Īs a teenager, Broadus frequently ran into trouble with the law. A DNA test read by George Lopez on Lopez Tonight revealed Broadus to be of 71% African, 23% Native American, and 6% Europeandescent. Broadus's father left the family when he was three months old. When he was very young, Broadus began singing and playing piano at Golgotha Trinity Baptist Church. His mother and stepfather divorced in 1975. As a boy, Broadus's parents nicknamed him "Snoopy" because of his appearance but usually addressed him as Calvin at home. His father, Vernell Varnado, was a Vietnam veteran, singer, and mail carrier who was frequently absent from his life. His mother is Beverly Broadus ( née Tate).
He was named after his stepfather, Calvin Cordozar Broadus Sr. was born in Long Beach, California, the second of three sons. 2.5 2014–present: Bush, Coolaid, Neva Left and Bible of LoveĬalvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.2.3 2007–2012: Ego Trippin', Malice n Wonderland and Doggumentary.2.2 1998–2006: Signing with No Limit and continued success.2.1 1991–1997: Death Row, Doggystyle, and Tha Doggfather.On November 19, 2018, Snoop Dogg was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2018, he released his first gospel album, Bible of Love. In March 2016, the night before WrestleMania 32 in Arlington, Texas, he was inducted into the celebrity wing of the WWE Hall of Fame, having made several appearances for the company, including as Master of Ceremonies during a match at WrestleMania XXIV. Snoop has 17 Grammynominations without a win. His 14th solo studio album, Coolaid, was released in July 2016. His 13th studio album, Bush, was released in May 2015 and marked a return of the Snoop Dogg name. As Snoop Lion he released a reggae album, Reincarnated, and a documentary film of the same name, about his Jamaican experience, in early 2013. In 2012, after a trip to Jamaica, Snoop announced a conversion to Rastafarianism and a new alias, Snoop Lion. In September 2009 Snoop was hired by EMI as the chairman of a reactivated Priority Records. He also coaches a youth football league and high school football team. Snoop Dogg has starred in motion pictures and hosted several television shows, including Doggy Fizzle Televizzle, Snoop Dogg's Father Hood, and Dogg After Dark. Malice 'n Wonderland (2009), and Doggumentary (2011) were released on Priority. He then signed with Geffen Records in 2004 for his next three albums, R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece, Tha Blue Carpet Treatment, and Ego Trippin'. Snoop then signed with Priority/Capitol/EMI Records in 2002, where he released Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss. The album was certified double platinum in 1997.Īfter leaving Death Row Records, Snoop signed with No Limit Records, where he recorded his next three albums, Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told (1998), No Limit Top Dogg (1999), and Tha Last Meal (2000). His second album, Tha Doggfather (1996), also debuted at number one on both charts, with "Snoop's Upside Ya Head" as the lead single. In 1994 Snoop released a soundtrack on Death Row Records for the short film Murder Was the Case, starring himself.
Selling almost a million copies in the first week of its release, Doggystyle became certified quadruple platinum in 1994 and spawned several hit singles, including "What's My Name?" and "Gin & Juice". Bolstered by excitement driven by Snoop's featuring on The Chronic, the album debuted at number one on both the Billboard 200 and Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. Dre, was released in 1993 by Death Row Records. Snoop's debut album, Doggystyle, produced by Dr. He has since sold over 23 million albums in the United States and 35 million albums worldwide. Dreand featured on Dre's solo debut, "Deep Cover", and then on Dre's solo debut album, The Chronic. His music career began in 1992 when he was discovered by Dr. Non-fanon means if it is not fanmade or it is also canon.Ĭalvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg, is an African-American rapper, singer, record producer, television personality, entrepreneur, and actor.
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