Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., known professionally as Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. His initial fame dates back to 1992 following his guest appearance on Dr. Dre's debut solo single, "Deep Cover", and later on Dre's debut album, The Chronic that same year. Broadus has since sold over 23 million albums in the United States, and 35 million albums worldwide. His accolades include an American Music Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and 17 Grammy Award nominations.
Some of the key events about Snoop Dogg
- 1990Arrested for cocaine possession shortly after high school graduation
- 1992Released debut album "Doggystyle" which became certified 4x platinum
- 1993Charged with murder in connection with a drive-by shooting, later acquitted
- 1994Won American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist
- 1996Founded record label Doggy Style Records
- 1996Arrested for marijuana possession
- 2003Sued for $25 million by two women claiming sexual assault and drugging
- 2004Starred in and produced the film "Soul Plane"
- 2006Arrested at Bob Hope Airport for possession of marijuana and a firearm
- 2007Launched his own brand of cannabis products called "Leafs by Snoop"
- 2007Banned from entering Australia due to failing character requirements
- 2012Rebranded as Snoop Lion and released a reggae album "Reincarnated"
- 2012Detained in Norway for carrying marijuana and a large amount of cash
- 2013Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame celebrity wing
- 2015Arrested in Sweden on suspicion of illegal drug use
- 2016Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 2018Published a cookbook titled "From Crook to Cook"
- 2018Sparked controversy with anti-Trump statements and imagery
- 2022Acquired Death Row Records, the label that launched his career
- 2022Sued for alleged sexual assault and battery of a woman in 2013
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