Snoop Dogg (b. 1971)

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Biography

Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., known professionally as Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, songwriter, and actor. A key figure in West Coast hip-hop, he helped define G-funk and gangsta rap, and is often regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. Known for his signature drawled delivery and melodic flow, his lyrics frequently address social issues such as recreational drug use and gun violence.

In Their Own Words (5)

The revolution will be televised.

"Welcome to the world of the Plastic Beach", Plastic Beach by Gorillaz (2010). , 2010

If the ride is more fly, you must buy

I'm sellin this shit, I ain't tellin this shit, I'm a mutha fuckin 2-time felon ya bitch From the cold hearted streets of the LBC To a mansion in the south down the street from my nigga P See, real niggas recognize the realness Put ya muthafuckin' choppers up if ya feel this.

Now this No Limit shit, No Limit nigga Everbody wanna know how this shit happens, but we ain't playa hatin' And what's goin' on, but ya know what? It don't get no realer than this though dog.

So if you got your chrome, you need to stay in the zone And get a vest for your mutha fuckin dome Cause it's on like a dog with out his bone I'm in it to win it and No Limit is my home (for life for life).

Timeline

The story of Snoop Dogg, told in moments.

1971 Birth

Born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. in Long Beach, California. His mother nicknamed him "Snoopy" because he loved the Peanuts cartoon. Started rapping in sixth grade. Joined the Rollin' 20s Crips as a teenager and was arrested multiple times.

Your mother nicknamed you Snoopy because you loved Peanuts. Did that name save you? Long Beach, California. Was the neighborhood as dangerous as the music made it sound?

1993 Event

Released Doggystyle, his debut album produced by Dr. Dre. It debuted at number one with 806,000 copies sold in the first week. "Gin and Juice" and "What's My Name?" became West Coast anthems.

Doggystyle debuted at number one. Were you ready for that level of fame? Dr. Dre produced it. Was he the only one who understood your vision?

1996 Event

Acquitted of murder charges in the shooting death of Philip Woldemariam. His bodyguard had pulled the trigger. The trial lasted three months. Snoop left Death Row Records shortly after.

Acquitted of murder charges. Did the trial change you? Was fear a constant in those early years?

2022 Event

Performed at the Super Bowl halftime show alongside Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and Mary J. Blige. The NFL had long avoided hip-hop for halftime. Snoop took a knee during his performance.

Super Bowl halftime with Dre, Eminem, Kendrick. Was that a victory lap? Did that stage feel like hip-hop s coronation?

2024 Event

Served as a special correspondent for NBC at the Paris Olympics. Carried the Olympic torch through Saint-Denis. Went viral dancing with dressage horses. Somehow became America's Olympic mascot at 52.

Olympic correspondent for NBC. Carrying the torch. How did Snoop Dogg become America s uncle? Was the transformation from gangsta rapper to national treasure deliberate?

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