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| Snoop Dogg | |
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 Snoop performing at The Hoxton in Toronto, Canada, in August 2012. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. |
| Also known as | Snoop Doggy Dogg, Snoop Lion, DJ Snoopadelic, Snoopzilla |
| Born |
October 20, 1971 Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Eastside, Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, g-funk, reggae, gangsta rap |
| Occupations | Rapper, singer-songwriter, actor |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | Death Row Records, No Limit Records, Priority, Star Trak, Geffen, Doggystyle, Maker Studios, Vice Records, Mad Decent, RCA |
| Associated acts | 213, Tha Dogg Pound, Tha Eastsidaz, 2Pac, Bow Wow, Dr. Dre, Game, Wiz Khalifa, Master P, C-Murder, Dam-Funk |
| Website | snooplion.com |
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known by his stage names Snoop Doggy Dogg, Snoop Dogg, and later Snoop Lion, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and actor.
Early life
The reason why he is called "Snoop Dogg" is because his mother named him after a character called "Snoopy", because Snoop Dogg was a fan of the Peanuts cartoon, which has the Snoopy character.
Recent events
In 2012, Snoop Dogg went to Jamaica. He studied the Rastafari movement. He changed his name to Snoop Lion, after the Lion of Judah. This is a name from the tribe of Judah. It is sometimes used to describe Haile Selassie, who is worshipped by Rastafarians. His 2013 album, Reincarnated, is his first reggae music album.[1]
References
- ↑ Michael Walsh (31 July 2012). "Snoop Dogg evolves into Snoop Lion, claims he is Bob Marley reincarnated". New York Daily News website. http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/snoop-dogg-evolves-snoop-lion-claims-bob-marley-reincarnated-video-article-1.1126235. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
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