Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
	Snoop Dogg performing at The Hoxton in Toronto, Canada in August 2012.
Background information
Birth name	Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.
Also known as	DJ Snoopadelic; Niggarachi; Snoop Doggy Dogg; Snoop Lion; Snoopzilla; Nemo Hoes;
Born	October 20, 1971 (age 47); Long Beach, California, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop; G-funk; gangsta rap; reggae; trap; funk; R&B;
Occupations	Rapper; singer; songwriter; record producer; record executive; activist; actor;
Years active	1992–present
Labels	Death Row Records; No Limit Records; Priority; Star Trak; Geffen; Doggystyle; Maker Studios; Vice Records; Mad Decent; RCA;
Associated acts	213; Tha Dogg Pound; Tha Eastsidaz; 2Pac; Bow Wow; Dr. Dre; The Game; Wiz Khalifa; Master P; C-Murder; Dam-Funk;
Website	snoopdogg.com

Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg,^{[note 1]} is an American rapper, singer, and actor.^[3]

Early lifeEdit

The reason why he is called "Snoop Dogg" is because his mother named him after a character called "Snoopy", because Snoop Dogg was a fan of the Peanuts cartoon, which has the Snoopy character.

Musical careerEdit

2012–2013: ReincarnatedEdit

In 2012, Snoop Dogg went to Jamaica. He studied the Rastafari movement. He changed his name to Snoop Lion, after the Lion of Judah. This is a name from the tribe of Judah. It is sometimes used to describe Haile Selassie, who is worshipped by Rastafarians. His 2013 album, Reincarnated, is his first reggae music album.^[4]

ReferencesEdit

NotesEdit

↑ Earlier in his career he frequently referenced himself as "Snoop Rock" and "Snoop Doggy Dogg". Other variants of names he has released music under include "Snoop", "Snoop Rock", "DJ Snoopadelic", "Snoopzilla", "Snoop Lion", and "Bigg Snoop Dogg".