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Snoop Dogg has announced plans to pay tribute to Coronation Street by opening up a replica version of the Rovers Return pub in Los Angeles.

Speaking to The Mirror, the rapper vowed that he will even have Betty Williams's famous hotpot on the menu when he launches his new business.

"I have watched Coronation Street for a lot of years and I'm in talks to do a cameo on the show, but until then a little bit of Corrie can come to me," the star explained.

"People are mad for themed pubs over here, so I am doing this properly. Nothing will stop me serving Betty's hotpot in my pub, man. If it didn't serve hotpot it wouldn't be a proper Rovers Return."

He added: "Coronation Street is where it's at. I've sent messages to the cast, they know I'm a fan."

Snoop - real name Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr - has often spoken of how much he enjoys watching Corrie. Back in August, he also declared that he would like an affair with Deirdre Barlow (Anne Kirkbride) if he ever made a cameo appearance on the show.

Digital Spy