Snoop Dogg to Perform at Race to Erase MS Gala (EXCLUSIVE)
by Payton Turkeltaub · VarietySnoop Dogg will perform at this year’s Race to Erase MS Gala. The 33rd annual event will take place on June 5 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
“I am thrilled to be able to perform at this year’s MS Gala in LA to bring attention to a great cause and important work that helps so many people,” said Snoop Dogg.
A multi-platinum recording artist and entrepreneur, over the course of Snoop Dogg’s careers, he has released 22 studio albums, sold more than 40 million records worldwide, earned 20 Grammy Award nominations and achieved chart-topping success across the globe.
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Founded in 1993 by Nancy Davis, Race to Erase MS is dedicated to the treatment and ultimate cure of Multiple Sclerosis. The annual gala is one of the foundation’s most important fundraising events, and supports research and therapeutic approaches to the eradication of MS. The gala will directly benefit the foundation’s Center Without Walls program.
“Each year, the Race to Erase MS Gala unites a passionate community dedicated to finding a cure,” said Davis. “We’re thrilled to welcome Snoop Dogg, a true icon, whose exciting performance will bring incredible energy to an all inspiring evening.”
Disney Entertainment Television Communications EVP Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul will be honored at the gala with the organization’s Medal of Hope. TV personality and ESPN sports analyst Jesse Palmer will host the evening, which will also feature a fashion show from L’Agence, a silent auction and a dinner with additional live musical performances.
For more information, go to erasems.org.