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TV News Anchor Barbie Bassett Removed After Quoting Snoop ... (Deadline)

There has been no sign of the Mississippi meteorologist since March 8.

And Bassett has not shared anything on Twitter since the same day – her silence including this weekend when a deadly tornado struck Mississippi, sparking huge chatter among meteorologists. [Mississippi](https://deadline.com/tag/mississippi/) morning news anchor woman since she voiced a [Snoop Dogg](https://deadline.com/tag/snoop-dogg/) phrase on air earlier this month. (“Nizzle” is slang for the N-word.)

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Mississippi meteorologist and news anchor apparently removed ... (The Independent)

Mississippi meteorologist and news anchor apparently removed after quoting Snoop Dogg live on air · Bassett previously apologised for another on-air comment in ...

During his show, the Bassett has also been absent from Twitter since then. [rapper gave a moment to his popular Just Eat advert](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/snoop-dogg-just-eat-advert-concert-b2306452.html). [Clarion Ledger](https://eu.clarionledger.com/story/news/2023/03/24/wlbt-barbie-bassett-leaves-after-racially-insensitive-comments/70046542007/). [tornado, which hit Mississippi last weekend](https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/mississippi-alabama-tornado-rolling-fork-us-b2307968.html). [Mississippi](/topic/mississippi) morning news anchor has been absent from her station since she quoted [Snoop Dogg](/topic/snoop-dogg) live on air earlier this month.

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TV star abruptly yanked off air after quoting Snoop Dogg during live ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Barbie Bassett was slammed for the comment made during a broadcast on NBC affiliate WLBT but some social media users defended her and claims she shouldn't ...

And for that, I humbly ask for your forgiveness and I apologize to everyone I have offended. “I will learn from this and participate in training so I can better understand our history and our people. Absolutely not a reason to be fired." One user tweeted: "I have to be honest about this. She is amazing at her job and she would never hurt a fly. That’s not a reason to

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TV news anchor is fired for using the N-word while quoting Snoop ... (MARCA.com)

Barbie Bassett, a morning news anchor in Mississippi, seems to have been fired after using a popular phrase coined by Snoop Dogg on air.

- US News.

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Quoting Snoop Dogg's Famous "Fo Shizzle" Line Lands Mississippi ... (kpel965.com)

Barbie Bassett, chief meteorologist at WLBT in Mississippi, hasn't been on the air in three weeks.

And for that, I humbly ask for your forgiveness and I apologize to everyone I have offended. "Now, I would like to apologize to you. I have apologized to Carmen Poe," Bassett said at the time. It is not the first time Bassett has gotten in trouble with problematic comments. However, there are some who say the phrase in full could be seen as racially insensitive. According to reports, she quoted Snoop Dogg's famous

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Snoop Dogg laughs off Chris Rock's claim that he is the 'Morgan ... (Daily Mail)

Snoop Dogg insists there is no rift with Chris Rock after the controversial comedian made light of his numerous endorsements during a Netflix stand-up show.

I’ll be giving you a piece of me without licensing a piece of me out of there. But actually being a part of the development of the game, from start to finish.' He added: 'I’m the missing piece of the puzzle. 'We had a mutual interest in giving back, to help certain people who couldn’t touch as much money as us, have an opportunity to,' he told MailOnline of his involvement. You stand behind your brand, but there are some things in life that don’t mix with me and I can’t promote everything, so sometimes I do have to say no.' 'I say no a lot,' he said.

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Snoop Dogg clears out the air after the comic's Netflix spike: 'Chris ... (The News International)

Snoop Dogg cleared the air after Chris Rock's spikey joke about him that he is the Morgan Freeman of hip hop on the Netflix show.Chris Rock made jokes about ...

You stand behind your brand, but there are some things in life that don’t mix with me and I can’t promote everything, so sometimes I do have to say no." "Chris Rock is my friend," the hip-hop star began. He reiterated, "I say no a lot, I don’t want to blast anyone and say I said no to this person or that person, but there are one or two people where it’s not about the money and more about the association by affiliation."

