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As the embodiment of '90s gangsta rap, Snoop Dogg blurred the lines between reality and fiction. Introduced to the world through
Dr. Dre's The Chronic, Snoop quickly became the most famous star in rap, partially because of his drawled, laconic rhyming and partially because the violence that his lyrics implied seemed real, especially after he was arrested on charges of being a murder accomplice. The arrest certainly strengthened his myth, and it helped his debut album, 1993's Doggystyle, become the first debut album to enter the charts at number one, but in the long run, it hurt his career. Snoop had to fight charges throughout 1994 and 1995, and while he was eventually cleared, it hurt his momentum. The Doggfather, his second album, wasn't released until November 1996, and by that time, pop and hip-hop had burned itself out on gangsta rap. The Doggfather sold half as well as its predecessor, which meant that Snoop remained a star, but he no longer had the influence he had just two years before.
Nicknamed Snoop by his mother because of his appearance, Calvin Broadus (born October 20, 1972) was raised in Long Beach, CA, where he frequently ran into trouble with the law. Not long after his high school graduation, he was arrested for possession of cocaine, beginning a period of three years where he was often imprisoned. He found escape from a life of crime through music. Snoop began recording homemade tapes with his friend Warren G, who happened to be the stepbrother of N.W.A.'s Dr. Dre. Warren G gave a tape to Dre, who was considerably impressed with Snoop's style and began collaborating with the rapper.
When Dre decided to make his tentative first stab at a solo career in 1992 with the theme song for the film Deep Cover, he had Snoop rap with him. "Deep Cover" started a buzz about Snoop that escalated into full-fledged mania when Dre released his own debut album, The Chronic, on Death Row Records late in 1992. Snoop rapped on The Chronic as much as Dre, and his drawled vocals were as important to the record's success as its P-Funk bass grooves. Dre's singles "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang" and "Dre Day," which prominently featured Snoop, became Top Ten pop crossover hits in the spring of 1993, setting the stage for Snoop's much-anticipated debut album, Doggystyle. While he was recording the album with Dre in August, Snoop was arrested in connection with the drive-by shooting death of Phillip Woldermarian. According to the charges, the rapper's bodyguard, McKinley Lee, shot Woldermarian as Snoop drove the vehicle; the rapper claimed it was self-defense, alleging that the victim was stalking Snoop. Following a performance at the MTV Music Awards in September 1993, he turned himself to authorities.
After many delays, Doggystyle was finally released on Death Row in November of 1993, and it became the first debut album to enter the charts at number one. Despite reviews that claimed the album was a carbon copy of The Chronic, the Top Ten singles "What's My Name?" and "Gin & Juice" kept Doggystyle at the top of the charts during early 1994, as did the considerable controversy over Snoop's arrest and his lyrics, which were accused of being exceedingly violent and sexist. During an English tour in the spring of 1994, tabloids and a Tory minister pleaded for the government to kick the rapper out of the country, largely based on his arrest. Snoop exploited his impending trial by shooting a short film based on the Doggystyle song "Murder Was the Case" and releasing an accompanying soundtrack, which debuted at number one in 1994. By that time, Doggystyle had gone quadruple platinum.
Snoop spent much of 1995 preparing for the case, which finally went to trial in late 1995. In February of 1996, he was cleared of all charges and began working on his second album, this time without Dre as producer. Nevertheless, when The Doggfather was finally released in November 1996, it bore all the evidence of a Dre-produced, G-funk record. The album was greeted with mixed reviews, and it initially sold well, but it failed to produce a hit along the lines of "What's My Name?" and "Gin & Juice." Part of the reason of the moderate success of The Doggfather was the decline of gangsta rap. 2Pac, who had become a friend of Snoop during 1996, died weeks before the release of The Doggfather, and Dre had left Death Row to his partner Suge Knight, who was indicted on racketeering charges by the end of 1996. Consequently, Snoop's second album got lost in the shuffle, stalling at sales of two million, which was disappointing for a superstar. Perhaps sensing something was wrong, Snoop began to revamp his public image, moving away from his gangsta roots toward a calmer lyrical aesthetic. He also began making gestures toward the rock community, signing up to tour with Lollapalooza 1997 and talking about two separate collaborations with Beck and Marilyn Manson. The solo Da Game Is to Be Sold Not to Be Told, Snoop's first effort for No Limit, followed in 1998; No Limit Top Dogg appeared a year later and Dead Man Walkin' the year after that. Tha Last Meal followed in December of that same year. The heavy release schedule resulted in varying musical quality from album to album, but by the turn of the century, Snoop had become such a cultural phenomenon that his albums almost became secondary to the personality behind them. An autobiography appeared in 2001, followed by a stream of movie roles in several high-profile pictures. Late in 2002, Snoop released his first album for Capitol, Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo$$. Geffen was the label for his 2004 release R&G (Rhythm and Gangster): The Masterpiece featuring the smash hit "Drop It Like It's Hot". The album was released a week early due to leaked copies showing up on the internet. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
No other rapper has been able to carve such a distinct niche in hip hop's diverse and expansive history as Snoop Dogg. His flow is like a Southern breeze on a lazy Sunday afternoon - soothing in its feel, sturdy in its power. We've all witnessed the curly-headed, lyrical phenomenon from 21st Street in Long Beach evolve and fortify into a grown man, now just as concerned with his business as he is with his lyrics - his game as healthy and expanding as his straightened head of hair.
