Snoop Dogg, born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., is one of the most iconic figures in hip-hop and has a diverse list of accomplishments spanning music, business, entertainment, and philanthropy. Here’s an overview of his key achievements:
🎵 Music Accomplishments
- Debut Album Success: His first album, Doggystyle (1993), debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and sold over 800,000 copies in its first week.
- Grammy Nominations: He has received 17 Grammy Award nominations throughout his career.
- Record Sales: Over 35 million albums sold worldwide, making him one of the best-selling rappers of all time.
- Longevity: Active in music for over three decades, with more than 20 studio albums released.
- Genre Crossover: Has released music in reggae (Reincarnated as “Snoop Lion”), gospel (Bible of Love), and funk (7 Days of Funk with Dâm-Funk).
📺 Entertainment & Media
- TV and Film: Appeared in or voiced roles for numerous films and TV shows, including:
- Training Day
- Starsky & Hutch
- Half Baked
- The Boondocks
- TV Host: Co-hosted Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party with Martha Stewart.
- Narration & Voice Work: Known for voice roles in Turbo, Call of Duty, and meme-favorite “Plizzanet Earth.”
🧠 Entrepreneurship
- Cannabis Ventures: Founded Leafs by Snoop, a cannabis brand.
- Media Companies: Owns Snoopadelic Films and acquired Death Row Records in 2022.
- Tech Investments: Early investor in Reddit and Robinhood.
- Snoopify App: Launched a successful sticker/photo editing app.
⚽ Sports and Community
- Youth Football League: Founded the Snoop Youth Football League, helping thousands of inner-city kids.
- Wrestling: Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame (celebrity wing) in 2016.
💥 Cultural Impact
- Popularized West Coast G-funk and slang like “fo’ shizzle.”
- Known for his laid-back persona and distinctive voice, making him a global pop culture figure.
- Performed at the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show (2022) alongside Dr. Dre, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, and 50 Cent.
Snoop Dogg has one of the most prolific discographies in hip-hop history. His musical career spans multiple decades, genres, and collaborations. Here’s a breakdown of his studio albums, with notes on major collaborations and aliases where relevant:
🎤 Snoop Dogg Studio Albums
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Doggystyle | Debut album, produced by Dr. Dre; G-funk classic featuring “Gin and Juice”, “Who Am I (What’s My Name)?” |
| 1996 | Tha Doggfather | First album after Death Row founder Suge Knight’s legal troubles and Dr. Dre’s departure |
| 1998 | Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told | First album with No Limit Records (Master P’s label) |
| 1999 | No Limit Top Dogg | Continued No Limit collaboration; more West Coast sound |
| 2000 | Tha Last Meal | Features production from Dr. Dre, Timbaland, and Battlecat |
| 2002 | Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss | Includes hits like “Beautiful” (feat. Pharrell) and “From tha Chuuuch to da Palace” |
| 2004 | R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece | Contains hit “Drop It Like It’s Hot” |
| 2006 | Tha Blue Carpet Treatment | Critically acclaimed return to West Coast roots |
| 2008 | Ego Trippin’ | Experimental album with singing and diverse production |
| 2009 | Malice n Wonderland | Features collaborations with The-Dream, R. Kelly, and others |
| 2010 | Doggumentary | Includes “Boom” featuring T-Pain |
| 2013 | Reincarnated | Released under the alias Snoop Lion (Reggae album) |
| 2015 | Bush | Produced entirely by Pharrell Williams; Funk-inspired |
| 2016 | Coolaid | Return to classic hip-hop style |
| 2017 | Neva Left | A blend of old and new Snoop styles |
| 2018 | Bible of Love | Gospel album |
| 2019 | I Wanna Thank Me | Title inspired by viral speech at Hollywood Walk of Fame |
| 2021 | From tha Streets 2 tha Suites | West Coast-focused album released on 4/20 |
| 2022 | BODR (Bacc on Death Row) | First album after acquiring Death Row Records |
| 2022 | Metaverse: The NFT Drop, Vol. 1 | Digital-focused release |
| 2025 | Iz It A Crime? | Latest album |
👥 Collaborative Albums
- 2001 – Tha Eastsidaz – with Tha Eastsidaz
- 2004 – Welcome to the House, Vol. 1 & 2 – with Doggy’s Angels and other Doggystyle artists
- 2013 – 7 Days of Funk – with Dâm-Funk (under the duo name 7 Days of Funk)
- 2022 – Snoop Cube 40 $hort – with Ice Cube, E-40, and Too $hort (as Mount Westmore)
- 2024 – Missionary – with Dr. Dre
🎧 Mixtapes
Snoop Dogg has released numerous mixtapes over the years, often as free digital releases or street projects. Some notable ones:
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Landy & Eggs (with DJ Drama) |
| 2009 | I Wanna Rock: The Kings G-Mix |
| 2010 | That’s My Work Vol. 1 (with DJ Drama) |
| 2013 | That’s My Work Vol. 2–4 |
| 2016 | Beach City |
| 2020 | Tha Lost Tapes |
🔥 These mixtapes often include freestyles, unreleased tracks, and experimental work that didn’t make it to studio albums.
