It's In The Game

Snoop To Perform On Video Game Awards 09:00PM ET December 8, 2009 Contributor : Eddie "Spotlight" Yancey, III A Rocky Williform Company Alright all you video game heads. Spike TV's 7th Annual "Video Game Awards 2009" Show is set to premiere live this Saturday, December 12, 2009, at 8 PM ET. The awards show, which is broadcast in over 180 countries and territories worldwide, will have some of the biggest names in Hollywood, sports, music, video games, and more. Some of those stars that will be in attendance include Green Day, Tony Hawk, and Mike Tyson among others. The big homie Snoop Dogg is scheduled to perform at the show as well. Snoop is hands down one of the most commercially successful rappers to date. His broad fan appeal range is very impressive. From his numerous television shows and films to his countless special appearances at awards shows not generally thought of as ones where rappers would be invited to, Snoop has branded himself greatly to be able to expand into numerous markets. Come on now, nephew was even invited to the CMA's. What rapper has pull like that? This special performance from Snoop is just another example of a way that he diversifies himself from your normal rapper. That's one of the main reasons why he has been such a great crossover hit for generations. This performance for Spike TV is yet another example of great marketing by Snoop, especially since his new CD, Malice n Wonderland, hitting stores today. Plus, Snoop is big on video games so you know he's going to enjoy himself, but when doesn't he?