History Music / SnoopDogg

->''It's kinda hard bein' Snoop D-O-double-G.''
->''But I, Somehow some way''

-->--'''"Gin and Juice"'''

Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. (born October 20, 1971), better known as [[StageNames Snoop Dogg]], is an American rapper and record producer. One of Music/DrDre's most popular discoveries, Snoop Dogg is known for [[TheStoner championing marijuana]] and lyrics featuring [[GangstaRap over-the-top glorification of gang life and violence]]; he is credited for popularizing the slang "izzle," I.E. "fo' shizzle my nizzle" (the term was ''introduced'' to hip hop music by E-40, however). His stage name comes from a nickname used by his parents, because he resembled the dog Snoopy from ''Franchise/{{Peanuts}}''.

He collaborated on the [[{{Music/Gorillaz}} Plastic Beach album]]. The entire first track is just him doing a slow rap over an uncharacteristically slow brass band track. Very nice.

Snoop can also be found in Music/KatyPerry's song "California Gurls"; in the music video, he [[WebVideo/TheRapCritic leads an army of gummy bears]].

He has also decided to branch out into other genres under different monikers, keeping Snoop Dogg as his hip hop moniker, while releasing a reggae album as Snoop Lion, a techno album as DJ Snoopadelic, and under the name Snoopzilla he made a funk group with Dâm-Funk called 7 Days of Funk, where they released a self-titled album. Oh, he also played '''Moses''' on ''WebVideo/EpicRapBattlesOfHistory'', and did a song for ''[[VideoGame/{{Tekken}} Tekken Tag Tournament 2]]''. He's also been hosting and executive-producing a revival of the game show ''Series/TheJokersWild'' for Creator/{{TBS}}. He even co-hosted the 2021 Series/PuppyBowl with [[OddFriendship good friend Martha Stewart]].

Snoop Dogg has built a reputation for his willingness to work with just about ''anyone''. People he's collaborated with include, but not limited to [[Music/CypressHill B-Real]], Bow Wow, Music/InsaneClownPosse, Music/PharrellWilliams, Music/LimpBizkit, Music/{{The Game|Rapper}}, Music/{{Robyn}}, Music/{{Gorillaz}}, Music/BigTimeRush, Music/KatyPerry, Wiz Khalifa, WebVideo/EpicRapBattlesOfHistory, The Chainsmokers, Music/{{PSY}}, Music/{{The Black Eyed Peas}} and Jason Derulo. That's isn't counting the numerous commercials he's done [[AdamWesting as himself]], or his appearances in movies and video games. It seems that if you want to get him to work with you, all you have to do is ask him nicely.

The pro-wrestler Wrestling/SashaBanks is his cousin, as well as R&B diva Music/{{Brandy}}, the star of Series/{{Moesha}} and her brother Music/RayJ. Speaking of "Pro Wrestling," he was inducted into the celebrity wing of the Wrestling/WWEHallOfFame in 2016.

* FilkSong:
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8tODhvb47s "Oh Sookie"]], written for the character in ''Series/TrueBlood''.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NRaRKqKouo "Lannister's Anthem"]], written for the ''Series/GameOfThrones'' mixtape album, "Catch the Throne".

Snoop Dogg has built a reputation for his willingness to work with just about ''anyone''. People he's collaborated with include, but not limited to [[Music/CypressHill B-Real]], Bow Wow, Music/InsaneClownPosse, Music/PharrellWilliams, Music/LimpBizkit, Music/TheGame, Music/{{Robyn}}, Music/{{Gorillaz}}, Music/BigTimeRush, Music/KatyPerry, Wiz Khalifa, WebVideo/EpicRapBattlesOfHistory, The Chainsmokers, Music/{{PSY}}, Music/{{The Black Eyed Peas}} and Jason Derulo. That's isn't counting the numerous commercials he's done [[AdamWesting as himself]], or his appearances in movies and video games. It seems that if you want to get him to work with you, all you have to do is ask him nicely.

In film, he had starring roles in ''Film/{{Bones|2001}}'', ''Film/StarskyAndHutch'' and ''Film/HoodOfHorror'', as well as cameos in assorted TV shows (including ''WesternAnimation/KingOfTheHill'', ''Series/{{Monk}}'', ''WesternAnimation/TheBoondocks'', ''Series/{{Weeds}}'', ''{{WesternAnimation/Futurama}}'', and ''Series/TrailerParkBoys'') and other movies. He also directed four pornographic movies and a ''Girls Gone Wild'' video.

Ah, and no relation with the [[Anime/ArmoredTrooperVotoms Scopedogs]].

He has also decided to branch out into other genres under different monikers, keeping Snoop Dogg as his hip hop moniker, while releasing a reggae album as Snoop Lion, a techno album as DJ Snoopadelic, and under the name Snoopzilla he made a funk group with Dâm-Funk called 7 Days of Funk, where they released a self-titled album. Oh, he also played '''Moses''' on ''WebVideo/EpicRapBattlesOfHistory'', and did a song for ''[[VideoGame/{{Tekken}} Tekken Tag Tournament 2]]''. He's also been hosting and executive-producing a revival of the game show ''Series/TheJokersWild'' for Creator/{{TBS}}.

* DownerEnding: The conclusion of said song's story. [[spoiler: After allowing the Devil to grant him eternal life and all of the things he wants (and living a life of excess as a result), said life descends into tragedy when Snoop ends up with 25 years in a jail where several people recognize him and a potential gang war may erupt just from him being there. If that weren't enough, the son he mentions at the beginning of the song (whose birth is one of the reasons he wanted a second chance at life to begin with) gets stabbed in the neck while he's inside, possibly ending the poor kid's life before he could make it to age 22.]] For a guy whose specialty is laid-back party music, Snoop wrote one hell of a TearJerker with this one.

%% * DealWithTheDevil: In "Murder Was the Case".

Snoop Dogg (real name: Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr., born October 20, 1971) is an American rapper and record producer. One of Music/DrDre's most popular discoveries, Snoop Dogg is known for [[TheStoner championing marijuana]] and lyrics featuring [[GangstaRap over-the-top glorification of gang life and violence]]; he is credited for popularizing the slang "izzle," I.E. "fo' shizzle my nizzle" (the term was ''introduced'' to hip hop music by E-40, however). His stage name comes from a nickname used by his parents, because he resembled the dog Snoopy from ''Franchise/{{Peanuts}}''.

In film, he had starring roles in ''Film/{{Bones|2001}}'', ''Film/StarskyAndHutch'' and ''Film/HoodOfHorror'', as well as cameos in assorted TV shows (including ''WesternAnimation/KingOfTheHill'', ''Series/{{Monk}}'', ''WesternAnimation/TheBoondocks'', ''Series/{{Weeds}}'', and ''{{WesternAnimation/Futurama}}'') and other movies. He also directed four pornographic movies and a ''Girls Gone Wild'' video.

* CountryRap: The song "My Medicine", produced by [[Music/HouseOfPain Everlast]], and featuring Music/WillieNelson. More recently, a straight-up [[CountryMusic Country Song]], "Superman" (with both Willie ''and'' Snoop singing, and Willie playing guitar/harmonica) appeared on his album, ''Doggumentary''.

* ArtifactTitle: The "Snoop" in his stage name refers to [[ComicStrip/{{Peanuts}} Snoopy]]. Once he changed his name from "Snoop Dogg" to "Snoop Lion," the "Snoop" part became an artifact.

Snoop Dogg has built a reputation for his willingness to work with just about ''anyone''. People he's collaborated with include, but not limited to [[Music/CypressHill B-Real]], Bow Wow, Music/InsaneClownPosse, Pharrell, Music/LimpBizkit, Music/TheGame, Music/{{Robyn}}, Music/{{Gorillaz}}, Music/BigTimeRush, Music/KatyPerry, Wiz Khalifa, WebVideo/EpicRapBattlesOfHistory, The Chainsmokers, Music/{{PSY}}, Music/{{The Black Eyed Peas}} and Jason Derulo. That's isn't counting the numerous commercials he's done [[AdamWesting as himself]], or his appearances in movies and video games. It seems that if you want to get him to work with you, all you have to do is ask him nicely.

As of recent he has decided to branch out into other genres under different monikers, keeping Snoop Dogg as his hip hop moniker for one last album, while releasing a reggae album as Snoop Lion, a techno album as DJ Snoopadelic, and under the name Snoopzilla he made a funk group with Dâm-Funk called 7 Days of Funk, where they released a self-titled album. Oh, he also played '''Moses''' on ''WebVideo/EpicRapBattlesOfHistory'', and did a song for ''[[VideoGame/{{Tekken}} Tekken Tag Tournament 2]]''. He's also been hosting and executive-producing a revival of the game show ''Series/TheJokersWild'' for Creator/{{TBS}}.

* AsHimself: In ''Film/OldSchool'', ''Series/{{Weeds}}'', ''Film/{{Bruno}}'', ''{{WesternAnimation/Futurama}}'', and ''WesternAnimation/TheSpongeBobMovieSpongeOnTheRun''. Most of his characters in film and TV are also very close to his real life and music persona.

* AsHimself: In ''Film/OldSchool'', ''Series/{{Weeds}}'', ''Film/{{Bruno}}'' and ''{{WesternAnimation/Futurama}}''. Most of his characters in film and TV are also very close to his real life and music persona.

* {{Cloudcuckoolander}}: Big time. The fact that he's high all the time probably has a lot to do with it.

* DealWithTheDevil: In "Murder Was the Case".

The pro-wrestler Wrestling/SashaBanks is his cousin, as well as R&B diva Music/{{Brandy}}, the star of Series/{{Moesha}}. Speaking of "Pro Wrestling," he was inducted into the celebrity wing of the Wrestling/WWEHallOfFame in 2016.

* SmokingIsCool: "SMOKE WEED EVERY DAY!"

!!This musician provides examples of:

* CloudCuckoolander: Big time. The fact that he's high all the time probably has a lot to do with it.

Snoop Dogg has built a reputation for his willingness to work with just about ''anyone''. People he's collaborated with include, but not limited to [[Music/CypressHill B-Real]], Bow Wow, Music/InsaneClownPosse, Pharrell, Music/LimpBizkit, Music/TheGame, Music/{{Robyn}}, Music/{{Gorillaz}}, Music/BigTimeRush, Music/KatyPerry, Wiz Khalifa, WebVideo/EpicRapBattlesOfHistory, The Chainsmokers, Music/{{PSY}}, and Jason Derulo. That's isn't counting the numerous commercials he's done [[AdamWesting as himself]], or his appearances in movies and video games. It seems that if you want to get him to work with you, all you have to do is ask him nicely.

* GagDub: His "Plizzanet Earth" segments on ''Series/JimmyKimmelLive'' of segments from Creator/BBC's ''Series/PlanetEarth''.

* GagDub: His "Plizzanet Earth" segments on ''Series/JimmyKimmelLive'' of segments from Creator/DiscoveryChannel's ''Series/PlanetEarth''.

** He also plays himself in the soap opera, One Life to Live. Apparently, he's a fan of the show (among other seemingly contradictory interests).