While I wouldn’t advocate for substance use, it’s understandable why one might accept if Snoop Dogg extended an offer to share his marijuana.
Though Ed Sheeran has embraced sobriety from substances and alcohol currently, his past experiences suggest he enjoyed quite a few adventures, particularly his memorable encounter with Snoop Dogg.
The British musician behind “Azizam” has previously discussed his decision to abandon alcohol completely, along with quitting cigarettes, demonstrating his commitment to a more wholesome lifestyle.
Prior to becoming a parent, Sheeran likely embraced the typical experiences of a globally recognized musician, including participating in a cannabis session with the iconic rapper-a figure whose consumption is rivaled by only a select few celebrities, with Snoop himself acknowledging legends like Bob Marley and Willie Nelson among the greatest cannabis users.
Recently, Sheeran posted a TikTok video featuring himself and Snoop enjoying their respective indulgences (snacks for Sheeran while Snoop partook in marijuana). In the caption, Sheeran wrote that his previous smoking experience with Snoop resulted in him temporarily losing his vision, to which Snoop responded in the comments with a friendly greeting1.
While reddened eyes are a typical reaction to cannabis use, along with impaired judgment and increased appetite, it’s unusual for someone to consume enough to experience temporary blindness.
@edsheeran Last time i smoked with snoop i lost the ability to see
♬ Azizam – Ed Sheeran
Yet this was exactly what happened to the performer from Ipswich, who has elaborated on this incident-which also involved Russell Crowe-in greater detail previously.
During an October 2023 appearance on Conan O’Brien’s podcast, Sheeran explained that he was backstage where continuous cannabis smoking was occurring. He felt compelled to participate at some point just to have the experience of smoking with Snoop Dogg. After trying a small amount initially and feeling fine, he continued with several more portions, ultimately reaching a point where he looked at Snoop and realized he had temporarily lost his vision.
Snoop has likely developed considerable tolerance after years of cannabis use, making Sheeran’s initial experience with him comparable to making one’s professional debut in a World Cup Final.
Fortunately, Sheeran’s vision returned shortly afterward, though it’s easy to understand why he’s avoided similar experiences in recent years following such an alarming episode.