Video: Snoop Dogg Stars in Air New Zealand Commercial

Snoop Dogg continues his endorsement spree with an appearance in the new Air New Zealand campaign alongside controversial globe-trotting puppet Rico.

“Meet this guy [Rico] and you’ll understand why I wanted to work with him. He’s funny. He’s a little bit edgy and a little bit naughty, which is a nice change for an industry that is known for having some of the dullest marketing known to mankind,” said Snoop of working with the hilarious puppet created by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. 

In the commercial, Snoop phones Rico – who is trekking through New Zealand - and invites the furry creature to Los Angeles to record their very own ladies anthem “Hello Sunshine”. Surrounded by a bevy of beautiful ladies, the clip is brimming with innuendo and misspronunciations courtesy of the faux-Latino puppet.

Watch the Snoop x Rico Air New Zealand commercial [along with bonus Rico clip] after the jump: