The Voice judges John Legend, Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson share snaps of Snoop Dogg

The Voice judges John Legend, Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson helped roll out the welcome wagon for the show’s new mentor, Snoop Dogg.

The 49-year-old rapper was announced earlier in April as a ‘mega mentor,’ joining judges Legend, Shelton, Clarkson and Nick Jonas to mentor contests after the Battle Rounds.

Ahead of the rapper (real name Calvin Broadus) making his debut on The Voice Monday night, three of the show’s judges shared behind-the-scenes snaps, while Snoop also shared one with Shelton on his Instagram story.

New mentor: The Voice judges John Legend, Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson helped roll out the welcome wagon for the show’s new mentor, Snoop Dogg

Snoop's story: Ahead of the rapper (real name Calvin Broadus) making his debut on The Voice Monday night, three of the show's judges shared behind-the-scenes snaps, while Snoop also shared one with Shelton on his Instagram story.

Snoop’s story: Ahead of the rapper (real name Calvin Broadus) making his debut on The Voice Monday night, three of the show’s judges shared behind-the-scenes snaps, while Snoop also shared one with Shelton on his Instagram story.

The 42-year-old Legend took to Twitter on Monday afternoon, sharing a snap from The Voice set, wearing a blue sweater, posting with the rapper, wearing a jacket featuring the cover of his 1993 debut album Doggystyle.  

‘It’s knockout time with @SnoopDogg!’ Legend said, adding the hashtags #TeamLegend and #TheVoice.

Clarkson took to her Instagram on Monday afternoon, sharing a snap from the famous Voice chairs, posing with Snoop Dogg.

Twitpic: The 42-year-old Legend took to Twitter on Monday afternoon, sharing a snap from The Voice set, wearing a blue sweater, posting with the rapper, wearing a jacket featuring the cover of his 1993 debut album Doggystyle

Twitpic: The 42-year-old Legend took to Twitter on Monday afternoon, sharing a snap from The Voice set, wearing a blue sweater, posting with the rapper, wearing a jacket featuring the cover of his 1993 debut album Doggystyle

Kelly and Snoop: Clarkson took to her Instagram on Monday afternoon, sharing a snap from the famous Voice chairs, posing with Snoop Dogg

Kelly and Snoop: Clarkson took to her Instagram on Monday afternoon, sharing a snap from the famous Voice chairs, posing with Snoop Dogg

‘It’s time for the knockouts on ⁦‪@NBCTheVoice‬⁩ with ⁦‪@SnoopDogg‬⁩! Get excited y’all!’ Clarkson said.

Shelton shared another behind-the-scenes snap, joking that the pairing of Snoop and Blake is just as ‘odd’ as Snoop and Martha Stewart.

‘And y’all thought @snoopdogg and @marthastewart were an odd pairing..’ along with the hashtags #TeamBlake #TheVoice.

Odd couple: Shelton shared another behind-the-scenes snap, joking that the pairing of Snoop and Blake is just as 'odd' as Snoop and Martha Stewart

Odd couple: Shelton shared another behind-the-scenes snap, joking that the pairing of Snoop and Blake is just as ‘odd’ as Snoop and Martha Stewart

Shelton also shared a brief clip from Monday night’s episode, where he was chatting with Snoop one-on-one.

Blake says that Snoop has worked with some of the other coaches before, adding, ‘the coaching is not that great, right?’ adding they are ‘lucky to have you there.’

Snoop couldn’t help but laugh and said, ‘they didn’t ask me anything about you, so this feels kinda crazy.’

Clip: Shelton also shared a brief clip from Monday night's episode, where he was chatting with Snoop one-on-one

Clip: Shelton also shared a brief clip from Monday night’s episode, where he was chatting with Snoop one-on-one

Kinda crazy: Snoop couldn't help but laugh and said, 'they didn't ask me anything about you, so this feels kinda crazy

Kinda crazy: Snoop couldn’t help but laugh and said, ‘they didn’t ask me anything about you, so this feels kinda crazy

When Shelton insisted it would be, ‘between you and me,’ Snoop added, ‘Yeah, you’re right’ with a laugh.

Snoop will, ‘impart a new and fresh perspective to help the artists craft their performances,’ according to the announcement earlier this month.

Each of the show’s four artists who were saved by their coaches during the Battle Rounds will compete for a Four-Way Knockout, with each getting, ‘individualized coaching and rehearsals with their coach and Snoop Dogg in preparation for the Four-Way Knockout,’ but the winner is chosen by America’s votes.

Between us: When Shelton insisted it would be, 'between you and me,' Snoop added, 'Yeah, you're right' with a laugh

Between us: When Shelton insisted it would be, ‘between you and me,’ Snoop added, ‘Yeah, you’re right’ with a laugh

Fresh perspective: Snoop will, 'impart a new and fresh perspective to help the artists craft their performances,' according to the announcement earlier this month

Fresh perspective: Snoop will, ‘impart a new and fresh perspective to help the artists craft their performances,’ according to the announcement earlier this month

Coaching: Each of the show's four artists who were saved by their coaches during the Battle Rounds will compete for a Four-Way Knockout, with each getting, 'individualized coaching and rehearsals with their coach and Snoop Dogg in preparation for the Four-Way Knockout,' but the winner is chosen by America's votes

Coaching: Each of the show’s four artists who were saved by their coaches during the Battle Rounds will compete for a Four-Way Knockout, with each getting, ‘individualized coaching and rehearsals with their coach and Snoop Dogg in preparation for the Four-Way Knockout,’ but the winner is chosen by America’s votes