Snoop Dogg mocks Caitlyn, calls her 'science project'

Los Angeles: Rapper Snoop Dogg has poked fun at Caitlyn Jenner (earlier Bruce) online, calling her a "science project" following the revelation of her female identity earlier this week.

The rapper, 43, posted a photo of fellow musician Akon on Instagram, writing, "Shout out to Akon! He is about to supply 600 million africans with solar power. Im really upset that this isn't major news but that science project bruce jenner is #Society."

He captioned the picture, "News flash. @akon tune in to ggn for some real news." This comes after Jenner's family, celebrities and fans alike praised the 65-year-old former Olmypian for her courage in posing for the Vanity Fair cover.

Jenner, with her new account in the name of Caitlyn, has already broken records, reaching one million Twitter followers in just four hours. She will receive the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPY in July.