In 2012, after a trip to Jamaica, Snoop announced a conversion to the Rastafari movement and a new alias, Snoop Lion. In September 2009, Snoop was hired by EMI as the chairman of a reactivated Priority Records. He also coaches a youth football league and high school football team. Snoop Dogg has starred in motion pictures and hosted several television shows including, Doggy Fizzle Televizzle, Snoop Dogg's Father Hood, and Dogg After Dark. Malice 'n Wonderland (2009) and Doggumentary (2011), were released on Priority. He then signed with Geffen Records in 2004 for his next three albums R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece, Tha Blue Carpet Treatment, and Ego Trippin'. Snoop then signed with Priority/Capitol/EMI Records in 2002, where he released Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss. Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told (1998), No Limit Top Dogg (1999), and Tha Last Meal (2000). The album was certified double platinum in 1997.Īfter leaving Death Row, Snoop signed with No Limit Records, where he recorded his next three albums. 1 on both charts with "Snoop's Upside Ya Head" as the lead single. His second album Tha Doggfather (1996), also debuted at No. In 1994, Snoop released a soundtrack on Death Row Records for the short film Murder Was The Case, starring himself.
Selling almost a million copies in the first week of its release, Doggystyle became certified 4× platinum in 1994 and spawned several hit singles, including "What's My Name" and "Gin & Juice". 1 on both the Billboard 200 and Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. Snoop's debut album, Doggystyle, was released in 1993 under Death Row Records, debuting at No. He collaborated on Dre's solo debut The Chronic, and on the theme song to the feature film Deep Cover. His music career began in 1992 when he was discovered by Dr. Snoop has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. (born October 20, 1971), known by his stage names Snoop Doggy Dogg, Snoop Dogg, and more recently Snoop Lion, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and actor.
Today, SYFL boasts 30 teams, more than 1,200 players and over 75 cheerleaders.Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. SYFL teaches them the values of teamwork, good sportsmanship, discipline, and academics. Snoop’s non-profit work in the community is commendable, as he established the Snoop Youth Football League (SYFL) in 2005 to give children between the ages of five and 13 the opportunity to participate in youth football and cheer.
As a producer through his company Snoopadelic Films, Snoop Dogg has produced Mac & Devin Go to High School, Hood of Horror, Down for Life, Malice N Wonderland, and last year’s Reincarnated which captures Snoop’s journey of reincarnation and self, as well as his journey and controversial transformation from hip-hop star to reggae singer, while he was recording his album of the same name. The artist’s voice has also been featured in the animated films Turbo and Hotel Transylvania and such shows as King of the Hill, Futurama, and The Cleveland Show. In addition to his extensive work in music, Snoop has appeared in numerous films, including Soul Plane, Starsky & Hutch, the Oscar® winning drama Training Day and Half Baked, Scary MoVie, among others. Additionally, Snoop’s event production company, Uncle Snoop’s Army, is growing a number of high concept live experiences, including The Snoopadelic Cabaret at TAO taking place this Spring and Summer and Snoop’s Wellness Retreat, a recreational festival in Seattle and Denver.
Reincarnated debuted at #1 on the Billboard Reggae Chart.Īs a DJ under the moniker DJ Snoopadelic, Snoop has been tearing up festivals and clubs around the world for nearly four years, giving fans a special experience that only he can curate. In April of last year, Snoop released his reggae and dancehall-influenced album Reincarnated under the moniker Snoop Lion. Most recently, Snoop under the moniker Snoopzilla, released his album 7 Days of Funk, a collaboration with Dam-Funk, in December of 2013 on Stones Throw Records. Throughout his career, Snoop’s produced chart-topping hits including “Gin & Juice,” “Who Am I? (What’s My Name?),” “Nuthin’ But A ‘G’ Thang,” “Next Episode,” “Beautiful,” “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” “Signs,” “Sensual Seduction” and “I Wanna Rock.” He’s set records with his seminal album Doggystyle, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and sold over 800,000 copies in the first week.
Since 1993, he has released twelve albums and collaborated with artists across all genres of music. Snoop defines hip-hop history.
Multi-platinum artist, actor and entertainment icon Snoop Dogg is at the forefront of popular culture with award-winning albums and songs, multiple films, lifestyle products, philanthropic efforts, and digital ventures, including his YouTube original series “GGN News.” Snoop Dogg has sold over 30 million albums worldwide and received multiple GRAMMY® nominations.