Snoop Dogg NFT marked a sensational breakthrough in the U.S. digital scene, smashing every sales record on Telegram and reigniting interest in NFTs. In just 30 minutes, the collection launched by the famous American rapper sold out, generating a revenue of 12 million dollars and demonstrating how the innovative formula of Telegram Gifts can captivate a wide audience, despite the sector’s crisis.
The launch of Snoop Dogg NFT on Telegram: numbers and details
The new Snoop Dogg NFT collection on Telegram has demonstrated the impact that a celebrity can have on digital dynamics. The collection, consisting of about 996,000 NFTs powered by the TON blockchain, has put up for sale animations and items inspired by Snoop Dogg’s typical style. These are digital images depicting vintage cars, swag bags, a digital dog, symbols related to marijuana, and numerous other thematic details.
These assets, defined as Telegram Gifts, are designed to be used as animated images on users’ Telegram profiles or converted into Stars, the new in-app currency of the platform. All of this, according to Pavel Durov – founder of Telegram – generated in less than half an hour 12 million dollars in sales, setting a new standard for NFT collections on messaging apps.
@SnoopDogg’s digital collectibles drop on Telegram sold out in just 30 minutes today, generating $12M in sales. Nearly 1M unique NFTs inspired by Snoop’s iconic style. Blockchain minting and the secondary market go live in 21 days. It’s going to be wild. pic.twitter.com/DeinT5C2f4
— Pavel Durov (@durov) July 9, 2025
Why the NFT market is looking at Telegram
The innovative approach of Telegram Gifts has been an element of extraordinary appeal. The possibility of wearing NFTs directly on the Telegram profile makes the experience more personal and visible, unlike other traditional markets. As a result, this approach could attract additional brands and intellectual property Web3 interested in replicating the format.
According to Zenith, NFT lead of TON, although the features introduced by Telegram have been active since January, the collaboration with a media figure of the caliber of Snoop Dogg marks the start of a new narrative for the NFT market.
NTF and market trends in 2024
The success achieved by the Snoop Dogg NFT collection partially disproves the widespread idea that the non-fungible tokens market has reached a standstill. Despite the considerable drop in volume recorded in recent months, with a decrease in transactions and total sales, this initiative has managed to recapture attention on a segment perceived by many as in decline.
The rapid sale of NFTs on Telegram can be read as a sign of recovery, fueled by the entry of influential creators and the adoption of innovative engagement mechanics.
Engagement strategy: new track and music video
The launch strategy for the Snoop Dogg NFT collection on Telegram was not limited to the mere distribution of digital assets. In parallel, the artist released the new track “Gifts” and a music video that visually presents all the NFTs and available collateral. This multimedia content received an excellent reception on social networks, boosting the hype and consolidating Snoop Dogg’s position as a pioneer among celebrities in the adoption of NFT systems.