{
  "id": 3850790,
  "title": "Snoop Dogg Is Hiring an Ice Cream Taster & It Pays $10k a Month",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/snoop-dogg-is-hiring-an-ice-cream-taster-it-pays-10k-a-month",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T00:03:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/snoop-dogg-ice-cream-taste-tester-dr-bombay-1236326881/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Snoop Dogg, the renowned rapper, has teamed up with global HR firm Deel to seek an official ice cream taste tester for his company, Dr. Bombay. The remote position pays a substantial $10,000 per month and is open to applicants worldwide. Snoop made the announcement in a video on his social media, expressing his interest in finding the perfect candidate to represent the company's nostalgic flavors such as Long Beach Fruit Cart, Sticky Caramel Apple Pie, and Peanut Butter Jelly Time.\n\nThe primary responsibility of the role would be to track food and flavor trends across global markets, identify what is culturally relevant and socially resonant, and report back on people's eating, drinking, sharing, and talking habits. The ideal candidate would also document tasting experiences in a manner that feels native to social media, serve as an eyes and ears for Dr. Bombay on the ground, and contribute ideas for flavor inspiration and marketing concepts. Additionally, the individual would participate in check-ins with Dr. Maya and the team to discuss their findings.\n\nThe essential requirement for this position is the ability to perform sensory evaluations, including taste, aroma, and texture, of dairy-based ice cream products. Proficiency in English is essential, while additional languages are a bonus. The job description also mentions that the position is a three-month fixed-term independent contractor engagement and is open to non-traditional applicants and creators. Interested individuals can apply for the role through Deel.com/Snoop.",
  "summary": "Apply now if you think you have what it takes.",
  "key_points": [
    "Snoop Dogg hires ice cream taster for Dr. Bombay",
    "Position pays $10,000 monthly, remote work",
    "Candidate must evaluate ice cream flavors and trends"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This unusual hiring move signals that Snoop Dogg's company, Dr. Bombay, is prioritizing social media savvy and trend-tracking abilities to drive its nostalgic ice cream flavors and marketing efforts.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}