Major Controversies Surrounding Snoop Dogg: A Detailed Timeline

Controversies are a part of history. Explore the biggest scandals linked to Snoop Dogg.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

2006: Guest Appearances and "Real Talk" Release

In 2006, Snoop Dogg appeared on tracks from Ice Cube's album and Tha Dogg Pound's album. His song "Real Talk" was leaked, which was dedicated to Stanley "Tookie" Williams and a diss to Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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.

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.

2012: PETA Controversy

In a video podcast in 2012, Snoop Dogg responded to criticism from animal welfare charities regarding his wearing of real fur garments by asking, "Why doesn't PETA throw paint on a pimp's fur coat".

January 2013: Criticized for Cultural Appropriation

In January 2013, Snoop Dogg faced criticism from members of the Rastafari community, including reggae artist Bunny Wailer, for engaging in cultural appropriation after his conversion to Rastafarianism.

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.