The Doggfather is now bringing his collection of classics to arenas across America as a headliner on Dr. Dre's "Up in Smoke 2000" tour. Snoop will join Tray Deee and Goldie Loc of his newly formed group Tha Eastsidaz, Eminem, Warren G, Xzibit, Nate Dogg, Kurupt, Ice Cube, Mack 10, WC, and others on a tentative 39-city, seven-week tour to show audiences across the nation how the West coast rocks.
His set includes joints from his upcoming No Limit/Priority Records album, Tha Last Meal, due in stores this fall and featuring production from Dr. Dre, Battlecat, Meech Wells, Timbaland, Jellyroll, Fredwreck and Swizz Beats, and Snoop recently completed shooting his long-awaited New Line cinema produced horror-flick "Bones," set to hit theaters later this year. In perhaps his most rewarding accomplishment, Snoop has started his own label, ---------- Records, which offers its artists 100 percent of their publishing rights. "You won't see that in no record label that I've dealt with," says Snoop. "Me giving it to the artist is something special because I feel like if you write your songs and create that atmosphere, you should be compensated for it." ---------- artists include Tha Eastsidaz, Kokane, Butch Cassidy and a female rap trio, Doggy's Angels. The label also has a film division entitled Snoopadelic Films, another gratifying achievement considering Snoop's personal love of motion pictures. The company's
first release will be "The Eastsidaz," a straight-to-video film featuring himself, Tray Deee and Goldie Loc.
For fans interested in Snoop's long and bumpy path to the present day, Snoop detailed his life story in his autobiography, "Tha Doggfather." Written with Davin Scay,the project required a self-analysis that few people are willing to undertake. "I had to go back to my childhood and the things that made me upset, and made me who Iam," says Snoop. "I also had to expose the bad things about myself that caused me to have that bad reputation when I first came out. But it's all a part of life. I was willing to reveal it and share it with the public."
Between his numerous projects, Snoop manages to squeeze in a weekly radio show at The Beat in Los Angeles that has just picked up national syndication in 14 U.S. markets and counting. His air-shift sizzles with his favorite old-school r&b and hip hop joints, as well as world premiere releases of his own material.
Snoop Dogg has already accomplished what many rap artists will never achieve. The sheer resiliency of his 28-year hustle has made hip hop's own "King of All Media" currently available in record stores, movie theaters, book stores, syndicated radio, and recently in concert, C-walking across a stage near you. Snoop admits his newfound focus on matters other than rhyming was sparked by Master P taught me," says Snoop. "Now I'm taking what he taught me, putting it to use with my personal knowledge and just trying to be the best artist in the game."
Born Calvin Broadus, October 20, 1972, Long Beach, California
Will star in and executive produce COACH SNOOP, a feature based on his real-life experience as coach of his young son's football team. (December 13, 2004)
His R&G (Rhythm and Gangsta) album has been pushed forward to November 16th due to heavy bootlegging. (November 6, 2004)
Will remix The Doors' Riders on the Storm for video game Need for Speed Underground 2. (October 29, 2004
Is seeking a divorce from his wife of seven years, citing irreconcilable differences. (May 25, 2004)
Featured in Linkin Park's third Projekt Revolution tour from late July into September. (2004)
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing rap star Snoop Dogg of including a message left on his answering machine in a song without permission. (February 3, 2004)
Snoop Dogg and MTV are facing a lawsuit from actress Doris Burns who claims she has suffered emotional and physical distress as a direct result of her appearance on MTV's irreverent sketch comedy show Doggy Fizzle Televizzle – Burns says that her stint on Doggy Fizzle Televizzle was unfairly edited to make it look like she was naked and having sex during a scene on the show. (December 17, 2003)
Snoop Dogg coached his son's youth league football team in California – He watched Saturday night as his son's Rowland Heights Raiders defeated the Huntington Beach Dolphins 18-0. (September 15, 2003)
California school board has voted to fire eight part-time school police officers, including four who were moonlighting as bodyguards for Snoop Dogg when an unknown gunman shot at his convoy in April. (September 2, 2003)
Was a member of the notorious Crips gang and in 1993 was charged with murder in connection with a drive-by shooting.
