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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Katie Fitzpatrick

Coronation Street responds to call from Snoop Dogg to join soap and suggests role for the megastar rapper

Coronation Street has been flooded with "make it happen" messages after rap megastar Snoop Dogg said he fancies starring in the ITV soap. The Drop It Like It's Hot rapper, real name Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, has revealed his love for Corrie and would be willing to swap Long Beach, California for the Weatherfield cobbles.

After telling The Sun that he would be up for having for a role in the world's longest-running soap, filmed in Trafford, Corrie has welcomed the idea of him gracing the street. And bosses have even suggested a role for him.

"He could serve hotpots in the Rovers, but he might drop it like it's hot..." Corrie tweeted from the official soap account. Snoop, 51, told The Sun at the launch of his new partnership with crypto casino Roobet: “Coronation Street, I love it. If they call me I’ll do it. I’ll play whenever they need."

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