Snoop Dogg

Born: Long Beach, CA, 1972

Years Active: 1994-2009

Member of: 213

Influenced by: Ice Cube, Zapp, Too Short, Cameo, Parliament, N.W.A., Dr. Dre, George Clinton, Slick Rick, Scarface, