Snoop Dogg
Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr. is better known as Snoop Dogg. He is an investor in Dog for Dog Food, an organization that donates a bag of food to a rescue shelter for every bag of dog food sold. Additionally, he no longer eats meat and is the ambassador for the vegan brand Beyond Meat. Besides his name, owning 11 dogs, investing in Dog Food and supporting shelters, Snoop proved his love for animals even more when he launched his own dog clothing label called “Doggfather”. His current pet list includes 11 dogs and 2 cats while often mentioning that more animals are likely to be added to the pack. Snoop Dogg is a widely known rapper and entrepreneur.
Snoop as a dog
Snoop’s love for animals doesn’t stop at supporting them through business ventures. He even turns himself into a Doberman in his music video, “Who Am I? (What’s My Name?)“.
Snoop Dogg’s Career
With a successful musical career stretching back over 30 years, he has earned an estimated net worth of $135 million. He got his big break in 1992 when he was discovered by producer and rapper Dr. Dre and was featured on his multi-platinum debut album The Chronic.
The next year Snoop Dogg released his debut album Doggystyle, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling almost a million copies in the first week. By 1994 the album sold over 4 million copies, making him one of the biggest names in both hip hop and pop music. In 1996 he released his follow up album, The Doggfather, which also debuted at number one and sold two million copies in a year. He has had continued success with 14 studio albums and 7 collaborative albums.
Snoop Dogg also has a career in acting and has appeared in over 30 feature films.
Snoop Doog’s Top Collaborations
Snoop Dogg’s collaborations includes amazing works with some of the most influential artists in the world.
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre – Gin and Juice: As the second single from Doggystyle, Gin and Juice is the one of the most iconic songs created by Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre. The song released on January 15, 1994, “Gin and Juice” peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. It earned a gold certification from the RIAA and sold 700,000 copies. The song was later nominated for the 1995 Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance. It was listed as number eight on VH1’s 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs.. Listen to the Song.
Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre – Nuthin’ But A G Thang: “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” is a song by American rapper Dr. Dre, featuring fellow American rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg, on Dre’s debut solo album, The Chronic (1992). The album’s first single, “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang,” reaching number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 on March 20, 1993. Listen to the Song.
Snoop Dogg & Pharrell – Drop It Like It’s Hot: This collaboration between Snoop Dogg and featuring American musician Pharrell Williams released on September 27, 2004. The song topped the US Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks from December 10, 2004, making it Snoop Dogg’s first number one on the chart. It was also his fourth top-ten as a solo artist, first since 2003’s “Beautiful” (1993’s “What’s My Name?” and 1994’s “Gin and Juice” were the others). Listen to the Song.
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre – The Next Episode: The song released on June 26, 2000 as the third single from his second studio album, 2001 (1999). The track features Snoop Dogg, Kurupt and Nate Dogg, but only Snoop Dogg is credited. It is a sequel to Dre and Snoop’s famous single “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” from the former’s debut album, The Chronic. Listen to the Song.
Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Eminem – Still Dre: The song was released on November 2, 1999 as the lead single from Dre’s multi-platinum second studio album, 2001 (1999). Still D.R.E. debuted and peaked at number 93 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was more successful in the United Kingdom, on the R&B charts where it reached number 1. The song is featured in the crime, drama, and thriller Training Day (2001), in the in-game radio station, West Coast Classics, in the video game Grand Theft Auto V (along with “The Next Episode”), and was also featured on the American drama series Prison Break. Listen to the Song.