Celebrating over 25 years at the top of the hip-hop world, Snoop Dogg has made a significant impact on music with many hit songs and albums that have gone multi-platinum. Beyond music, he has also contributed to popular culture as an actor and entrepreneur. In his upcoming tour, Snoop Dogg will be joined by a lineup of talented artists who have worked with him throughout his remarkable career. This includes famous West Coast hip-hop figures like Warren G, Tha Dogg Pound, Obie Trice, and D12.
Additionally, the popular Irish rap duo Versatile will join the show, along with Xzibit, who will appear at the Scottish and English stops of the tour. Tickets are available for purchase. Snoop Dogg, a legendary figure in rap, was discovered by the famous producer Dr. Dre in the early 1990s. After making a memorable appearance on Dre's iconic album "The Chronic" in 1992, few could predict that Snoop would rise to worldwide fame, selling millions of records and branching out into acting and television. His journey has also included legal troubles and a transformation into a reggae artist.
Born Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr. on October 20, 1971, in Long Beach, California, Snoop got his nickname from his mother, who thought he resembled Snoopy from the Peanuts cartoon. He began his musical journey at a young age, singing in church and starting to rap in sixth grade. After finishing high school, Snoop faced multiple arrests and spent time in prison due to drug charges. He was involved with a gang, but music became his means of turning his life around.
He created early demos with his cousin Nate Dogg and friend Warren G, which eventually caught the attention of Dr. Dre. This led to their collaboration on the song "Deep Cover," marking the start of Snoop's career. His debut album, "Doggystyle," produced by Dre in 1993, quickly hit No. 1 on the Billboard hip-hop and Top 200 charts, thanks to popular songs like "Who Am I (What's My Name)?" and "Gin and Juice."
After that, Snoop created a short film titled "Murder Was the Case," alongside a soundtrack that also achieved double platinum status. His following album, "Tha Doggfather," released in 1996, also topped the charts, even though Dr. Dre had left the label due to contract issues. Snoop later left the label too after disagreements with its owner, Suge Knight, moving to Master P's No Limit Records.
With his next two albums, "Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told" (1998) and "No Limit Top Dogg" (1999), Snoop once again topped the hip-hop charts. His final album for No Limit, "The Last Meal," released in 2000, sold over 2 million copies. By this time, his music had evolved towards a smoother style, moving away from the rough sound of "gangsta rap."