Challenges Faced by Snoop Dogg: Obstacles and Turning Points

Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Snoop Dogg. A timeline of obstacles and growth.

Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr., known as Snoop Dogg, is a highly influential American rapper, record producer, and actor from the West Coast hip-hop scene. He gained prominence in 1992 through collaborations with Dr. Dre on "Deep Cover" and Dre's album, The Chronic. Recognized for his distinctive drawled lyrics and themes related to West Coast culture and social issues, he has sold over 23 million albums in the U.S. and 35 million globally. His achievements include an American Music Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and 17 Grammy nominations.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

1989: Arrest for Cocaine Possession

Shortly after graduating from Long Beach Polytechnic High School in 1989, Snoop Dogg was arrested for possession of cocaine.

1989: Arrested for Possession of Cocaine

Shortly after graduating from high school in 1989, Snoop Dogg was arrested for possession of cocaine.

1990: Convicted of Felony Drug Possession

In 1990, Snoop Dogg was convicted of felony possession of drugs and possession for sale.

July 1993: Stopped for Traffic Violation and Firearm Found

In July 1993, Snoop Dogg was stopped for a traffic violation, and a firearm was found by police during a search of his car.

August 1993: Arrested in Connection to Shooting Death

In August 1993, while recording Doggystyle, Snoop Dogg was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of Philip Woldermariam. Although the victim was killed by Snoop Dogg's bodyguard, McKinley Lee, Snoop Dogg was purportedly driving the vehicle from which the gun was fired.

1993: Denial of Gang Affiliation

In 1993, Snoop Dogg denied police and media reports that he was a member of the Rollin' 20s Crips gang.

1993: Charged with First-Degree Murder

In 1993, Snoop Dogg was charged with first-degree murder for the shooting of a member of a rival gang.

February 1997: Pled Guilty to Handgun Possession

In February 1997, Snoop Dogg pled guilty to possession of a handgun and was ordered to record three public service announcements, perform community service, pay a fine, and serve probation.

1998: Contract Disputes with Death Row Records

In 1998, Snoop Dogg stated that Death Row Records had withheld his royalty payments despite giving him lavish gifts.

1998: Arrested for Marijuana Possession in Los Angeles

In 1998, Snoop Dogg was arrested and fined for misdemeanor possession of marijuana in Los Angeles.

2001: Arrested for Marijuana Possession in Cleveland

In 2001, Snoop Dogg was arrested and fined for misdemeanor possession of marijuana in Cleveland, Ohio.

2003: Alleged Incident at Jimmy Kimmel Live

In 2003, a makeup artist claimed that Snoop Dogg and others drugged and raped her backstage at a Jimmy Kimmel Live taping, leading to a lawsuit filed in January 2005.

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January 2005: Sued by Makeup Artist

In January 2005, Snoop Dogg was sued by a makeup artist for alleged drugging and rape backstage at a Jimmy Kimmel Live taping in 2003.

May 2005: Sued for Assaulting a Fan Onstage

In May 2005, Snoop Dogg, along with Jayceon "the Game" Taylor and Tha Dogg Pound, was sued for allegedly assaulting a fan onstage at a concert in Auburn, Washington. The accuser claimed he was beaten by the artists' entourage, leading to a lawsuit seeking $22 million in damages.

August 2005: Settlement of Lawsuit

In August 2005, Snoop Dogg and the makeup artist settled the lawsuit amicably, with no money exchanged, according to Snoop Dogg’s representative.

April 26, 2006: Arrested at Heathrow Airport

On April 26, 2006, Snoop Dogg and his entourage were arrested at Heathrow Airport in London after being denied entry to the British Airways first class lounge. The group was involved in a fight with police and vandalized a duty-free shop.

May 15, 2006: Denied Entry to the United Kingdom

On May 15, 2006, after his arrest on vandalism charges in London, Snoop Dogg was denied entry to the United Kingdom, and his British visa was denied the following year. The entire group was banned from British Airways.

September 2006: Detained at John Wayne Airport

In September 2006, Snoop Dogg was detained at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, after airport screeners found a collapsible police baton in his carry-on bag. His lawyer claimed it was a prop.

October 2006: Arrested at Bob Hope Airport

In October 2006, Snoop Dogg was arrested at Bob Hope Airport in Burbank for possession of a firearm and suspicion of transporting marijuana after being stopped for a traffic infraction.

April 2007: Sentenced to probation and community service

In April 2007, Snoop Dogg received a three-year suspended sentence, five years' probation, and 800 hours of community service after pleading no contest to felony drug and gun possession charges. He was also prohibited from hiring individuals with criminal records or gang affiliations.

April 2007: Banned from Entering Australia

In April 2007, the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship banned Snoop Dogg from entering the country due to his prior criminal convictions.

September 2007: Sentenced to probation and community service

In September 2007, Snoop Dogg was sentenced to three years' probation and 160 hours of community service for the September 2006 incident involving a collapsible police baton.

April 2009: Appeared in Court for Assault Lawsuit

In April 2009, Snoop Dogg and other parties involved in the May 2005 assault lawsuit appeared in court.

2010: Arrested for Marijuana Possession in Sierra Blanca

In 2010, Snoop Dogg was arrested and fined for misdemeanor possession of marijuana in Sierra Blanca, Texas.

July 2012: Banned from Entering Norway

In July 2012, Snoop Dogg was banned from entering Norway for two years after being found in possession of marijuana and undeclared cash the month before.

May 2013: Alleged Sexual Assault Incident

In May 2013, a woman alleges she was sexually assaulted by Snoop Dogg after a concert in Anaheim, California. The lawsuit was filed in February 2022.

July 25, 2015: Detained in Sweden for Alleged Drug Use

On July 25, 2015, Snoop Dogg was detained by Swedish police in Uppsala after a concert for allegedly using illegal drugs, violating Swedish law. He underwent a drug test at the police station, which showed positive traces of narcotics, but charges were ultimately dropped due to lack of evidence that he consumed the substances in Sweden. He criticized the police for alleged racial profiling on Instagram and canceled future tours in Sweden.

May 2016: Lost $2 Million in Death Row Records Bankruptcy

In May 2016, Snoop Dogg lost $2 million through the Death Row Records bankruptcy case.

July 7, 2016: Led Peaceful March to LAPD Headquarters

Following the deadly shooting of five police officers in Dallas on July 7, 2016, Snoop Dogg and the Game organized a peaceful march to the Los Angeles Police Department headquarters to protest police brutality as part of the "Operation H.U.N.T." initiative.