Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg, born Cordozar Calvin Broadus on October 20, 1971, is a Grammy Award-nominated American rapper, singer, record producer, and actor. He gained prominence in the 1990s as one of the best-known figures in gangsta rap and was a prominent figure in West Coast hip-hop. His music career began in 1992 when his early solo freestyles caught the attention of famed producer-rapper Dr. Dre, who featured him on his single "Deep Cover" and on his landmark album "The Chronic".

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Snoop Dogg's debut album, "Doggystyle," released in 1993, became the first debut record to enter the Billboard 200 chart at number one. His subsequent albums, "Tha Doggfather" (1996) and "Reincarnated" (2013), as well as his collaboration with funk musician Dâm Funk on the album "7" (2013), showcased his versatility in music. In 2015, he released the funk and R&B album "Bush," produced by Pharrell Williams, and in 2018, he released a double album of gospel music, "Snoop Dogg Presents Bible of Love".

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In addition to his music career, Snoop Dogg has also ventured into acting, appearing in various films and television shows.