When Snoop Dogg took the stage as host of Saturday Night Live on May 8, 2004, he chose to honour Mother’s Day in a heartfelt and memorable way. Dressed in a sharp pink suit that matched the tender tone of the occasion, he delivered a touching poem dedicated to his beloved mother, Beverly Tate. Though the poem was personal and specific, its sentiments struck a universal chord—making it a fitting tribute not just to his own mom, but to mothers everywhere. For anyone struggling to find the right words this Mother’s Day, Snoop’s poetic gesture serves as a beautiful source of inspiration.
Sitting in a wicker chair festooned with gorgeous pink and pastel roses, the rapper and Coach on The Voice held a single bloom in his hand as he began his piano-backed ode:
Mom, you’re my number one girl, a soft place to fall
When the world has betrayed me, you’re the first one I call
I’m your little peanut, my devotion is true
And I know that you love me ’cause I came out of you
You huffed and you puffed and you pushed the Snoop out
And for all that pushing, I’ll give you a shoutout
‘Cause I’m a tall ass mofo, and even back then
When I was a baby, I was like four foot ten
And because I was skinny, so tall and so lean
It was like you delivered a giant string bean
So thank you for letting me come out of you
Why don’t you go make your baby some Dinty Moore stew
Happy Mother’s Day Mom, I love you
And to all the mothers out there, what up ladies? You’re looking real good!
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Snoop Dogg during Saturday Night Live Season 29, Episode 19. Photo: Mary Ellen Matthews/NBC
Snoop Dogg’s mother Beverly Tate gave him his nickname
Snoop has credited his mom Beverly with instilling his love of music by getting him to sing and play piano at their church. She is also the one who gave him the nickname Snoopy, based on his love for the dog from the Peanuts cartoons. Eventually, Snoopy became Snoop Dogg, the Grammy-nominated phenomenon we know him as today.
Beverly passed away in 2021, and in 2025, Snoop paid tribute by releasing an album of gospel songs called “Altar Call.” Beverly appears on the album art, and the album was released on what would have been her 74th birthday.
Is Snoop Dogg coming back to The Voice?
Yes.
After a season away, the “Drop It Like It’s Hot” rapper is heading back to The Voice as a Coach for Season 28. He first served as a Coach in Season 26, then took a season off.
Now, he’s the first Season 28 Coach to be confirmed, and Season 27 hasn’t even ended yet. He landed in last place in his first season, so Snoop will likely be pulling out all the stops for his return.
Snoop Dogg appears on The Voice Season 26 Episode 10. Photo: Tyler Golden/NBC
SNL is celebrating Mother’s Day 2025 with a big TV star
Fresh off The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones and the debut season of Fallout, Walton Goggins is hosting the 2025 Mother’s Day show with Musical Guest Arcade Fire.
A tradition on SNL involves bringing out cast members’ mothers for some light roasting of their children, but the live comedy show has been paying tribute to moms in all kinds of ways for many years, including a few music videos and a special segment with New York tourism expert Stefon. New York’s hottest club late at night on a Saturday at 30 Rock!
The 2025 Mother’s Day episode of SNL will air Saturday, May 10 at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. You can watch all episodes of Saturday Night Live on Peacock.
