Snoop Dogg

Rapper/Actor/Entrepreneur "Creep with me, as I crawl through the hood" were the words that introduced Snoop Doggy Dogg to the rap game on the Dr. Dre soundtrack cut "Deep Cover." The rail-thin rapper's laid-back but hard-hitting verses on Dre's 1992 classic The Chronic—and hits like “Gin & Juice” from his multiplatinum debut album Doggystyle—helped bring gangsta rap to mainstream popularity and turned him into a pop-culture icon. Born Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. in Long Beach, California, Snoop grew up around gangs and he brought that real-life experience to his music. He proved his staying power with Neptunes-produced smashes like "Drop It Like It's Hot" and "Beautiful" featuring Charlie Wilson. Snoop has collaborated with everybody from Master P to Katy Perry. He’s appeared in numerous TV shows and films, including Training Day with Denzel Washington and produced his own MTV comedy series, Doggy Fizzle Televizzle. A serial entrepreneur, he's lent his name to numerous business ventures from candy to clothing to pet supplies. A certified football coach, Snoop also coaches his son's youth team. In 2012 he shocked the music world by changing his name to Snoop Lion and saying he would be releasing a reggae album.

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Nephew's Bond

Although Charlie and Snoop aren't actual blood relatives, Charlie has been instrumental in guiding the Cali-rapper during different points in his career. They often refer to each other as "uncle" and "nephew," which is indicative of a deep old sch...

"Mama in the Kitchen" feat. Snoop Lion

Eve regains her footing by finally reuniting with her former go-to producer Swizz Beatz and sampling Snoop for "Mama in the Kitchen." The synth horn line bears a welcome resemblance to Swizz' beat for the Ruff Ryders "Scenario 2000;" a little bit ...

Snoop Dogg @snoopdogg

Snoop Lion and Larry King look like they traded some style tips. While the legendary late night show host rocks the rapper’s signature beanie, Snoop trades in his Adidas jacket for King's iconic suspenders. (Photo: Snoop Lion via Instagram)

Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell, "Beautiful"

Whether squeaking out a falsetto or shouting at full throttle, Pharrell kills the hook and bridge of this 2003 Top 10 smash, probably the sweetest, most romantic song of Snoop's career. (Photo: Doggystyle)

Musical Transformations

Change is the only constant, both in life and in music. But the following stars still shocked fans and critics when they drastically switched up their musical formulas, whether for one album, one song or over their entire careers. Click on to chec...

The Lion Takes NY

Snoop Lion arrives at the Ed Sullivan Theater for The Late Show With David Letterman. Snoop, who will be performing at the BET Experience, has been making all the stops in NYC while on a major press tour for his new LP and documentary, Reincarnate...
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