160 Facts About Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg has since sold over 23 million albums in the United States, and 35 million albums worldwide.

Snoop Dogg's accolades include an American Music Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and 17 Grammy Award nominations.

Snoop Dogg was the lead performer on Death Row's soundtrack album for the 1994 short film Murder Was the Case, wherein Snoop Dogg made his acting debut.

Snoop Dogg has since appeared in other films and popular media.

Snoop Dogg then signed with Priority, Capitol, and EMI Records to release his sixth album Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss, which was further commercially oriented.

In 2012, following a trip to Jamaica, Snoop Dogg converted to Rastafari and adopted the alias Snoop Lion, under which he released a reggae album, Reincarnated, and a namesake documentary film about his Jamaican experience.

In 2018, Snoop Dogg became "a born-again Christian" and released his first gospel album, Bible of Love, in March of that year.

Also that year, Snoop Dogg was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Snoop Dogg was the second of his mother's three sons.

Snoop Dogg was raised Baptist and began singing and playing piano at Golgotha Trinity Baptist Church when he was very young.

Snoop Dogg was described as having been a dedicated student and enthusiastic churchgoer, active in choir and football.

Snoop Dogg was a member of the Rollin' 20s Crips gang in the Eastside neighborhood of Long Beach; in 1993 he denied the frequent police and media reports by saying that he never joined a gang.

Snoop Dogg was introduced to Dr Dre by Warren G, who gave him Snoop Dogg's cassette tape.

Snoop Dogg then signed with Dre's label, Future Shock Records.

Gangsta rap became the center of arguments about censorship and labeling, with Snoop Dogg often used as an example of violent and misogynistic musicians.

Unlike many of the harder-edged gangsta rap artists, Snoop Dogg seemed to show his softer side, according to music journalist Chuck Philips.

In 1993, Snoop Dogg was charged with first-degree murder for the shooting of a member of a rival gang, who was actually killed by Snoop Dogg's bodyguard.

Snoop Dogg was acquitted on February 20,1996, and the case was finally closed in 2024.

Snoop Dogg collaborated with fellow rap artist Tupac Shakur on the 1996 single "2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted".

Dr Dre had left Death Row earlier in 1996 because of a contract dispute, so Snoop Dogg co-produced Tha Doggfather with Daz Dillinger and DJ Pooh.

Snoop Dogg was scheduled to release an EP titled Doggumentary on July 8,1997, but the album had been canceled.

Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic said that after Tha Doggfather, Snoop Dogg began "moving away from his gangsta roots toward a calmer lyrical aesthetic": for instance, Snoop Dogg participated in the 1997 Lollapalooza concert tour, which featured mainly alternative rock music.

Snoop Dogg signed with Master P's No Limit Records in March 1998 and debuted on the label with Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told later that year.

Snoop Dogg joined Warren G and Nate Dogg to form the group 213 and released The Hard Way in 2004.

Snoop Dogg appeared in the music video for Korn's "Twisted Transistor" along with fellow rappers Lil Jon, Xzibit, and David Banner.

Snoop Dogg appeared on two tracks from Ice Cube's 2006 album Laugh Now, Cry Later, including "Go to Church", and on several tracks on Tha Dogg Pound's Cali Iz Active the same year.

On July 7,2007, Snoop Dogg performed at the Live Earth concert, Hamburg.

Snoop Dogg ventured into singing for Bollywood with his first ever rap for an Indian movie, Singh Is Kinng; the song title is "Singh is Kinng".

Snoop Dogg was appointed an executive position at Priority Records.

Snoop Dogg re-released the album under the name More Malice.

Snoop Dogg collaborated with Katy Perry on "California Gurls", the first single from her album Teenage Dream, which was released on May 7,2010.

Snoop Dogg can be heard on the track "Flashing" by Dr Dre and on Curren$y's song "Seat Change".

Snoop Dogg was featured on a new single from Australian singer Jessica Mauboy, titled "Get 'em Girls".

Snoop Dogg was featured on Gorillaz' album Plastic Beach on the track "Welcome to the World of the Plastic Beach" with the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble.

Snoop Dogg completed another track with them entitled "Sumthing Like This Night" which was later released on Doggumentary.

Snoop Dogg appears on the 2011 Tech N9ne album All 6's and 7's on the track "Pornographic", which features E-40 and Krizz Kaliko.

On February 4,2012, Snoop Dogg announced a documentary, Reincarnated, alongside his new upcoming studio album entitled Reincarnated.

On July 20,2012, Snoop Dogg released a new reggae single, "La La La" under the pseudonym Snoop Lion.

On July 31,2012, Snoop Dogg introduced a new stage name, Snoop Lion.

Snoop Dogg told reporters that he was rechristened Snoop Lion by a Rastafari priest in Jamaica.

Snoop Dogg recorded an original song for the 2012 fighting game Tekken Tag Tournament 2, titled "Knocc 'Em Down"; and makes a special appearance as a non-playable character in "The Snoop Dogg Stage" arena.

In December 2012, Snoop Dogg released his second single from Reincarnated, "Here Comes the King".

Also in December 2012, Snoop Dogg released a That's My Work a collaboration rap mixtape with Tha Dogg Pound.

In September 2013, Snoop Dogg released a collaboration album with his sons as Tha Broadus Boyz titled Royal Fam.

On October 28,2013, Snoop Dogg released another mixtape entitled That's My Work 2 hosted by DJ Drama.

Snoop Dogg formed a funk duo with musician Dam-Funk called 7 Days of Funk and released their debut album, 7 Days of Funk, on December 10,2013.

Snoop Dogg's Pharrell Williams-produced album Bush was released on May 12,2015, with the first single "Peaches N Cream" having been released on March 10,2015.

On June 13,2016, Snoop Dogg announced the release date for his album Coolaid, which was released on July 1,2016.

Snoop Dogg headlined a "unity party" for donors at Philly's Electric Factory on July 28,2016, the last day of the Democratic National Convention.

Snoop Dogg released his fifteenth studio album Neva Left in May 2017.

Snoop Dogg released a gospel album titled Bible of Love on March 16,2018.

Snoop Dogg was featured on Gorillaz' album The Now Now, released in June 2018, on a track called: "Hollywood" with Jamie Principle.

In November 2018, Snoop Dogg announced plans for his Puff Puff Pass tour, which features Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Too $hort, Warren G, Kurupt, and others.

Snoop Dogg was featured on Lil Dicky's April 2019 single "Earth", where he played the role of a marijuana plant in both the song's lyrics and animated video.

On July 3,2019, Snoop Dogg released the title track from his upcoming 17th studio album, I Wanna Thank Me.

Snoop Dogg collaborated with Vietnamese singer Son Tung M-TP in "Hay trao cho anh", which was officially released on July 1,2019.

Early in 2020, it was announced that Snoop Dogg had rescheduled his tour in support of his I Wanna Thank You album and documentary of the same name.

In May 2020, Snoop Dogg released the song "Que Maldicion", a collaboration with Banda Sinaloense de Sergio Lizarraga, peaking at number one on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100.

Snoop Dogg performed at the halftime show of Super Bowl LVI alongside Dr Dre, Eminem, Mary J Blige, and Kendrick Lamar.

In January 2022, Snoop Dogg announced that he would release his 19th studio album, BODR, on the same day as his Super Bowl Halftime Show performance.

On February 10,2022, Snoop Dogg announced that he has acquired Death Row Records and intends to revive the label.

Snoop Dogg had been working at the event as a correspondent for NBC and Peacock.

In February 2024, Snoop Dogg launched a range of pre-mixed cocktails with Dr Dre named after their hit single, "Gin and Juice".

Also in 2024, Snoop Dogg announced a new album coming out called Missionary, entirely produced by Dr Dre, serving as a spiritual sequel to Snoop Dogg's first album Doggystyle, which was produced by Dr Dre.

