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Snoop Dogg and an Unusual Pet: A Roach Named Gooch

Snoop Dogg and his pet roach, Gooch
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Snoop Dogg and The Unlikely Roommate

Snoop Dogg, a renowned figure in the hip-hop industry, recently shared a humorous anecdote about his encounter with an invincible insect that became his unexpected cohabitant. During a recent conversation with the Hip Hop Wolf, Snoop Dogg revealed that he once took in a roach as a pet.

In his own words, “Gooch use to live with me. In my apartment, I had a roach that we couldn’t kill. We tried to kill the muthaf**ka when we first moved in, and he wouldn’t die, so we called him ‘The Gooch.'”

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The Growth of Gooch: A Roach’s Journey

The story didn’t end there. Snoop Dogg described how this roach, now named Gooch, continued to grow in size during his stay. “He just kept getting bigger and bigger. I stayed in that apartment for like about six, seven months — cuz grew to the size of about a whole dollar bill.”

Gooch was not just a pet but a part of the household. Snoop Dogg added, “He was about the size of a whole dollar bill. We called him ‘The Gooch’ — we leave food out for him and everything.”

Snoop Dogg Background

Snoop Dogg, born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., is a prominent figure in the hip-hop industry. He has released numerous albums, including Doggystyle, Tha Doggfather, and R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece. Explore his albums in Snoop Dogg Albums | A Guide.

His unique style and persona have made him a cultural icon. This story of Gooch adds another layer to the intriguing life of Snoop Dogg.

Your Fearful Encounter: A Question to Ponder

Which creature instills the most fear in you? Have you ever had a terrifying encounter with this creature? Have you ever had an odd pet?

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Talmage Garn Hip-Hop Music Journalist
Talmage Garn covers hip-hop for 92.5 The Beat with a deep love for the culture — from Gucci Mane to J Dilla, The Clipse to A Tribe Called Quest, and right back to Gucci. When he’s not writing about beats and bars, he’s reading music history books, making beats of his own, or getting his hands dirty in the garden. Hip-hop head, book nerd, always digging — crates, kicks, and compost.
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