🎬 Soundtrack Contributions
Snoop has also contributed to and curated several soundtracks:
| Year | Soundtrack | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Bones: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | Horror movie Snoop starred in |
| 1998 | Caught Up | Featured song “Doggy Dogg World” |
| 1994–2023 | Various | Contributions to soundtracks for Above the Rim, The Wash, Training Day, Soul Plane, Addams Family 2, etc. |
🔥 Notable Singles
Snoop has too many singles to list them all, but here are some of the most iconic:
🏆 Top Hits & Career Highlights
| Year | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Who Am I? (What’s My Name?) | Breakout single from Doggystyle |
| 1994 | Gin and Juice | Classic West Coast anthem |
| 2002 | Beautiful (feat. Pharrell & Charlie Wilson) | Smooth R&B-infused hit |
| 2004 | Drop It Like It’s Hot (feat. Pharrell) | First #1 Billboard single |
| 2005 | Signs (feat. Justin Timberlake & Charlie Wilson) | Global hit |
| 2006 | That’s That Shit (feat. R. Kelly) | Club favorite |
| 2011 | Young, Wild & Free (with Wiz Khalifa, feat. Bruno Mars) | Huge commercial success |
| 2013 | Lighters Up (as Snoop Lion) | Reggae single |
| 2022 | House I Built | Highlight from BODR album |
🎶 Snoop has appeared as a featured artist on hundreds of songs, collaborating with artists from 2Pac and Dr. Dre to Katy Perry and BTS.
👶 Early Life
- Real Name: Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.
- Born: October 20, 1971
- Birthplace: Long Beach, California, USA
- Nickname: “Snoop” was given by his mother because he looked like Snoopy from the Peanuts cartoon.
Snoop grew up in a tough neighborhood and was exposed to gang culture early on. Despite a troubled youth that included stints in jail, he found solace in music, particularly hip-hop and funk. He began recording tapes with his cousins Nate Dogg and Warren G under the name 213.
🎤 Breakthrough & Early Career (1992–1995)
Snoop’s big break came when he was discovered by Dr. Dre, who featured him heavily on the landmark album The Chronic (1992). This introduced Snoop’s laid-back flow and West Coast G-funk style to a global audience.
- 1993: Released debut album Doggystyle
- Debuted at #1 on Billboard 200
- Hits: “Who Am I (What’s My Name)?”, “Gin and Juice”
He became a central figure in 1990s West Coast rap, signed to Death Row Records, and often associated with 2Pac and Suge Knight.
⚖️ Legal Issues & Controversy
- In the mid-90s, Snoop was charged with murder in connection with a drive-by shooting, but was acquitted in 1996.
- The trial and media scrutiny influenced his second album, Tha Doggfather (1996).
💼 Business Moves & Reinvention (1998–2010)
- Left Death Row and signed with No Limit Records (Master P).
- Released several albums with a more commercial sound (Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told, No Limit Top Dogg).
- Launched his own record label, Doggystyle Records, in 1995.
During the 2000s, Snoop became known not just for music but also for pop culture and media appearances.
🌍 Cultural Icon & Genre-Bending (2010–Present)
- 2012–2013: Rebranded as Snoop Lion, released Reincarnated, a reggae album inspired by a spiritual trip to Jamaica.
- 2018: Released a gospel album Bible of Love.
- 2022: Acquired Death Row Records, the label that launched his career.
- 2023–2024: Continued releasing music (BODR, Missionary with Dr. Dre), collaborated with artists across genres, and embraced the metaverse and NFTs.
📺 Film, TV & Media
- Acted in films like Training Day, Half Baked, Soul Plane, and Starsky & Hutch.
- TV: Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party (with Martha Stewart), The Joker’s Wild (as a host).
- Voiceovers and cameos in animated shows and video games.
🚬 Cannabis Entrepreneurship
Snoop is a leading figure in the cannabis industry:
- Launched Leafs by Snoop (his own cannabis brand).
- Regular speaker and advocate for cannabis legalization.
⚽ Philanthropy & Community Work
- Founded the Snoop Youth Football League in 2005, giving thousands of inner-city kids opportunities to play sports.
- Donated to schools, community projects, and social justice causes.
🏆 Legacy
- Known for his smooth, conversational flow and iconic voice.
- Over 35 million albums sold worldwide.
- 17 Grammy nominations
- Inducted into WWE Hall of Fame (Celebrity Wing) in 2016.
- Performed at the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show in 2022.
📌 Quick Facts
| Fact | Info |
|---|---|
| Height | 6’4″ (193 cm) |
| Children | 4 |
| Wife | Shante Broadus (high school sweetheart) |
| Net Worth | Estimated $150 million+ (as of 2025) |
| Notable Aliases | Snoop Lion, DJ Snoopadelic |
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