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Snoop Dogg

American rapper known as Snoop Dogg

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American rapper known as Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg, born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., rose to fame in 1992. With over 23 million albums sold in the US, he has won numerous awards and nominations. His successful music career includes hit albums like Doggystyle and collaborations with Dr. Dre and Pharrell. Snoop Dogg has also ventured into acting, television hosting, and even released a gospel album.

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1971-10-20

Birth of Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg, born on October 20, 1971 in Long Beach, California, U.S., is an American rapper and songwriter known for his contributions to gangsta rap in the 1990s. He rose to fame with his signature drawled lyrics inspired by his early encounters with the law.

1971-10-21

Birth of Snoop Lion (Snoop Dogg)

Snoop Lion, also known as Snoop Doggy Dogg, was born as Calvin Cordozar Broadus in Los Angeles, California. He was given the nickname 'Snoopy' by his mother due to his resemblance to the character from the Peanuts comic strip.

1975-03

Divorce of Snoop Dogg's Mother and Stepfather

During his early life, Snoop Dogg's mother and stepfather divorced.

1987-07-20

Snoop Dogg joins Rollin' 20 Crips gang in Long Beach

During his teenage years, Snoop Dogg became associated with the Rollin' 20 Crips gang in the Eastside of Long Beach.

1989-10-21

Snoop Dogg starts rapping in sixth grade

In sixth grade, Snoop Dogg ventured into the world of rap music, marking the beginning of his iconic career in the music industry.

1990

Snoop Dogg's Involvement in Gang Life

Snoop Dogg was heavily involved in gang life in 1990, leading to multiple arrests for drug possession and a period of time spent in prison during his young adult life.

1991

Snoop Dogg Auditions for Death Row Records

In 1991, Snoop Dogg auditioned for Death Row Records after Dr. Dre was impressed by one of his early solo freestyles. This audition led to Snoop Dogg signing with the label.

1992-03-21

The Beginning

Dr. Dre started collaborating with Snoop Dogg, initially on the soundtrack of the 1992 movie 'Deep Cover' and later on Dr. Dre's first solo album 'The Chronic'.

1993-09-13

Arrest on Cocaine Possession Charges

On September 13, 1993, Snoop Dogg was arrested on cocaine possession charges. This legal issue led to a turbulent period in his life and music career.

1993-11-23

Release of Snoop Dogg's First Album 'Doggystyle'

Snoop Dogg's debut album 'Doggystyle' was released in late 1993, a year after his debut, and became a huge success. The album was entirely produced by Dr. Dre, who was a rapper and producer at the time.

1994-08-21

Birth of Snoop Dogg's son Cordé

Snoop Dogg's son Cordé was born on August 21, 1994.

1995-07-06

Doggy Style Records Registration

On July 6, 1995, Doggy Style Records, Inc., a record label founded by Snoop Dogg, was officially registered with the California Secretary of State.

1996-02-20

Snoop Dogg's Acquittal

Snoop Dogg was acquitted of first-degree murder charges on February 20, 1996, after being accused of the shooting of a rival gang member, which was actually done by his bodyguard. Following his acquittal, Snoop expressed his desire to move away from the 'gangsta' lifestyle.

1997-02-21

Birth of Snoop Dogg's son Cordell

Snoop Dogg's son Cordell was born on February 21, 1997.

1997-06-12

Snoop Dogg's marriage to Shante Taylor

On June 12, 1997, Snoop Dogg married his high school sweetheart, Shante Taylor.

1997-06-14

Snoop Dogg marries Shante Taylor

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

1998-08-04

Release of Snoop Dogg's 3rd Album

In August 1998, Snoop Dogg released his third album, marking a significant change in his career after facing challenges with his second album in the previous year.

1999-06-22

Birth of Snoop Dogg's daughter Cori

Snoop Dogg's daughter Cori was born on June 22, 1999.

2000-05-15

Snoop Dogg signed with Master P's No Limit Records

Snoop Dogg signed a record deal with Master P's No Limit Records and released his album 'Da Game Is To Be Sold, Not To Be Told'.

2001

Misdemeanor marijuana charge in Cleveland, Ohio

Snoop Dogg was arrested and fined for misdemeanor possession of marijuana in Cleveland, Ohio in 2001.

2002

Release of Snoop Dogg's album 'Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo$$'

In 2002, Snoop Dogg released the album 'Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo$$' on Priority/Capitol/EMI, selling over 1,310,000 copies. The album featured hit singles like 'From tha Chuuuch to da Palace' and 'Beautiful', showcasing his evolving musical style.

2004-05-08

Snoop Quits Rap Announcement on SNL

Snoop Dogg made a surprising announcement on Saturday Night Live (SNL) that he was quitting rap. Despite this decision, it marked a significant moment in his career and legacy.

