Snoop Dogg EliminatesThe VoiceContestant Who Performed '1 of the Hardest Songs You Could Ever Give Somebody to Sing'

Mar. 15, 2025

Snoop Dogg on ‘The Voice’.Photo:Tyler Golden/NBC

Tyler Golden/NBC

Snoop Doggmade a surprising elimination onThe Voice.

During the Monday, Nov. 25 episode of the NBC singing competition show, Aliyah Khaylynwowed the judgeswith her performance ofWhitney Houston’s 1992 hit “I Have Nothing.”

Khaylyn, 23, said that her mom and siblings used to listen and dance to the late singer growing up, making the performance even more meaningful to her.

Snoop, 53, praised the Philadelphia native, saying she worked on “one of the hardest songs that you could ever give somebody to sing on this show.”

Other coaches were also in shock.Gwen Stefanisaid “I’m in shock right now,” as Khaylyn wrapped up her song. “If you don’t have music out soon, I’m gonna cry, ’cause I love your voice,“Reba McEntiretold her. “You’re so good.”

Aliyah Khaylyn performs on ‘The Voice’.Griffin Nagel/NBC

Griffin Nagel/NBC

“I saw greatness. I believeSimone [Biles, guest mentor]gave you some information about standing in your own power. You stood in your power tonight,” Snoop said following her performance.

“I’m trying to hold back the tears because you set yourself up for stardom and I’m honored to have been your coach,” he concluded. “You pleased me tonight.”

“Aliyah, she did exactly what I wanted her to do,” Snoop said in a confessional. “The way she performed, she is definitely on that turntable as far as who’s going to go with me.”

Aliyah Khaylyn performs on ‘The Voice’.Casey Durkin/NBC

Casey Durkin/NBC

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Despite her impressive rendition, Snoop cut Khaylyn from the playoff rounds, after previously stealing her from TeamMichael Bubléin the Battle Rounds.

“She was holding her own, so I felt like she deserved to be with my team, because I can give her exactly what she needs,“the rapper saidwhen he took her onto her team in October.

Team McEntire’s Edward Preble, Katie O and Lauren-Michael Sellers were eliminated during last night’s episode.

Snoop Dogg on ‘The Voice’.Trae Patton/NBC

Trae Patton/NBC

Playoffs forThe Voiceconclude on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 9 p.m. on NBC.

source: people.com