Was arrested for drug possession shortly after leaving high school and spent subsequent years in and out of jail.
Snoop Dogg held charity basketball game at his former school, Poly High School Saturday -- Proceeds from ticket sales went to Snoop Dogg's Save a Life Foundation and the high school. (June 30, 2003)
Los Angeles police detained six members of Snoop Dogg's entourage on suspicion of weapon violations near the site of the 3rd Annual Black Entertainment Television Awards on Tuesday (June 24) – Snoop Dogg was not detained, but he did talk to a lawyer outside the Kodak Theatre. (June 26, 2003)
Snoop Dogg, who appeared as the host on one of Girls Gone Wild videos, said he's done with the series because it doesn't feature women of color – The rapper said he plans to do his own version of Girls Gone Wild to bring some flavor to the table and to satisfy women of color waiting for their chance to go topless for the camera. (June 25, 2003)
Snoop Dogg gets his new MTV comedy series, DOGGY FIZZLE TELEVIZZLE -- The half-hour series makes its premiere 10 p.m. EDT Sunday. (June 21, 2003)
Three gunmen shot at a convoy of cars, one of which was carrying Snoop Dogg Thursday night in the Mid-City area – The rapper wasn't hit but one of his bodyguards was injured; police Sgt. Brian Owen said it appears that one of the shooters wanted to speak with the rapper, but it was then followed by gunfire. (April 12, 2003)
In a lawsuit filed on Monday against rap star Snoop Dogg, a California man claims that his life is in danger because the rapper used a phone message he left in a song taunting Snoop's rival, rap-mogul Suge Knight -- The man identified as John Doe left a voice mail for Snoop last October only to learn later that it became part of a song called Pimp Slapp'd on the album Paid the Cost to be Tha Boss. (March 27, 2003)
Snoop Dogg is on an active campaign to clean up his druggie image – the rapper tells TV's Access Hollywood that he just woke up one morning and decided he didn't need it (marijuana) anymore. (October 9, 2002)
Snoop Dogg thinks his old image is getting lame, saying that his new image is part of “getting older.” (September 2002)
Born Calvin Broadus in Long Beach, California, the eccentric rapper was nicknamed Snoop by his mother because of his appearance. He took the stage name Snoop Doggy Dogg (later changed to Snoop Dogg) when he began recording. As a teenager on the streets of Long Beach, Snoop was always in some sort of trouble, and after graduating from high school, he served three years in prison for possession of cocaine. Like most rappers that walked the streets of the late 80's and the early 90's though, Snoop soon found an escape from crime through his musical talents, recording homemade tapes with friend Warren G, who was also related to the infamous Dr. Dre. After Warren introduced Snoop, Dre was instantly impressed with the young rapper's unique style and menacing appearance, urging him to tag along on his next album, “The Chronic.” As a major player on Dre's debut solo album, Snoop set the groundwork for his own release, but after he was arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting, his highly anticipated album was put on hold. He first appeared in 1990 when helping out Dr Dre on a track called 'Deep Cover', from the film of the same title. Dogg was also ubiquitious on Dr Dre's breakthrough album, The Chronic. In '93 Snoop came out with his first solo-album, Doggystyle. Doggy Style was the most eagerly anticipated album in rap history, and the first debut album to enter the Billboard chart at number 1. In '95 Snoop was suspected on the murder of Philip Woldermariam, shot by his bodyguard McKinley Lee, while Snoop was driving the car. The verdict on February 20 1996 acquitted Dogg and McKinley Lee of both murder charges and the manslaughter cases were dropped in April. The trial had not overtly damaged his record sales; his debut has now topped 7 million copies worldwide, and the follow up Tha Doggfather entered the USA album chart at number 1. But in March '98 he left Deathrow Records and he moved to Master P.'s No Limit Records. He released his third album Da game is to be sold, not to be told in August and he is busy with his fourth solo-album Top Dogg.
