Serious Pimp is sponsoring 4 of the 12 MMA fights in Saturday’s Strikeforce. Herschel Walker rival Greg Nagy, Strikeforce 145 Pound Women’s Champion Cris Cyborg, Superstar Nick Diaz and Wes Sims will weigh in, walk in and walk out proudly wearing Serious Pimp Sunglasses.
January 29, 2010 — Known for its fervent support of MMA fighters and the sport in general, Serious Pimp is sponsoring 4 of the 12 fights listed on the card of Saturday’s STRIKEFORCE mixed martial arts (MMA) event. Airing Saturday, January 30 live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT), the event will be held at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.
“This fight card pits some of the best, boldest and baddest fighters against up-and-comings and even the 1982 Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker,” said Damian Kutzner, Serious Pimp CEO. “Fans are in for exciting, action-packed bouts and Serious Pimp is proud, as always, to show our support of the fighters.”
Known as the best female MMA fighter and the 145-Pound Strikeforce Female Champion Mrs. Cris “Cyborg” Santos is a Muay Thai Specialist with brutal punching power and submission skills.
“I am so excited to begin this partnership with Serious Pimp Sunglasses,” said Mrs. Cris “Cyborg” Santos. “I am in the process of finding people and companies that are on the same growth path as me and that are serious about making an impact in this business. I couldn’t think of another company that represents this sport better, both with their fighter support and coolness factor. I am happy to be able to join forces with Serious Pimp and have them on board with me, and my team, for this fight.”
Taking on NFL and NCAA football legend Herschel Walker, Greg Nagy is prepared to teach the MMA rookie all about the cage … and the mat. “Herschel Walker has a better chance of being selected as a 1st round draft pick for the NFL this year than he does of remaining standing at the end of the match,” said Nagy. “When it’s over I’ll meet the press for a victory interview in my Serious Pimp sunglasses!”
Nick Diaz takes on Strikeforce newcomer and current DREAM champion Marius Zaromskis for the Strikeforce welterweight championship in the main event. “I’m happy to be representing the U.S. in such a big fight and will be looking to win by head kick,” said Diaz.
“Win or lose, Serious Pimp respects the fight and all the fighters who enter the cage,” said Kutzner. “Both Zaromskis and Diaz are top notch fighters. Serious Pimp sponsored Zaromiskis in his last three fights and stand behind Diaz in this fight. Regardless of the outcome, the fans are in for a knock-out experience.”
Wes Sims bout against Bobby Lashley is also on the main card. “Cyborg, Nagy, Diaz and Sims stand out from the crowd,” says Kutzner. “Just like the Serious Pimp Sunglasses they’ll be wearing.”
About Serious Pimp
Serious Pimp designs sunglasses that blend Hip Hop style with MMA attitude. Since its inception in 1999, Serious Pimp has been a supporter of mixed martial arts, sponsoring a long list of fighters. Created by serial entrepreneur and business mogul, Damian Kutzner, Serious Pimp sunglasses and clothing is worn by entertainers and MMA fighters such as Snoop Dogg, Ice-T, Kimo Leopoldo and Jake Shields. For more info visit: http://www.SeriousPimp.com
Snoop Dogg at the Galaxy Concert Theatre, Santa Ana – The Hype: This intimate, highly-anticipated show came on the heels of the Long Beach-born rapper’s latest album, Malice in Wonderland. Most importantly, this rare show at the Galaxy promised a night of new hits, West Coast classics, clouds of chronic mist and G-Funk swagger delivered by the one and only Snoopy D-O-Double G.
The Show: Armed with more two decades of undeniable hip-hop hits and a blinged-out microphone, Snoop Dogg fired off an hour-and-a-half set packed with certified gangsta party anthems. And on a night where bad weather dominated the world outside, most people didn’t mind watching milky clouds drift from all a corners of the the darkness as bass line of “Tha Next Episode” inspired waves of “W’s” handed up from the pit. It was nice to see, given that five minutes before, people were booing at the stage instead of cheering.
Things at the Galaxy were getting tense up until the moment Snoop showed up. An hour’s worth of booze, body heat and Public Enemy blaring over the house speakers made things uneasy as fans waited not-so-patiently for the show to start. It was as if people forgot that stoner time runs at least an hour behind schedule. In Snoop’s case, we were lucky it wasn’t two hours.
Of course, his presence alone, following a brief hype session by his endless entourage, was enough to get the crowd back on track. And as he pummeled us with hit after hit, the night only got sweeter. Staying true to his ’90s roots, crowd-pleasers like “Gin and Juice” and “Snoop Upside Ya Head” weaved their way into the set as his lackadaisical flows met with taut bass lines and G-Funk hallmarks like George Clinton-indebted meandering synthesizers and real-feel drum loops.
