star Snoop Dogg for a 2011 engagement party celebrating his older brother Prince William’s marriage to Kate Middleton.

But the royals may want to check out the MC’s contract rider before bringing Snoop (real name: Calvin Broadus) to the palace stage.

Among his list of demands, Snoop--who once rapped about smoking “‘til your eyes get cataracts”--directs promoters to stock his dressing room with sixteen packs of Swisher Sweets cigarillos (“No flavor, No tips”). Excerpts from Snoop’s 2010 rider can be found here.

These 80 smokes (five come to a pack) will, of course, be crammed with the best marijuana available in the British Empire. Or the best marijuana that can be smuggled past customs agents.

To counteract the subsequent munchies, the 39-year-old performer requests an array of snacks, including a tray of chocolate brownies, assorted candy bars “(Snickers, Resse’s, Kit Kats etc),” and bags of Skittles, Now and Later, Starburst, and potato chips.

Other demands on Snoop’s 2010 rider include the provision of “1 Xbox 360 w/2 controllers and the latest Madden Football game, Latest FIFA Soccer game and Latest NBA 2K” and “an oversized jersey from the popular local sports team.” Perhaps the princes could procure a Wayne Rooney Man U jersey at a reduced price.

Snoop also asks, “Please also have a local masseuse (female) on call as well.” (3 pages)