Rapper. Songwriter. Producer. Actor.
Early-’90s G-Funk sound. West Coast hip-hop culture.
Snoop Dogg.
Known as Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.
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Snoop Dogg rose from a troubled youth in Long Beach to become one of the defining voices of West Coast hip‑hop, gaining early fame through his collaborations with Dr. Dre and his record‑breaking debut Doggystyle. Though legal troubles and shifting musical trends challenged his momentum, his charisma and unmistakable style turned him into a lasting pop‑culture icon. Over the years he has reinvented himself through ventures in reggae, funk, television, film, business, and cannabis entrepreneurship. Today, he remains a multifaceted entertainer and industry figure, even reclaiming ownership of Death Row Records, the label that launched his career.
Source:
Britannica Editors. "Snoop Dogg". Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Mar. 2026, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Snoop-Dogg. Accessed 6 April 2026.