Snoop Dogg has appeared in numerous films and television episodes throughout his career.

Snoop Dogg's starring roles in film includes The Wash and the horror film Bones.

Snoop Dogg has starred in three television programs: sketch-comedy show Doggy Fizzle Televizzle, variety show Dogg After Dark, and reality show Snoop Dogg's Father Hood.

Snoop Dogg has starred in episodes of King of the Hill, Las Vegas, and Monk, one episode of Robot Chicken, as well as three episodes of One Life to Live.

Snoop Dogg has participated in three Comedy Central Roasts, for Flavor Flav, Donald Trump, and Justin Bieber.

Snoop Dogg has appeared in an episode of the YouTube video series, Epic Rap Battles of History as Moses.

In 2000, Snoop Dogg directed Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle, a pornographic film produced by Hustler.

Snoop Dogg then directed Snoop Dogg's Hustlaz: Diary of a Pimp in 2002.

Snoop Dogg founded his own production company, Snoopadelic Films, in 2005.

In December 2013, Snoop Dogg performed at the annual Kennedy Center Honors concert, honoring jazz pianist Herbie Hancock.

On several occasions, Snoop Dogg has appeared at the Players Ball in support of Bishop Don Magic Juan.

Snoop Dogg hosted a basketball fundraiser "Hoops 4 Water" for Flint, Michigan.

In 2017, Snoop Dogg hosted a revival of The Joker's Wild, which spent its first two seasons on TBS before moving to TNT in January 2019.

In October 2018, Snoop Dogg released a cookbook, From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg's Kitchen, containing "50 recipes inspired by Snoop's family staples and favorite comfort foods, with instructions to make everything from fried bologna sandwiches and baked mac and cheese, to soft tacos and orange chicken".

In early 2020, Snoop Dogg launched his debut wine release, under the name "Snoop Cali Red", in a partnership with the Australian wine brand, 19 Crimes.

Snoop Dogg provided commentary for Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr.

At one point, Snoop Dogg described Tyson and Jones as "like two of my uncles fighting at the barbecue"; he began singing a hymn, "Take My Hand, Precious Lord", during the undercard fight between Jake Paul and Nate Robinson, after Robinson was knocked down.

In June 2021, Snoop Dogg officially joined Def Jam Recordings as its new executive creative and strategic consultant, a role allowing him to strategically work across the label's executive team and artist roster.

On November 12,2021, Snoop Dogg announced the signing of Benny the Butcher on Joe Rogan's podcast.

In February 2022, it was announced that Snoop Dogg had fully acquired Death Row Records from its previous owners, MNRK Music Group.

The label was revived when Snoop Dogg released his 20th album BODR.

On May 13,2024, it was announced that Snoop Dogg would be featured as a coach on the 26th season of The Voice, which began airing in September 2024.

On March 30,2008, Snoop Dogg appeared at WrestleMania XXIV as a Master of Ceremonies for a tag team match between Maria and Ashley Massaro as they took on Beth Phoenix and Melina.

Snoop Dogg was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016.

Snoop Dogg made a special guest appearance in All Elite Wrestling on the January 6,2021, episode of AEW Dynamite, titled New Year's Smash.

Snoop Dogg later gave Serpentico a Frog Splash, with Rhodes then delivering a three-count.

Snoop Dogg would join The Miz to host both nights of WrestleMania 39.

McMahon would sustain a quad injury during the match prompting Snoop Dogg to improvise and finish the match himself, ultimately defeating Miz.

In November 2013, Snoop Dogg released an electrical weed vaporizer in collaboration with Grenco Science called G-Pen.

In October 2015, Snoop Dogg launched his new digital media business, Merry Jane, that focuses on news about marijuana.

In November 2015, Snoop Dogg announced his new brand of cannabis products, Leafs By Snoop.

In such a way, Snoop Dogg became the first major celebrity to brand and market a line of legal marijuana products.