At several points in the show, Snoop spit some verses from hit tracks of 2006’s Tha Blue Carpet Treatment (i.e.”I Wanna Fuck You,” and “That’s That”). The entire night, he could do no wrong, even when he took a random left turn,spitting a cover version of “Jump Around” by House of Pain (an anthem for anyone who remembers the beginnings of white-boy rap). As the set wore on, security guards started combing the audience for weed-smoking perpetrators (a futile effort if you’re going to be policing a Snoop Dogg show). You could tell Snoop’s high was still in full effect as he ambled around stage, rarely daring to do anything that required moving more than three feet in any direction. Not that he really had to.
One of the few sentimental moments of the show came when Snoop had the crowd raise a lighter (or a cell phone) as the DJ played the chorus of “Hail Mary” by the late-great Tupac Shakur, his fallen partner in crime. Waves of lights swarmed like fire flies as the crowd shouted the chorus in reverie: Come with me, hail Mary / Nigga run quick, see / What do we have here now? / Do you wanna ride or die? / La,la,la,la,la,la,la,la.
Ending things on a slightly more narcissistic note, the last segment of his set had the crowd screaming his name as his latest jam, “I Wanna Rock,” required lung power from the enitre crowd. As the beat cut in and out, the audience chanted “Snoooooop Dogg! Snoooooop Dogg! Snooooop Dogg!” underneath a chopped and screwed sample of Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock. Then, like any gangsta would, he ended things old-school with the immortal jam “Who Am I (What’s My Name),” recalling his days as “Snoop Doggy Dogg”. Though he’s gone by many names, last night’s concert reaffirmed that whatever moniker he choses, the rapper will always be at the top of hip-hop’s short list of West Coast legends.
Joe Con and Etienne opened the show.
The Crowd: Local fans sporting hoodies and suspiciously fake-looking gold chains mixed in with swarms of hot female fans of all ages (definitely some cougars in the mix) as well as a random assortment of pimps (or so they looked), young kids and one guy wearing an eye patch.
Overheard: Before Snoop got ready to launch into the classic piano plunking beat on “Still D.R.E.,” a lady in the back yelled “Thow us some blunts Snoop!” The guy she was with looked surprised.
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Snoop Dogg (AKA “Tha Doggfather”) collaborated with Serious Pimp to develop the “OG Bandana” Sunglasses, which are now available on Snoop’s official webstore: SnoopDogg.com. Additional new styles reflective of Snoop’s personal brand are also coming soon.
January 19, 2010 — Spotted frequently pimpin’ in Serious Pimp Sunglasses Snoop Dogg recently added the sunglasses line to the official Snoop Dogg web store. This announcement showcases Snoop’s passion for the ultra-hip Serious Pimp “OG Bandana” Sunglasses. Greater collaboration between Snoop and Serious Pimp is expected and will expand his international sunglasses line.
Hip-hop entertainers and fashion conscious fans are frequently spotted in these glasses, which are known for their unique design and hot colors. During an appearance by Snoop Dogg on ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ Regis Philbin commented on Snoop Dogg’s sunglasses proving that these glasses are for the style-savvy at any age.
“We are excited that Snoop chose to feature our sunglasses on his official web store,” said Damian Kutzner, Serious Pimp CEO. “It’s been our goal to create eye-catching sunglasses designs that embody the Hip Hop style and attitude. We look forward to developing more high-end signature sunglasses for Snoop Dogg and the Hip Hop community.”
Serious Pimp recently sponsored the private CD release party for Snoop Dogg’s newest CD Malice N Wonderland. Snoop Dogg and others from Tha Dogg Pound were caught sporting Serious Pimp style at the party.
“Snoop’s style is fresh. He added the Serious Pimp ‘OG Bandana’ Sunglasses to his web store because they reflect his style,” said Kutzner. “Snoop’s got a great eye and knows what his fans want. Because of this partnership they can now get it direct from Snoop’s store.”
Serious Pimp Sunglasses have also been seen on DJ Quik, Ice-T, and members of Tha Dogg Pound and The Game, among others.
About Serious Pimp
Serious Pimp designs sunglasses that blend Hip Hop style with MMA attitude. Since its inception in 1999, Serious Pimp has been a supporter of mixed martial arts, sponsoring a long list of fighters. Created by serial entrepreneur and business mogul, Damian Kutzner, Serious Pimp sunglasses and clothing is worn by entertainers and MMA fighters such as Snoop Dogg, Ice-T, Kimo Leopoldo and Jake Shields. For more info visit: http://www.SeriousPimp.com
Snoop Dogg participated in a special telethon on “Larry King Live” which raised more than $8 million in disaster relief for Haiti. Snoop was wearing his Serious Pimp “GODFATHER” Sunglasses on the show.
THIS IS HUGE!!! – We’ve partnered up with SNOOP DOGG aka “THA DOGGFATHER”… and we are now selling our Serious Pimp “OG Bandana” Sunglasses on Snoop’s Official webstore! – Click here to view: http://snoopdogg-store.sparkart.net/store
SNOOP DOGG performs “I Wanna Rock” on the Lopez Tonight show with Special Guest appearance by CYPRESS HILL!! – Check out DAZ & KURUPT rockin the SERIOUS PIMP “Godfather” Sunglasses! – Available @ http://www.SeriousPimp.com/sunglasses.php