Dr. Dre's The Chronic, Snoop quickly became the most famous star in rap, partially because of his drawled, laconic rhyming and partially because the violence that his lyrics implied seemed real, especially after he was arrested on charges of being a murder accomplice. The arrest certainly strengthened his myth, and it helped his debut album, 1993's Doggystyle, become the first debut album to enter the charts at number one, but in the long run, it hurt his career. Snoop had to fight charges throughout 1994 and 1995, and while he was eventually cleared, it hurt his momentum. The Doggfather, his second album, wasn't released until November 1996, and by that time, pop and hip-hop had burned itself out on gangsta rap. The Doggfather sold half as well as its predecessor, which meant that Snoop remained a star, but he no longer had the influence he had just two years before.
Nicknamed Snoop by his mother because of his appearance, Calvin Broadus (born October 20, 1972) was raised in Long Beach, CA, where he frequently ran into trouble with the law. Not long after his high school graduation, he was arrested for possession of cocaine, beginning a period of three years where he was often imprisoned. He found escape from a life of crime through music. Snoop began recording homemade tapes with his friend Warren G, who happened to be the stepbrother of N.W.A.'s Dr. Dre. Warren G gave a tape to Dre, who was considerably impressed with Snoop's style and began collaborating with the rapper.
When Dre decided to make his tentative first stab at a solo career in 1992 with the theme song for the film Deep Cover, he had Snoop rap with him. "Deep Cover" started a buzz about Snoop that escalated into full-fledged mania when Dre released his own debut album, The Chronic, on Death Row Records late in 1992. Snoop rapped on The Chronic as much as Dre, and his drawled vocals were as important to the record's success as its P-Funk bass grooves. Dre's singles "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang" and "Dre Day," which prominently featured Snoop, became Top Ten pop crossover hits in the spring of 1993, setting the stage for Snoop's much-anticipated debut album, Doggystyle. While he was recording the album with Dre in August, Snoop was arrested in connection with the drive-by shooting death of Phillip Woldermarian. According to the charges, the rapper's bodyguard, McKinley Lee, shot Woldermarian as Snoop drove the vehicle; the rapper claimed it was self-defense, alleging that the victim was stalking Snoop. Following a performance at the MTV Music Awards in September 1993, he turned himself to authorities.
After many delays, Doggystyle was finally released on Death Row in November of 1993, and it became the first debut album to enter the charts at number one. Despite reviews that claimed the album was a carbon copy of The Chronic, the Top Ten singles "What's My Name?" and "Gin & Juice" kept Doggystyle at the top of the charts during early 1994, as did the considerable controversy over Snoop's arrest and his lyrics, which were accused of being exceedingly violent and sexist. During an English tour in the spring of 1994, tabloids and a Tory minister pleaded for the government to kick the rapper out of the country, largely based on his arrest. Snoop exploited his impending trial by shooting a short film based on the Doggystyle song "Murder Was the Case" and releasing an accompanying soundtrack, which debuted at number one in 1994. By that time, Doggystyle had gone quadruple platinum.
Snoop spent much of 1995 preparing for the case, which finally went to trial in late 1995. In February of 1996, he was cleared of all charges and began working on his second album, this time without Dre as producer. Nevertheless, when The Doggfather was finally released in November 1996, it bore all the evidence of a Dre-produced, G-funk record. The album was greeted with mixed reviews, and it initially sold well, but it failed to produce a hit along the lines of "What's My Name?" and "Gin & Juice." Part of the reason of the moderate success of The Doggfather was the decline of gangsta rap. 2Pac, who had become a friend of Snoop during 1996, died weeks before the release of The Doggfather, and Dre had left Death Row to his partner Suge Knight, who was indicted on racketeering charges by the end of 1996. Consequently, Snoop's second album got lost in the shuffle, stalling at sales of two million, which was disappointing for a superstar. Perhaps sensing something was wrong, Snoop began to revamp his public image, moving away from his gangsta roots toward a calmer lyrical aesthetic. He also began making gestures toward the rock community, signing up to tour with Lollapalooza 1997 and talking about two separate collaborations with Beck and Marilyn Manson. The solo Da Game Is to Be Sold Not to Be Told, Snoop's first effort for No Limit, followed in 1998; No Limit Top Dogg appeared a year later and Dead Man Walkin' the year after that. Tha Last Meal followed in December of that same year. The heavy release schedule resulted in varying musical quality from album to album, but by the turn of the century, Snoop had become such a cultural phenomenon that his albums almost became secondary to the personality behind them. An autobiography appeared in 2001, followed by a stream of movie roles in several high-profile pictures. Late in 2002, Snoop released his first album for Capitol, Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo$$. Geffen was the label for his 2004 release R&G (Rhythm and Gangster): The Masterpiece featuring the smash hit "Drop It Like It's Hot". The album was released a week early due to leaked copies showing up on the internet. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
No other rapper has been able to carve such a distinct niche in hip hop's diverse and expansive history as Snoop Dogg. His flow is like a Southern breeze on a lazy Sunday afternoon - soothing in its feel, sturdy in its power. We've all witnessed the curly-headed, lyrical phenomenon from 21st Street in Long Beach evolve and fortify into a grown man, now just as concerned with his business as he is with his lyrics - his game as healthy and expanding as his straightened head of hair.
