Hip-hop superstar Snoop Dogg has become a part owner in a new women's football team.

The Drop It Like It's Hot hit-maker has bought shares in the Los Angeles Rideretts, who will play in the newly-formed Lady Arena Football League (LAFL), where padded players wear lingerie-style uniforms.

The LAFL will begin its inaugural season in May.

Snoop Dogg already coaches his own children's teams in the Snoop Youth Football League, and he holds his annual Snooperbowl championship for the kids on the eve of the Super Bowl.