Snoop Dogg

Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., known professionally as Snoop Dogg, is a rapper, media personality, actor, entrepreneur, and cultural icon from Long Beach, California. One of the most recognized and beloved figures in all of music and popular culture, Snoop Dogg has maintained an extraordinary level of global relevance for over three decades, evolving from a controversial West Coast gangster rapper into a beloved mainstream personality who has transcended music entirely. His debut album "Doggystyle" (1993), produced by Dr. Dre, is one of the best-selling and most influential rap albums in history, debuting at #1 and featuring classics including "Gin and Juice" and "What's My Name?" It introduced G-funk to the masses and set the template for an entire era of West Coast hip-hop. Snoop's subsequent career has encompassed reggae (as Snoop Lion), gospel, jazz collaborations, his own brand of gin, cannabis, cooking shows with Martha Stewart, Olympic commentary, and an ownership stake in media companies — making him one of the most complete and enduring entertainment figures America has ever produced.