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Mississippi TV news anchor Barbie Bassett taken off air after quoting ... (al.com)

Barbie Bassett has not returned to the anchor desk at NBC affiliate WLBT since the March 8 broadcast.

And for that, I humbly ask for your forgiveness and I apologize to everyone I have offended.” “Now, I would like to apologize to you. The station’s chief meteorologist as well as anchor, Bassett has previously caused controversy with a comment, referring to a black reporter’s “grandmammy” on air.

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Mississippi news anchor removed from job after quoting famous ... (Washington Times)

A White news anchor and meteorologist in Mississippi has been off the air for weeks after she used a phrase from rapper Snoop Dogg that references a racial ...

That’s not a reason to fire that woman,” the radio host said. Ms. Bassett approved of the notion by saying “Fo shizzle, my nizzle.” The word “nizzle” is slang for the N-word.

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Mr. Porter Collaborates with Snoop Dogg on “Godfather of Harlem ... (Eminem.Pro)

The “Godfather of Harlem: Season 3” original series soundtrack has a joint from Snoop and Mr. Porter on the tracklist called “Tomorrow”.

The soundscape makes Snoop sound softer and more reflective than usual as well. FredWreck shares credits with Denaun, but from the first chords, you can hear that soulful sound that has become Mr. The track features Mr.

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Snoop Dogg reacts to Chris Rock's bitting joke: 'Chris Rock is my ... (Geo News)

Snoop Dogg has no hard feelings with Chris Rock despite the controversial comedian's spikey joke on his numerous brand deals.

You stand behind your brand, but there are some things in life that don’t mix with me and I can’t promote everything, so sometimes I do have to say no." "Chris Rock is my friend," the hip-hop star began. He reiterated, "I say no a lot, I don’t want to blast anyone and say I said no to this person or that person, but there are one or two people where it’s not about the money and more about the association by affiliation."

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Snoop Dogg's Lyric And Signature Catchphrase Was The Reason ... (UPROXX)

Use of rapper Snoop Dogg's signature catchphrase and lyric was the reason why one Mississippi news anchor got fired from the station.

Users now feel that Bassett’s use of the term “nizzle” was intentional. “Mammy” is a negative stereotype of Black women seen in earlier films where Black women were domestic servants to white families. Bassett’s professional biography has also been scrubbed from the website.

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Mississippi news anchor has not appeared on air since using racial ... (USA TODAY)

A WLBT newscaster from Mississippi is no longer listed as a member of its news team after quoting a Snoop Dogg lyric on air earlier this month.

[Snoop Dogg's latest business venture](https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/03/06/19-crimes-wine-sauvignon-blanc-snoop-dogg/11413003002/), Snoop Cali Blanc, his fourth wine in his successful Cali Wine Collection. Several commented on the March 8 incident, but Bassett did not respond to those comments. Bassett earned the Seal of Approval from the American Meteorological Society and has been awarded "Best Weathercast" by the Associated Press several times. [claiming sexual assault and battery](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/04/08/snoop-dogg-lawsuit-accuser-drops-sexual-assault-and-battery-case/9509971002/) How many albums?](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/08/10/how-old-is-snoop-dogg-age/10237118002/) [story coming to the big screen](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/11/10/snoop-dogg-movie-universal-pictures/8322216001/) And for that, I humbly ask for your forgiveness, and I apologize to everyone I have offended. “Last Friday on our newscast ‘Today at 11’, I used a term that was offensive to many in our audience and to my coworkers here at WLBT. The last part of the lyric referenced a racial epithet for Black people. Bassett did not respond to direct messages on Twitter, Facebook and her personal website. "Now, I would like to apologize to you. WLBT officials did not return phone calls, emails or texts related to Bassett's status.

