Snoop Dogg smokes a BLUNT following dinner with Don Cheadle… after setting internet alight by declaring he was ‘quitting smoking’

Snoop Dogg smoked a blunt in the backseat of a black SUV after dining in Santa Monica on Wednesday night, nearly a week after fooling many into believing he was giving up the habit.

The 52-year-old rap superstar had enjoyed a hearty Italian meal at Giorgio Baldi’s with his famous friend Don Cheadle.

The Oscar nominee — who turns 59 next Wednesday — was all smiles after hanging out with Snoop (born Calvin Broadus).

Don and Dogg have been friends for at least five years since he won a $100 chili-eating contest in 2018 when he appeared on VH1’s Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party.

Cheadle wore a black leather jacket over a matching T-shirt and jeans, as well as a shiny white pair of sneakers.

Back to work! Snoop Dogg smoked a blunt in the backseat of a black SUV after dining in Santa Monica on Wednesday night, nearly a week after fooling many into believing he was giving up the habit

Meanwhile, the 16-time Grammy nominee showed off his love for cannabis in a shiny green jacket, white durag and sneakers, as well as matching Death Row AOP $88 ‘Weed Hoodie’ and $69 ‘Weed Joggers.’

Last Thursday, Snoop – who has 185.6 million followers on social media – issued a shocking, down-to-earth statement: ‘I’m quitting smoking. After much thought and conversations with my family, I decided to quit smoking. Please respect my privacy at this time.”

On Monday, Dogg revealed that he was only trying to go viral to hype the ad campaign for Solo Stove’s $349.99 limited edition ‘The Snoop Stove – Bonfire 2.0 + Stand’.

“I know what you’re thinking: Snoop! Smoke is actually your thing!’ the Long Beach resident clarified.

‘But I’m done. I’m going smokeless. Solo Stove fixed fireplace. They take the smoke out.”

By Thursday, Snoop shared a video of him happily smoking a blunt and dancing along to Peso Pluma and Jasiel Nuñez’s 2023 song Lagunas before saying to the camera, “Happy Thanksgiving!”

Dogg will next produce and star as Jaycen Jenning in Charles Stone III’s football comedy The Underdoggs, which hits U.S. theaters on January 26 for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

The That’s How We Ballin rapper will also produce and voice Scratch in John D. Eraklis and Tara Nicole Whitaker’s long-delayed animated musical Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk.

Dinner time: The 52-year-old rap superstar enjoyed a hearty Italian meal at Giorgio Baldi with his famous friend Don Cheadle (L)

Dinner time: The 52-year-old rap superstar enjoyed a hearty Italian meal at Giorgio Baldi with his famous friend Don Cheadle (L)

Peace brother!  The Oscar nominee - who turns 59 next Wednesday - was all smiles after hanging out with Snoop (born Calvin Broadus)

But he didn't appear to have partook in his marijuana

Peace brother! The Oscar nominee — who turns 59 next Wednesday — was all smiles after hanging out with Snoop (born Calvin Broadus), but he didn’t appear to partake in his marijuana

'Spicing It Up': Don and Dogg have been friends for at least five years since he won a $100 chili-eating contest in 2018 when he appeared on VH1's Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party

‘Spicing It Up’: Don and Dogg have been friends for at least five years since he won a $100 chili-eating contest in 2018 when he appeared on VH1’s Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party

Swag: Cheadle wore a black leather jacket over a matching T-shirt and jeans, as well as a shiny white pair of sneakers

Swag: Cheadle wore a black leather jacket over a matching T-shirt and jeans, as well as a shiny white pair of sneakers

Meanwhile, the 16-time Grammy nominee showed off his love for cannabis in a shiny green jacket, white durag and sneakers

Represents his clothing brand!  He also wore the Death Row AOP $88 'Weed Hoodie' and $69 'Weed Joggers'

Represents his clothing brand! Meanwhile, the 16-time Grammy nominee showed off his love for cannabis in a shiny green jacket, white durag and sneakers, as well as matching Death Row AOP $88 ‘Weed Hoodie’ and $69 ‘Weed Joggers’.

Last Thursday, Snoop – who has 185.6 million social media followers – released a shocking, matter-of-fact statement: “I'm quitting smoking.  After much thought and conversations with my family, I decided to quit smoking.  Please respect my privacy at this time'

Last Thursday, Snoop – who has 185.6 million social media followers – released a shocking, matter-of-fact statement: “I’m quitting smoking. After much thought and conversations with my family, I decided to quit smoking. Please respect my privacy at this time’

'Fire Pit hot enough to make the Doggfather smokeless': On Monday, Dogg revealed he was only trying to go viral to hype the ad campaign for Solo Stove's $349.99 limited edition 'The Snoop Stove – Bonfire 2.0 + Stand'

‘Fire Pit hot enough to make the Doggfather smokeless’: On Monday, Dogg revealed he was only trying to go viral to hype the ad campaign for Solo Stove’s $349.99 limited edition ‘The Snoop Stove – Bonfire 2.0 + Stand’

On Thursday, the Long Beach resident shared a video of himself happily smoking a blunt and dancing along to Peso Pluma and Jasiel Nuñez's 2023 song Lagunas before telling the camera,

On Thursday, the Long Beach resident shared a video of himself happily smoking a blunt and dancing along to Peso Pluma and Jasiel Nuñez’s 2023 song Lagunas before telling the camera, “Happy Thanksgiving!”

In American cinemas from January 26!  Snoop will next produce and star as Jaycen Jenning in Charles Stone III's football comedy The Underdoggs for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

In American cinemas from January 26! Snoop will next produce and star as Jaycen Jenning in Charles Stone III’s football comedy The Underdoggs for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

In demand: Dogg will also produce and voice Scratch in John D. Eraklis and Tara Nicole Whitaker's long-delayed animated musical Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk

In demand: Dogg will also produce and voice Scratch in John D. Eraklis and Tara Nicole Whitaker’s long-delayed animated musical Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk

Congratulations!  The 11-time Emmy nominee was honored with the Grio Award for being an Environmental Champion Icon during a pre-recorded ceremony on October 20.

Congratulations! The 11-time Emmy nominee was honored with the Grio Award for being an Environmental Champion Icon during a pre-recorded ceremony on October 20.

Do you agree?  Byron Allen's second annual special for African American Excellence - also honoring Mariah Carey and Eddie Murphy - officially airs this Saturday on CBS/Paramount+

Do you agree? Byron Allen’s second annual special for African American Excellence – also honoring Mariah Carey and Eddie Murphy – officially airs this Saturday on CBS/Paramount+

'Our brilliant director!'  Don executive produced and directed two episodes of Apple TV+'s upcoming six-episode series, The Big Cigar, based on Joshuah Bearman's 2012 Playboy article about Black Panther Huey P. Newton's 1977 escape from Cuba (pictured in 2022)

‘Our brilliant director!’ Don executive produced and directed two episodes of Apple TV+’s upcoming six-episode series, The Big Cigar, based on Joshuah Bearman’s 2012 Playboy article about Black Panther Huey P. Newton’s 1977 escape from Cuba (pictured in 2022)

Meanwhile, the 11-time Emmy nominee was honored with the Grio Award for being an environmental champion icon during a pre-recorded ceremony on October 20.

Byron Allen’s second annual special for African American Excellence – also honoring Mariah Carey and Eddie Murphy – officially airs this Saturday on CBS/Paramount+.

Don executive produced and directed two episodes of Apple TV+’s upcoming six-episode series, The Big Cigar, based on Joshuah Bearman’s 2012 Playboy article about Black Panther Huey P. Newton’s 1977 escape from Cuba.