2004-05-21

Snoop Dogg files for divorce from Shante Taylor

On May 21, 2004, Snoop Dogg filed for divorce from his wife Shante Taylor, citing irreconcilable differences.

2005-05

Alleged assault of a fan at a concert

Snoop Dogg, along with The Game and Tha Dogg Pound, faced a lawsuit for allegedly assaulting a fan during a concert in Washington. The fan claimed he was beaten by the artists' entourage, leading to a legal battle with substantial financial claims.

2006-04-26

Heathrow Airport incident

Snoop Dogg and his entourage were arrested at Heathrow Airport in London in 2006 after a confrontation with police when they were denied entry to the first class lounge. Seven police officers were injured during the incident.

2006-05-15

Snoop Dogg banned from the United Kingdom

On May 15, 2006, Snoop Dogg was denied entry to the United Kingdom by the Home Office due to vandalism charges. His British visa was also denied the following year. Despite the ban, he was allowed back into the UK in March 2010 after Queen Elizabeth II reportedly overturned the decision.

2007-07-07

Snoop Dogg performs at Live Earth concert, Hamburg

On July 7, 2007, Snoop Dogg made a memorable performance at the Live Earth concert in Hamburg.

2008-01-12

Snoop Dogg renews vows with Shante Taylor

Snoop Dogg renewed his vows with his wife Shante Taylor on January 12, 2008.

2008-06-08

Release of Snoop Dogg's song 'Singh is Kinng' for Bollywood movie

On June 8, 2008, Snoop Dogg ventured into Bollywood by releasing his first rap song for the Indian movie 'Singh Is Kinng'. The song was titled 'Singh is Kinng' and he also appeared in the movie as himself.

2009-03-01

Snoop attends Nation of Islam's Saviours' Day holiday

On March 1, 2009, Snoop Dogg made an appearance at the Nation of Islam's annual Saviours' Day holiday, where he praised minister Louis Farrakhan and donated $1,000 to the organization.

2009-12-08

Release of Snoop Dogg's album 'Malice n Wonderland'

On December 8, 2009, Snoop Dogg released his tenth studio album 'Malice n Wonderland'. The album featured the first single 'Gangsta Luv' which peaked at No.35 on the Billboard Hot 100.

2010-05-07

Collaboration with Katy Perry on 'California Gurls'

In 2010, Snoop Dogg collaborated with Katy Perry on the hit single 'California Gurls' from her album 'Teenage Dream'. The song was released on May 7, 2010.

2010-10-26

Collaboration with Emii on 'Mr. Romeo'

On October 26, 2010, Snoop Dogg backed American recording artist Emii on her second single 'Mr. Romeo'. This collaboration followed the success of their previous song 'Magic'.

2011-06-07

Snoop Dogg featured on Tech N9ne's album All 6's and 7's

Snoop Dogg collaborated with Tech N9ne on the track 'Pornographic' from the album All 6's and 7's, which also featured E-40 and Krizz Kaliko. The album was released on June 7, 2011.

2012-07-31

Introduction of Snoop Lion

Snoop Dogg introduced a new stage name, Snoop Lion, after being rechristened by a Rastafari priest in Jamaica. This change marked a shift towards a reggae persona and a new musical direction.

2013-04-23

Release of Snoop Dogg's album Reincarnated

Snoop Dogg announced a documentary titled Reincarnated along with his studio album of the same name. The documentary was released in March 2013, followed by the album in April 2013 under the pseudonym Snoop Lion.

2013-12-10

Debut Album Release of 7 Days of Funk

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

2014-06

A 'Hangover' With PSY

In June 2014, Snoop Dogg collaborated with PSY, the South Korean artist known for 'Gangnam Style,' on the song 'Hangover.' This collaboration brought together two international music icons and garnered significant attention.

2015-02-04

Cordell signs letter of intent to play for UCLA

On February 4, 2015, Cordell, Snoop Dogg's son, committed and signed a letter of intent to play football for UCLA.

2015-05-12

Release of Album 'Bush'

Snoop Dogg's album 'Bush', produced by Pharrell Williams, was released on May 12, 2015, featuring the single 'Peaches N Cream'.

2015-07-25

Snoop Dogg detained by Swedish police for alleged drug use

After performing in Uppsala, Sweden, Snoop Dogg was pulled over and detained by Swedish police for suspected drug use. Despite testing positive for narcotics, the charges were dropped due to lack of evidence linking the drug use to his time in Sweden.

2016-03-30

Consideration of Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles

On March 30, 2016, reports surfaced that Snoop was contemplating buying the bankrupt Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles chain, known for its soul food.

2016-05-21

Hoops 4 Water Fundraiser for Flint, Michigan

A basketball fundraiser event called 'Hoops 4 Water' was hosted by Snoop Dogg for the benefit of Flint, Michigan. The event was organized by former Toronto Raptors star and Flint native Morris Peterson.