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I reject a lot of endorsements, says Snoop Dogg (Crow River Media)

The 51-year-old rap star has appeared in numerous ad campaigns in recent years, but Snoop insists he's much more selective than people think. The rapper - whose ...

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Mississippi News Anchor Off The Air After Dropping Snoop Dogg ... (HuffPost)

WLBT's Barbie Bassett made the remark during a discussion about the rapper's wine business earlier this month.

And for that, I humbly ask for your forgiveness and I apologize to everyone I have offended. “I can’t mend the hurt my comment caused. “Now, I would like to apologize to you. [in an apology](https://www.wlbt.com/2022/10/31/barbie-bassett-apologizes-comments/), said she did not intentionally use the term and apologized to the reporter for the “insensitive and hurtful” comment. [Dictionary.com noted](https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/fo-shizzle-my-nizzle/), and – in part – refers to a racial epithet. [according to the Mississippi Clarion Ledger](https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2023/03/24/wlbt-barbie-bassett-leaves-after-racially-insensitive-comments/70046542007/).

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News anchor removed after on-air comment (NEWS.com.au)

A Mississippi morning news anchor appears to be out of a job after saying a popular Snoop Dogg phrase on air earlier this month.

That’s not a reason to fire that woman.” And for that, I humbly ask for your forgiveness and I apologise to everyone I have offended.” She continued: “I will learn from this and participate in training so I can better understand our history and our people. “She might not even know what ‘nizzle’ means, yo. I pray you’ll forgive me and that you’ll extend grace through this awful mistake.” “Now, I would like to apologise to you.

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Roobet launches first Snoop Dogg game, Snoop's Hotbox (Gambling Insider - In-depth Analysis for the Gaming Industry)

As the company's Chief Ganjaroo Officer, the new game is based on Roobet's original game, Crash. Roobet Co-founder Matt Duea said,

Roobet Co-founder Matt Duea said, "It's incredible having Snoop Dogg on board as our Chief Ganjaroo and game collaborator. So let's roll, keep it positive and have some fun.” “Together with our Chief Ganjaroo, we’re slowly Snoopifying Roobet’s games offering.

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Snoop Dogg at Resorts World Birmingham - tickets, set list, parking ... (Birmingham Live)

Snoop Dogg's rescheduled tour is finally in Birmingham - and the rapper is not coming alone. Joined by special guests D12 and Versatile, the rapper's 'I ...

Customers are only permitted one bag per person at Resorts World Arena and rucksacks are not allowed. You can also choose the NEC Express option which costs £21.50. There are more than 16,000 spaces on the NEC site. If you don’t drive, but want to be dropped off closer to the venue, taxis and Ubers are alternative options. California Love (2Pac cover) Regulate (Warren G cover) Snoop Dogg kicked off the UK leg of his tour in London last week. Boyz-N-The-Hood (Eazy-E cover) Wiggle (Jason Derulo cover) With an army of sing-along anthems, the Californian superstar's show should be one to remember in Birmingham. The Birmingham date was then planned for last year, but like the rest of the UK & Ireland tour, was rescheduled due to ‘unforeseen scheduling conflicts’. Joined by special guests D12 and Versatile, the rapper’s ‘I Wanna Thank Me’ tour will head to

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US TV news anchor Barbie Bassett taken off air after quoting Snoop ... (Stuff.co.nz)

TV news anchor Barbie Bassett used a phrase - which includes slang for the n-word - when the idea of a Snoop collaboration with a newsroom journalist was ...

And for that, I humbly ask for your forgiveness and I apologise to everyone I have offended.” She has been a news anchor at the company for over 20 years. Mississippi news anchor Barbie Basset fired for saying “Fo Shizzle My Nizzle” live on air when discussing Snoop Dog new wine collection. * “Now, I would like to apologise to you.

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Snoop Dogg rejects a lot of endorsements (NEWS.com.au)

Snoop Dogg insists he's selective about the ad opportunities he accepts.

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