The Doggfather is now bringing his collection of classics to arenas across America as a headliner on Dr. Dre's "Up in Smoke 2000" tour. Snoop will join Tray Deee and Goldie Loc of his newly formed group Tha Eastsidaz, Eminem, Warren G, Xzibit, Nate Dogg, Kurupt, Ice Cube, Mack 10, WC, and others on a tentative 39-city, seven-week tour to show audiences across the nation how the West coast rocks.
His set includes joints from his upcoming No Limit/Priority Records album, Tha Last Meal, due in stores this fall and featuring production from Dr. Dre, Battlecat, Meech Wells, Timbaland, Jellyroll, Fredwreck and Swizz Beats, and Snoop recently completed shooting his long-awaited New Line cinema produced horror-flick "Bones," set to hit theaters later this year. In perhaps his most rewarding accomplishment, Snoop has started his own label, ---------- Records, which offers its artists 100 percent of their publishing rights. "You won't see that in no record label that I've dealt with," says Snoop. "Me giving it to the artist is something special because I feel like if you write your songs and create that atmosphere, you should be compensated for it." ---------- artists include Tha Eastsidaz, Kokane, Butch Cassidy and a female rap trio, Doggy's Angels. The label also has a film division entitled Snoopadelic Films, another gratifying achievement considering Snoop's personal love of motion pictures. The company's
first release will be "The Eastsidaz," a straight-to-video film featuring himself, Tray Deee and Goldie Loc.
For fans interested in Snoop's long and bumpy path to the present day, Snoop detailed his life story in his autobiography, "Tha Doggfather." Written with Davin Scay,the project required a self-analysis that few people are willing to undertake. "I had to go back to my childhood and the things that made me upset, and made me who Iam," says Snoop. "I also had to expose the bad things about myself that caused me to have that bad reputation when I first came out. But it's all a part of life. I was willing to reveal it and share it with the public."
Between his numerous projects, Snoop manages to squeeze in a weekly radio show at The Beat in Los Angeles that has just picked up national syndication in 14 U.S. markets and counting. His air-shift sizzles with his favorite old-school r&b and hip hop joints, as well as world premiere releases of his own material.
Snoop Dogg has already accomplished what many rap artists will never achieve. The sheer resiliency of his 28-year hustle has made hip hop's own "King of All Media" currently available in record stores, movie theaters, book stores, syndicated radio, and recently in concert, C-walking across a stage near you. Snoop admits his newfound focus on matters other than rhyming was sparked by Master P taught me," says Snoop. "Now I'm taking what he taught me, putting it to use with my personal knowledge and just trying to be the best artist in the game."
Born Calvin Broadus, October 20, 1972, Long Beach, California
Will star in and executive produce COACH SNOOP, a feature based on his real-life experience as coach of his young son's football team. (December 13, 2004)
His R&G (Rhythm and Gangsta) album has been pushed forward to November 16th due to heavy bootlegging. (November 6, 2004)
Will remix The Doors' Riders on the Storm for video game Need for Speed Underground 2. (October 29, 2004
Is seeking a divorce from his wife of seven years, citing irreconcilable differences. (May 25, 2004)
Featured in Linkin Park's third Projekt Revolution tour from late July into September. (2004)
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing rap star Snoop Dogg of including a message left on his answering machine in a song without permission. (February 3, 2004)
Snoop Dogg and MTV are facing a lawsuit from actress Doris Burns who claims she has suffered emotional and physical distress as a direct result of her appearance on MTV's irreverent sketch comedy show Doggy Fizzle Televizzle – Burns says that her stint on Doggy Fizzle Televizzle was unfairly edited to make it look like she was naked and having sex during a scene on the show. (December 17, 2003)
Snoop Dogg coached his son's youth league football team in California – He watched Saturday night as his son's Rowland Heights Raiders defeated the Huntington Beach Dolphins 18-0. (September 15, 2003)
California school board has voted to fire eight part-time school police officers, including four who were moonlighting as bodyguards for Snoop Dogg when an unknown gunman shot at his convoy in April. (September 2, 2003)
Was a member of the notorious Crips gang and in 1993 was charged with murder in connection with a drive-by shooting.
Was arrested for drug possession shortly after leaving high school and spent subsequent years in and out of jail.
Snoop Dogg held charity basketball game at his former school, Poly High School Saturday -- Proceeds from ticket sales went to Snoop Dogg's Save a Life Foundation and the high school. (June 30, 2003)
Los Angeles police detained six members of Snoop Dogg's entourage on suspicion of weapon violations near the site of the 3rd Annual Black Entertainment Television Awards on Tuesday (June 24) – Snoop Dogg was not detained, but he did talk to a lawyer outside the Kodak Theatre. (June 26, 2003)
Snoop Dogg, who appeared as the host on one of Girls Gone Wild videos, said he's done with the series because it doesn't feature women of color – The rapper said he plans to do his own version of Girls Gone Wild to bring some flavor to the table and to satisfy women of color waiting for their chance to go topless for the camera. (June 25, 2003)
Snoop Dogg gets his new MTV comedy series, DOGGY FIZZLE TELEVIZZLE -- The half-hour series makes its premiere 10 p.m. EDT Sunday. (June 21, 2003)
Three gunmen shot at a convoy of cars, one of which was carrying Snoop Dogg Thursday night in the Mid-City area – The rapper wasn't hit but one of his bodyguards was injured; police Sgt. Brian Owen said it appears that one of the shooters wanted to speak with the rapper, but it was then followed by gunfire. (April 12, 2003)
In a lawsuit filed on Monday against rap star Snoop Dogg, a California man claims that his life is in danger because the rapper used a phone message he left in a song taunting Snoop's rival, rap-mogul Suge Knight -- The man identified as John Doe left a voice mail for Snoop last October only to learn later that it became part of a song called Pimp Slapp'd on the album Paid the Cost to be Tha Boss. (March 27, 2003)
Snoop Dogg is on an active campaign to clean up his druggie image – the rapper tells TV's Access Hollywood that he just woke up one morning and decided he didn't need it (marijuana) anymore. (October 9, 2002)
Snoop Dogg thinks his old image is getting lame, saying that his new image is part of “getting older.” (September 2002)
Born Calvin Broadus in Long Beach, California, the eccentric rapper was nicknamed Snoop by his mother because of his appearance. He took the stage name Snoop Doggy Dogg (later changed to Snoop Dogg) when he began recording. As a teenager on the streets of Long Beach, Snoop was always in some sort of trouble, and after graduating from high school, he served three years in prison for possession of cocaine. Like most rappers that walked the streets of the late 80's and the early 90's though, Snoop soon found an escape from crime through his musical talents, recording homemade tapes with friend Warren G, who was also related to the infamous Dr. Dre. After Warren introduced Snoop, Dre was instantly impressed with the young rapper's unique style and menacing appearance, urging him to tag along on his next album, “The Chronic.” As a major player on Dre's debut solo album, Snoop set the groundwork for his own release, but after he was arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting, his highly anticipated album was put on hold. He first appeared in 1990 when helping out Dr Dre on a track called 'Deep Cover', from the film of the same title. Dogg was also ubiquitious on Dr Dre's breakthrough album, The Chronic. In '93 Snoop came out with his first solo-album, Doggystyle. Doggy Style was the most eagerly anticipated album in rap history, and the first debut album to enter the Billboard chart at number 1. In '95 Snoop was suspected on the murder of Philip Woldermariam, shot by his bodyguard McKinley Lee, while Snoop was driving the car. The verdict on February 20 1996 acquitted Dogg and McKinley Lee of both murder charges and the manslaughter cases were dropped in April. The trial had not overtly damaged his record sales; his debut has now topped 7 million copies worldwide, and the follow up Tha Doggfather entered the USA album chart at number 1. But in March '98 he left Deathrow Records and he moved to Master P.'s No Limit Records. He released his third album Da game is to be sold, not to be told in August and he is busy with his fourth solo-album Top Dogg.
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