In the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit episode “Diss,” the victim is pop star diva Dallas Monroe (Amber Stevens West) who’s hospitalized after being assaulted in her home. The SVU is led to her rich rapper husband Justin “Snake Eye” Anderson’s rival, recording artist P.T. Banks, who’s portrayed by real-life rapper Snoop Dogg. Snake Eye is portrayed by Orlando Jones.
[Jones with Eddie Griffin in Double Take]
Jones is known for his roles on American Gods (Mr. Nancy), Sleepy Hollow (Frank Irving), Rules of Engagement (Brad), A Different World (Troy Douglas), and on the variety comedy show MADtv (1995-1997), among others. Jones is also recognized for his roles in films including Drumline (Dr. Lee), The Replacements (Clifford Franklin), Magnolia (Worm), and Office Space (Steve), and for being the spokesperson on the Make 7Up Yours commercials (see below). Law & Order: Special Victims Unit airs Thursdays at 10 pm on NBC, right after the new sitcom Abby’s.