Snoop Dogg’s real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.

In addition to being an astute businessman, he is best known for rap music. Unlike the majority of wrappers, he isn’t loud, but has a quieter, smoother style, which lends itself to a degree of crossover appeal.

His mom nicknamed him “Snoopy” because he reminded her of the Peanuts character, saying he acted like Snoopy, and looked like Snoopy.

Snoop is 6’4″ (193 cm) tall.

He was associated with the Rollin’ 20s Crips gang in Long Beach. Some of the estimated 32,000 members of the Crips alliance, who self-identify by wearing blue, have been accused of many crimes including murder. They have had a long standing rivalry with another Southern California coast gang called the Bloods.

Snoop has admitted to briefly working as a professional pimp in the early 2000s.

In 1993, he was charged with murder, but he was later acquitted. The actual murder was evidently committed by his bodyguard.

In 2006, he was temporarily banned from the UK due to a brawl at Heathrow Airport. Because some members of his entourage traveled in Economy class, they were not admitted into the British Airways First Class lounge. In the altercation, a duty-free shop was damaged and seven police were injured.

Snoop Dogg loves video games and has streamed himself playing Madden and other games.

Snoop is good friends with White billionaire Martha Stewart. Their unexpected friendship led to a cooking show and various collaborations.

After a trip to Jamaica, he converted to Rastafarianism and briefly changed his name to Snoop Lion and explored reggae music.

Banned from Australia and Norway: Both countries temporarily banned him due to legal issues.

He runs the Snoop Youth Football League a charitable organization for at-risk youth. He claims it has produced 20 NFL players.

Has a Genius-Level IQ: He reportedly scored 147 on an IQ test.

Snoop loves Bollywood: He once collaborated on an Indian film soundtrack and made a cameo in Singh is Kinng.

Unlike many rappers, he often freestyles in the studio. He doesn’t typically write down his lyrics.

Snoop Dogg smokes About 80 Joints a Day, according to his professional blunt roller.

He launched a new breakfast cereal called “Snoop Loopz.”
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Snoop has a Guinness world record for making the biggest paradise cocktail at 500 liters (132 gallons). The Paradise is officially recognized by the IBA – International Bartenders Association.