Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg, born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. on October 20, 1971, in Long Beach, California, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor who rose to fame in the 1990s as a key figure in West Coast gangsta rap under the tutelage of Dr. Dre, with his debut album Doggystyle becoming a massive hit.[1][2][3] Nicknamed for resembling Snoopy from Peanuts, he faced early legal troubles including drug-related arrests but achieved commercial success with albums like Tha Doggfather and later transitioned through labels like No Limit Records while expanding into acting and media.[1][6] Known for his laid-back persona and marijuana advocacy, he has sold over 30 million records worldwide.[6]