Inside Snoop Dogg & Martha Stewart's BFF Relationship

Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart have forged a friendship that has uniquely stood the test of time. The unexpected pair became one of Hollywood’s favorite duos. Despite the disparities in public perception, Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart’s friendship is a lesson in breaking stereotypes. The great friends have also worked together on many occasions, and almost fifteen years after their initial meeting, they are still inseparable.

Snoop Dogg has gained a reputation over the years for completing “side quests” in life. After having done it all, the laidback rapper has made several career ventures that have shaped his persona today. On the other hand, Martha Stewart has been widely known as a lifestyle guru. From her home-making business endeavors, including a successful cooking show, Stewart's media persona has largely been one associated with hospitality. The pair’s first couple of appearances together were met with admiration, but a close-knit bond undoubtedly took the world by surprise. Here’s a timeline of their enduring friendship.

The unlikely duo first met in 2008 on Stewart’s cooking show Martha. Snoop Dogg was a guest star on an episode, and joined in making mashed potatoes. The episode was a hit among viewers, who adored their witty banter and hilarious remarks together. Fast forward to 2009, and Snoop returned to the show, this time to make brownies. The Christmas-themed episode featured tons of not-so-subtle marijuana innuendos and showed how easily their chemistry flowed on camera. When Snoop asked Stewart when they’d be adding “the most important part” of the recipe to the batch, she cheekily said, “later.”

In 2010, Snoop Dogg referred to Martha Stewart as “sunshine” on Twitter. He asked for “some goodies” for a party, alluding to the brownies they made a year prior. Three years later, the rapper tweeted at the homemaker once more, this time with an edited photo of the pair making brownies on her show.

In March 2014, Stewart held a Reddit AMA, where she discussed her friendship with Snoop. “I wish I were closer friends with Snoop Dogg," Stewart replied. Eight months later, Snoop gave a shout-out to Stewart for inspiring his candle line. 

In 2015, the charming Snoop-Stewart duo finally reunited in front of the cameras for the first time since 2009. They appeared on Comedy Central’s Roast of Justin Bieber episode. Stewart would later reveal during a hilarious chat with Seth Meyers that she got high off all the secondhand smoke in the room. In spite of a long absence from the public, 2015 would mark the beginning of a string of appearances by the pair.

In 2016, Stewart and Snoop got into business together, but not before competing on $100,000 Pyramid where they both crushed it. Their cooking show, Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party was announced a month later. The show was met with rave reviews and featured a wide variety of guest stars. Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party was eventually nominated for an Emmy Award in the Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program category.

Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart continued to shower each other with love all through the rest of 2016. The rapper gushed about his friendship with Stewart in an interview with Rolling Stone. "I've never met anyone like Martha Stewart. When we come together, it's a natural combination of love, peace, and harmony," he said. 

Stewart also took to Instagram to show love to Snoop. She posted a selfie with him, as well as a painting Snoop made for her as a gift. By October, they were on Ellen together, playing a game of Never Have I Ever. Both stars revealed they had gotten up to a lot of shenanigans, including using their fame to get out of trouble and their experiences on nude beaches. 

In 2018. Snoop released his cookbook, From Crook To Cook: Platinum Recipes From Tha Boss Dogg’s Kitchen. Stewart wrote the foreword which was packed with many wholesome moments detailing the "remarkable experience" she had working with Snoop and how he taught her many cultural references and “new lingo”.

The third season of Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart’s cooking show featured a fun twist. The show was transformed into a competition, and celebrity guests would either be a part of Team Martha or Team Snoop. The trailer for the new season featured the pair in a hilarious Titanic spoof.

Even during the mandatory lockdown of 2020, Stewart and Snoop remained tight. The pair appeared on Stewart’s HGTV show Martha Knows Best, where she guided him on how to pot a tomato plant. Later in 2020, they baked cookies together on Zoom for a Salesforce event. 

Throughout 2021, Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart appeared together on multiple occasions. They were the co-hosts of the 2021 Puppy Bowl which airs annually before Super Bowl Sunday. They also judged a Halloween cooking competition, Snoop and Martha’s Very Tasty Halloween. In 2022, they returned as co-hosts for the Puppy Bowl once again. Later in the year, Stewart’s podcast The Martha Stewart Podcast featured Snoop Dogg as its first guest. 

Despite being 30 years apart in age, and having starkly contrasting backgrounds, Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart’s friendship has waxed strong. Both stars have respected each other’s cultures while finding some refreshing common ground. Their shared interests, particularly in food, brought them together, but their mutual respect has kept them going. 

Their bond has indirectly served to diminish racial stereotypes concerning friendships from separate worlds. While there have been eyebrow-raising moments regarding whether the pair encourage cultural appropriation, their genuine connection proves otherwise. Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart’s business endeavors have garnered a diverse crowd from all demographics. Between their back-and-forth banter and multiple business collaborations, the relationship has been a lesson in love. By embracing each other’s differences and similarities, Snoop and Martha as a duo have enjoyed great success.

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