Snoop Dogg, also known as Snoop Lion or Snoop Doggy Dogg, was born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. on October 20, 1971, in Long Beach, California, United States. He is a prominent figure in the music industry, particularly known for his distinctive style in hip-hop and rap. Snoop Dogg began his career in 1992 when he was discovered by Dr. Dre and featured on Dre's debut solo single, "Deep Cover", and then on his debut solo album, "The Chronic". Since then, he has released several successful albums, including "Doggystyle", "Tha Doggfather", and "Doggumentary".
Throughout his career, Snoop Dogg has sold over 30 million albums worldwide and has achieved numerous accolades, including American Music Awards and MTV Awards. He has also been involved in reggae as Snoop Lion, under which he released an album in 2013 titled "Reincarnated". He continues to influence the music scene and has branched into acting, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy.