Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Snoop Dogg
Discover the career path of Snoop Dogg, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., professionally known as Snoop Dogg, is a highly influential American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. A key figure in West Coast hip-hop, he gained prominence in 1992 through collaborations with Dr. Dre on "Deep Cover" and "The Chronic." Snoop Dogg's distinctive drawled lyrics and focus on West Coast culture and social issues have solidified his status as one of the greatest rappers. He has sold over 23 million albums in the U.S. and 35 million worldwide, earning numerous awards, including an American Music Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, two Sports Emmy Awards, and multiple Grammy nominations.
1991: Audition for Death Row Records
In 1991, Dr. Dre was impressed by Snoop Dogg's freestyle on a mixtape and called Snoop Dogg to audition for his label Death Row Records.
1992: Collaboration with Dr. Dre on Deep Cover and The Chronic
In 1992, Snoop Dogg collaborated with Dr. Dre on the theme song for the film Deep Cover, and on Dr. Dre's debut solo album The Chronic, which significantly contributed to Snoop Dogg's success.
1992: Collaboration with Dr. Dre and Rise to Prominence
In 1992, Snoop Dogg rose to prominence through collaborations with Dr. Dre on the single "Deep Cover" and on The Chronic, including "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang".
1993: Release of Debut Album Doggystyle
In 1993, Snoop Dogg's debut album, Doggystyle, produced by Dr. Dre, was released and debuted atop the Billboard 200, selling 806,000 copies in its first week. The album spawned the hit singles "What's My Name?" and "Gin and Juice".
1994: Release of Murder Was the Case Short Film and Soundtrack
In 1994, a short film about Snoop Dogg's murder trial, Murder Was the Case, was released, along with an accompanying soundtrack.
July 6, 1995: Registration of Doggy Style Records, Inc.
On July 6, 1995, Doggy Style Records, Inc., a record label founded by Snoop Dogg, was registered with the California Secretary of State.
August 1996: Signing of Charlie Wilson to Doggy Style Records
By August 1996, Doggy Style Records, a subsidiary of Death Row Records, signed The Gap Band's Charlie Wilson as one of its first artists.
November 1996: Release of Tha Doggfather Album Amidst Industry Turmoil
In November 1996, Snoop Dogg's second album, Tha Doggfather, was released amidst hip hop industry deaths and convictions, including the death of Tupac Shakur and the racketeering indictment of Suge Knight. Dr. Dre had left Death Row earlier in 1996.
1996: Release of Tha Doggfather Album
In 1996, Snoop Dogg's second album, Tha Doggfather, was released and also debuted at number one.
July 8, 1997: Cancellation of Doggumentary EP
On July 8, 1997, Snoop Dogg was scheduled to release an EP titled Doggumentary, but the album had been canceled. However, a music video was released for its projected first single, Midnight Love.
1997: Participation in Lollapalooza Concert Tour
In 1997, Snoop Dogg participated in the Lollapalooza concert tour, which featured mainly alternative rock music, marking a move away from his gangsta roots.
March 1998: Signing with No Limit Records
In March 1998, Snoop Dogg signed with Master P's No Limit Records.
1998: Signing with No Limit Records and Release of Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told
In 1998, Snoop Dogg signed with Master P's No Limit Records and released the album Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told.
1999: Release of No Limit Top Dogg
In 1999, Snoop Dogg released the album No Limit Top Dogg.
1999: Publication of Autobiography Tha Doggfather
In 1999, Snoop Dogg's autobiography, Tha Doggfather, was published.
2000: Release of Tha Last Meal
In 2000, Snoop Dogg released the album Tha Last Meal.
2002: Release of Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo$$
In 2002, Snoop Dogg released the album Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo$$, featuring the singles "From tha Chuuuch to da Palace" and "Beautiful" featuring Pharrell. He transitioned from a "gangster" to a "pimp" image.
June 2004: Signing with Geffen Records/Star Trak Entertainment
In June 2004, Snoop Dogg signed to Geffen Records/Star Trak Entertainment. Subsequently he released the album R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece, which featured the hit single "Drop It Like It's Hot" and "Signs". He also formed the group 213 with Warren G and Nate Dogg, releasing the album The Hard Way.
2004: Release of R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece
In 2004, Snoop Dogg released the album R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece, which included the hit single "Drop It Like It's Hot" featuring Pharrell.
2005: Snoop Dogg Founded Snoop Youth Football League
In 2005, Snoop Dogg established the Snoop Youth Football League for at-risk youth in Southern California.
2006: Guest Appearances and "Real Talk" Release
In 2006, Snoop Dogg appeared on Ice Cube's album Laugh Now, Cry Later, and on Tha Dogg Pound's Cali Iz Active. His song "Real Talk" was released on the Internet, dedicated to Stanley "Tookie" Williams and critical of Arnold Schwarzenegger. He also made guest appearances on "Keep Bouncing" by Too $hort and "Gangsta Walk" by Coolio.
2006: Release of Tha Blue Carpet Treatment
In 2006, Snoop's album Tha Blue Carpet Treatment debuted on the Billboard 200. He also collaborated on a video with E-40 on the single "Candy (Drippin' Like Water)".
July 7, 2007: Performance at Live Earth Concert, Hamburg
On July 7, 2007, Snoop Dogg performed at the Live Earth concert in Hamburg.
July 2007: First Artist to Release a Rington Before Single Release
In July 2007, Snoop Dogg became the first artist to release a track, "It's the D.O.G", as a ringtone before its release as a single.
June 8, 2008: Release of Singh Is Kinng Album
On June 8, 2008, the album featuring the song "Singh is Kinng" (Snoop Dogg's first Bollywood rap) was released on Junglee Music Records, where Snoop Dogg also appears in the movie as himself.
2012: Snoop Dogg Converts to Rastafari Movement
In 2012, after a trip to Jamaica, Snoop Dogg converted to the Rastafari movement, shifted his musical focus to reggae, and changed his name to Snoop Lion.
2013: Adoption of Snoop Lion Alias and Release of Reincarnated
In 2013, Snoop Dogg adopted the alias Snoop Lion and released a reggae album, Reincarnated, along with a documentary film about his experience in Jamaica.
2013: Snoop Dogg Expresses Support for Tighter Gun Control
In 2013, Snoop Dogg, then known as Snoop Lion, advocated for tighter gun control in an interview with HuffPost Live and released the song "No Guns Allowed" featuring Drake and Cori B.
2013: Snoop Dogg Advocates for Same-Sex Marriage
In a 2013 interview with The Huffington Post, Snoop Dogg voiced his support for same-sex marriage, stating, "People can do what they want and as they please".
2015: Release of Bush
In 2015, Snoop Dogg released the album Bush, produced by Pharrell.
July 7, 2016: Snoop Dogg Organizes Peaceful March After Dallas Shooting
Following the deadly shooting of police officers in Dallas on July 7, 2016, Snoop Dogg and The Game organized a peaceful march to the LAPD headquarters, leading to a meeting with city officials to discuss police brutality.
2016: Snoop Dogg Gives Away Turkeys at Thanksgiving
In 2016, Snoop Dogg gave away 3000 turkeys to the less fortunate in Inglewood, California, at Thanksgiving, as part of his annual partnership with city officials.
2017: Snoop Dogg Runs a special-needs division Called Snoop Special Stars
Since 2017, Snoop Dogg has also run a special-needs division called Snoop Special Stars for anyone 5 years or older with a physical, mental, or developmental disability.
June 2018: Snoop Dogg Performs at Environmental Media Association Honors Gala
In June 2018, Snoop Dogg performed at the Environmental Media Association (EMA) Honors Gala, with the logo for vegan brand Beyond Meat displayed on screens.
2018: Release of Bible of Love
In 2018, Snoop Dogg released the gospel album Bible of Love.
2018: Snoop Youth Football League Becomes Largest in Southern California
In 2018, the Snoop Youth Football League was reported to be the largest youth football organization in Southern California, featuring 50 teams and over 1,500 players.
2020: Snoop Dogg Invests in Vegan Food Company
In 2020, Snoop Dogg invested in Original Foods, a vegan food company known for Pigless Pork Rinds, and he became an ambassador for Beyond Meat, supporting their Feed a Million+ campaign.
2022: Acquisition of Death Row Records and Release of BODR
In 2022, Snoop Dogg acquired Death Row Records from MNRK Music Group and released the album BODR (Bacc On Death Row).
2022: Snoop Dogg signed with FaZe Clan
In 2022, Snoop Dogg became a content creator and board member for the esports organization FaZe Clan.
2022: Co-headlining Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show
In 2022, Snoop Dogg co-headlined the Super Bowl LVI halftime show and later earned a Primetime Emmy Award for it.
2023: Snoop Dogg "Gives Up Smoke" for Ad Campaign
In 2023, Snoop Dogg announced via social media that he was "giving up smoke" but later revealed it was an ad for the SoloStove smokeless fire pit.
2023: Snoop Dogg Joins Investment Group to Buy Ottawa Senators
In 2023, Snoop Dogg joined an investment group led by businessman Neko Sparks to assist in the purchase of the National Hockey League's Ottawa Senators.
2023: Snoop Dogg Resigned from FaZe Clan Board
In 2023, Snoop Dogg resigned from his position on the board of directors of FaZe Clan.
January 2025: Snoop Dogg Performs at Trump-Sponsored Cryptocurrency Event
In January 2025, Snoop Dogg, alongside Soulja Boy and Rick Ross, performed at a cryptocurrency event sponsored by Donald Trump preceding Trump's second inauguration.
October 2025: Snoop Dogg Partners with GLAAD to Support LGBTQ Awareness
In October 2025, Snoop Dogg partnered with GLAAD to support Spirit Day after facing controversy for his August statements, and he collaborated with Jeremy Beloate on the song "Love is Love" featured on Doggyland.
December 2025: Snoop Dogg Named Honorary Coach for Team USA
In December 2025, it was announced that Snoop Dogg will be Team USA's first-ever honorary coach at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
2026: Snoop Dogg Named Honorary Coach for Team USA
In December 2025, it was announced that Snoop Dogg will be Team USA's first-ever honorary coach at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
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