On March 30,2016, Snoop Dogg was reported to be considering purchasing the famed soul food restaurant chain Roscoe's House of Chicken 'N Waffles out of bankruptcy.

In 2019, Snoop Dogg ventured into the video game business, creating his own esports league known as the "Gangsta Gaming League".

On March 7,2022, it was announced that Snoop Dogg had joined FaZe Clan and would be a member of their board of directors.

On December 19,2022, Snoop Dogg ran a poll asking if he should "run twitter".

In February 2024, Snoop Dogg launched a range of pre-mixed cocktails with Dr Dre named after their hit Gin and Juice.

On November 1,2024, Snoop Dogg performed in Times Square to promote the "Chapter 2 Remix" season in Fortnite, with outfits and stylized cosmetics based on Snoop Dogg being available for purchase in the game.

On September 21,2021, Snoop Dogg claimed on Twitter to be a prolific NFT collector known under the pseudonym Cozomo De' Medici.

Snoop Dogg had been mainly described as a hip hop, West Coast hip hop, G-funk, and gangsta rap artist.

Snoop Dogg started busting and when we got to the break, Dre cut the machine off, did the chorus and told Snoop to come back in.

How to Rap notes that Snoop Dogg is known to use syncopation in his flow to give it a laidback quality, as well as 'linking with rhythm' in his compound rhymes, using alliteration, and employing a "sparse" flow with good use of pauses.

Snoop Dogg married his high school sweetheart, Shante Taylor, on June 14,1997.

Shante's brother Jermaine died in 2002 after a standoff with Las Vegas police, during which Snoop Dogg unsuccessfully attempted to reason with him to surrender.

Snoop Dogg is the first cousin of AEW professional wrestler Mercedes Mone, as well as the fellow 213 member Nathaniel Hale, known professionally as Nate Dogg, who died of congestive heart failure on March 15,2011.

In 2015, Snoop Dogg became a grandfather, as his eldest son, Corde Broadus, had a son with his girlfriend, Jessica Kyzer.

Snoop Dogg is an avid sports fan, including hometown teams Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers, and USC Trojans, as well as the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Snoop Dogg has stated that he began following the Steelers in the 1970s while watching the team with his grandfather.

Snoop Dogg is a fan of the Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, and Dallas Cowboys, often wearing a No 5 jersey, and has been seen at Raiders training camps.

Snoop Dogg has shown affection for the New England Patriots, having been seen performing at Gillette Stadium.

Snoop Dogg is an avid ice hockey fan, sporting jerseys from the NHL's Los Angeles Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Boston Bruins as well at the AHL's Springfield Indians in his 1994 music video "Gin and Juice".

Snoop Dogg appeared in the video game NHL 20 as both a guest commentator and a playable character in the "World of Chel" game mode.

Snoop Dogg is a certified football coach, and served as head coach of his son Cordell's youth football teams.

In 2022, Snoop Dogg signed with the esports organization FaZe Clan, as both a content creator and member of its board of directors.

Since 2005, Snoop Dogg has operated a youth football league in the Los Angeles area.

Snoop Dogg is a coach in the league, and one of the seasons he coached was documented in the Netflix documentary Coach Snoop.

Snoop Dogg is a fan of Celtic FC, a football club based in Glasgow, Scotland.

On July 23,2024, Snoop Dogg was named as one of the final torchbearers of the Olympic flame before the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics.

Snoop Dogg carried it through the suburb of Saint-Denis, home to the athletes' village for the Games.

Snoop Dogg said his faith provided guidance, and he took it along with him everywhere he went in life.

In 2009, it was reported that Snoop Dogg was a member of the Nation of Islam.

Snoop Dogg said he was a member of the Nation, but declined to give the date on which he joined.

In 2012, Snoop Dogg converted to the Rastafari movement, switched the focus of his music to reggae and changed his name to Snoop Lion after a trip to Jamaica.

Snoop Dogg released a reggae album, Reincarnated, saying, "I have always said I was Bob Marley reincarnated".

Snoop Dogg later dismissed the claims, stating his beliefs were personal and not up for outside judgment.

In 2005, Snoop Dogg founded the Snoop Youth Football League for at-risk youth in Southern California.

Snoop Dogg has since claimed that at least 20 of his former pupils have gone on to play with the NFL.

Snoop Dogg was a judge for the 7th annual Independent Music Awards to support independent artists' careers.

In 2005, Snoop Dogg spoke at a funeral for Stanley Tookie Williams after he was executed by the state of California.

In 2012, Snoop Dogg endorsed Congressman Ron Paul in the Republican presidential primary, but later said he would vote for Barack Obama in the general election, and on Instagram gave 10 reasons to vote for Obama, and 10 reasons not to vote for Mitt Romney.

Snoop Dogg stated that "We are tired of what is going on and it's communication that is lacking".

Snoop Dogg has consistently expressed his support for tighter gun control.

In 2020, Snoop Dogg endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden for President of the United States.

Snoop Dogg had previously in 2017 released a video showing a mock execution of Trump in a clown costume.

Since the start of his career, Snoop Dogg has been an avowed cannabis smoker, making it one of the trademarks of his image.

Snoop Dogg has been certified for medical cannabis in California to treat migraines since at least 2007.

Snoop Dogg regularly appears in real fur garments, especially large coats, for which he attracts criticism from animal welfare charities and younger audiences.

In 2014, Snoop Dogg claimed to have become a vegan; however, he has since opted against a complete vegan diet.

In 2020, Snoop Dogg invested in vegan food company Original Foods, which makes Pigless Pork Rinds, which he has said are a favorite.

Snoop Dogg is an ambassador for Beyond Meat and lent his name and image as well as financial support for Beyond Meat's Feed a Million+ campaign to provide a million frontline workers with Beyond Meat burgers.

Shortly after graduating from high school in 1989, Snoop Dogg was arrested for possession of cocaine and for the following three years was frequently in and out of prison.

In July 1993, Snoop Dogg was stopped for a traffic violation, and a firearm was found by police during a search of his car.

Snoop Dogg has been arrested and fined three times for misdemeanor possession of marijuana: in Los Angeles in 1998; Cleveland, Ohio in 2001; and Sierra Blanca, Texas, in 2010.

In September 2006, Snoop Dogg was detained at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, by airport security after airport screeners found a collapsible police baton in his carry-on bag.

Donald Etra, Snoop Dogg's lawyer, told deputies the baton was a prop for a musical sketch.

Snoop Dogg was sentenced to three years' probation and 160 hours of community service for the incident, starting in September 2007.

Snoop Dogg was arrested again in October 2006 at Bob Hope Airport in Burbank after being stopped for a traffic infraction; he was arrested for possession of a firearm and for suspicion of transporting an unspecified amount of marijuana, according to a police statement.

Snoop Dogg was prohibited from hiring anyone with a criminal record or gang affiliation as a security guard, talent manager or driver.

Snoop Dogg announced to his Swedish fanbase that he would no longer go on tour in the country due to the incident.

Snoop Dogg alleged that he reacted to an "open invite" to come on stage.

Snoop Dogg claimed attack by crew members; Snoop Dogg and Taylor were included in the suit for not intervening, but both parties denied ever having any involvement.

The concerned parties appeared in court in April 2009; Snoop Dogg was cleared of the lawsuit in May.

Snoop Dogg had filed an extortion lawsuit against the woman a month before she brought her case.

On May 15,2006, after his arrest on vandalism charges in London, the region's Home Office decided that Snoop Dogg would be denied entry to the United Kingdom for the foreseeable future and his British visa was denied the following year.

Snoop Dogg had been scheduled to appear at the MTV Australia Video Music Awards on April 29,2007.

Snoop Dogg popularized the use of -izzle speak particularly in the pop and hip-hop music industry.