2016-07-01

Release of Album 'Coolaid'

Snoop Dogg announced and released his album 'Coolaid' on July 1, 2016, followed by a 'unity party' at Philly's Electric Factory.

2016-07-07

Snoop Dogg leads peaceful march after Dallas shooting

Following the tragic shooting of five police officers in Dallas on July 7, 2016, Snoop Dogg, along with The Game, organized a peaceful march to the Los Angeles Police Department headquarters as part of the 'Operation H.U.N.T.' initiative, aiming to address police brutality and promote dialogue between communities and law enforcement.

2017-05

Release of Album 'Neva Left'

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

2018-03-16

Release of Gospel Album 'Bible of Love'

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

2018-05-26

Snoop sets world record for largest paradise cocktail

At the BottleRock Napa Valley music festival on May 26, 2018, Snoop Dogg, along with others, created the largest paradise cocktail, setting a Guinness World Record.

2018-11-24

Announcement of Puff Puff Pass Tour

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

2019-07-01

Collaboration of Snoop Dogg with Son Tung M-TP on 'Hãy trao cho anh'

Snoop Dogg collaborated with Vietnamese singer Son Tung M-TP on the song 'Hãy trao cho anh' ('Give it to Me'), officially released on July 1, 2019.

2019-07-03

Release of Snoop Dogg's single 'I Wanna Thank Me'

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

2019-07-22

Image of Snoop Dogg by Glenn Francis

An image of Snoop Dogg taken on July 22, 2019, by Glenn Francis. Snoop Dogg is a well-known rapper and actor in the entertainment industry.

2019-08-16

Release of Snoop Dogg's album 'I Wanna Thank Me'

Snoop Dogg's 17th studio album, 'I Wanna Thank Me', was officially released on August 16, 2019.

2020-05

Snoop Dogg praises AleXa and K-pop

Snoop Dogg acknowledged K-pop as his guilty pleasure and praised AleXa's performances in the genre. He expressed admiration for the K-pop scene and AleXa's talent, stating that he felt the best person and song won.

2021-04-20

Release of Snoop Dogg's album 'From tha Streets 2 tha Suites'

Snoop Dogg released his eighteenth studio album 'From tha Streets 2 tha Suites' on April 20, 2021.

2021-10-24

Snoop Dogg's mother, Beverly Tate, dies

On October 24, 2021, Snoop Dogg's mother, Beverly Tate, passed away.

2021-11-19

Release of Snoop Dogg's album 'Algorithm'

During an interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Snoop Dogg announced 'Algorithm', which was released on November 19, 2021.

2022-02-10

Acquisition of Death Row Records by Snoop Dogg

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

2022-02-11

Release of Snoop Dogg's album 'BODR'

Snoop Dogg released his 19th studio album 'BODR' on February 11, 2022, two days after the initially planned release date.

2022-03-07

Joining FaZe Clan

On March 7, 2022, Snoop joined FaZe Clan and became a member of their Board of Directors, a significant move in his involvement in the gaming and esports community.

2022-04-14

Snoop added as operator in Call of Duty games

On April 14, 2022, Snoop Dogg was included as an operator in Call of Duty: Vanguard and Call of Duty: Warzone through the Tracer Pack: Snoop Dogg Operator Bundle available for purchase in the in-game store.

2022-06-24

Collaboration of Snoop Dogg with Eminem on 'From the D 2 the LBC'

On June 24, 2022, Snoop Dogg collaborated with Eminem on the track 'From the D 2 the LBC', accompanied by a live-action/animated music video release.

2022-08-16

Snoop Dogg's History With K-Pop

Snoop Dogg has a long history of collaborations and interactions with the K-Pop industry, from early crossover days to producing Hot 100 hits. His strong connection and love for Korea are evident through his musical endeavors.

2022-12-19

Twitter Poll on Running Twitter

On December 19, 2022, Snoop Dogg conducted a poll asking if he should 'run Twitter', with 81% of 2.3 million users voting in favor, showcasing his social media influence.

2023

Snoop Dogg's fake announcement of giving up smoke

In 2023, Snoop Dogg announced via social media that he was 'giving up smoke' after much consideration, which later turned out to be an ad for a smokeless fire pit.

2024-02-16

Snoop Dogg's brother, Bing Worthington, dies

On February 16, 2024, Snoop Dogg's brother, Bing Worthington, passed away at the age of 44.

2024-03-21

Snoop Dogg, Eminem and 50 Cent unite to honour Dr. Dre

In March 2024, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and 50 Cent came together to pay tribute to Dr. Dre, showcasing a moment of unity and respect among these influential figures in the music industry.

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