Grammy Award-nominated American rapper, record producer and actor
Cordozar Calvin Broadus, better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is a Grammy Award-nominated American rapper, record producer and actor. Snoop is best known as an MC in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of producer Dr. Dre's most notable proteges. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school. Shortly after graduation, he was arrested for cocaine possession and sentenced to three years in prison. His music career began in 1992 after his release when he was discovered by Dr. Dre. He collaborated on several tracks on Dre's solo debut, The Chronic and on the titular theme song to the film Deep Cover.
| Birth name | Cordozar Calvin Broadus |
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| Date of Birth | October 20, 1971 |
| Place of Birth | Long Beach, California, United States |
| Occupations | rapper, actor, producer |
| Genres | G-funk, Hip hop, West Coast hip hop |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Labels | Death Row, No Limit, Capitol, Doggystyle, Geffen, EMI, Priority |
| Origin | Long Beach, California |
| Associated acts | Dr. Dre, Tupac Shakur, Ice Cube, Nate Dogg, Pharrell, Tha Dogg Pound, Tha Eastsidaz, 213, Nine Inch Dix, R. Kelly, QDT |
| Other Names / Nick Names | Snoop Doggy Dogg |