Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (/ ˈ b r oʊ. d ɪ s / BROH-dis; born October 20, 1971), better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop Doggy Dogg), [note 1] is an American rapper, record producer, and actor.

Snoop Dogg rose from the streets to the suites to become arguably the most recognizable rapper in the mainstream. He has released many albums and mixtapes—ranging from gangsta rap to reggae to ...

Snoop Dogg joined Warren G and Nate Dogg to form the group 213 and released The Hard Way in 2004. Debuting at No.4 on the Billboard 200 and No.1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, it included the single "Groupie Luv". Snoop Dogg appeared in the music video for Korn's "Twisted Transistor" along with fellow rappers Lil Jon, Xzibit, and David Banner,

Oct 20, 2024 · Snoop Dogg has mastered the fine art of covering classic hip-hop songs: honoring the original, he incorporates his own unique style, breathing new life into the song.

Dec 16, 2024 · With a hypnotic, laidback voice and charisma to match, Snoop Dogg emerged as one of gangsta rap’s most compelling characters, evolved into one of music’s most versatile artists, and wound up a pop culture icon. Born Calvin Broadus (1971) in Long Beach, CA, the rapper known as Snoop Doggy Dogg was discovered by freshly solo N.W.A. star Dr. Dre.

May 10, 2020 · Introduced to the world through Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, Snoop quickly became the most famous star in rap, partially because of his drawled, laconic rhyming and partially because the violence that ...

Snoop Dogg on His Surprising Journey from Rap Rebel to ‘America’s Most Lovable Person’ and Voice’s New Coach (Exclusive) If dogs are man’s best friend, then the artist now and forever known as Snoop D-O-double-G just might be America’s.

Jan 28, 2025 · Snoop Dogg is an American rapper and songwriter who became one of the best-known figures in gangsta rap in the 1990s and was for many the epitome of West Coast hip-hop culture. His drawled lyrics, West Coast slang, and exaggerated verbal …

Oct 20, 2017 · Snoop Dogg, born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., came on the rap scene in 1992 thanks to his mentor Dr. Dre. He became a huge part of Death Row Records' historical ‘90s reign with his solo albums ...

3 days ago · Over the past six years, Roc Nation has prioritized hip-hop and R&B, bringing rap to the Super Bowl spectacle for the first time with a celebratory 2022 performance by Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre ...