Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr., known by his stage names Snoop Doggy Dogg, Snoop Dogg, and more recently Snoop Lion,
is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and actor.
His music career began in 1992 when he was discovered by Dr. Dre. He collaborated on Dre's solo debut
The Chronic, and on the theme song to the feature film Deep Cover.
Snoop has sold over 30 million albums worldwide.
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Birth Name: Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr.
Also Known As: Snoop Doggy Dogg, Snoop Lion, DJ Snoopadelic, Snoopzilla
Name Origin:
He was nicknamed Snoopy by his mom when he was a kid. He later added on to
the Charlie Brown inspiration by adding "Doggy Dogg" when beginning
his rap career through Death Row Records
Born: October 20, 1971 (age 53)
From: Eastside, Long Beach, California, U.S.
Height: 6' 3"
Spouse(s): Shantay Taylor (married on June 12th, 1997)
Genre(s):
Hip hop,
g-funk,
reggae,
gangsta rap
Occupation(s):
Rapper,
singer-songwriter,
actor
Active From: 1992-present
Associated Acts:
213,
2Pac,
Bow Wow,
C-Murder,
Dr. Dre,
Game,
Master P,
Tha Dogg Pound,
Tha Eastsidaz,
Wiz Khalifa
Awards:
MTV Movie Awards: Best Cameo, TRAINING DAY (2002)
Won 2 AVN [Adult Video News] awards for Best Music soundtrack & Top Selling Tape for the X-rated film, Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle (2001) (V).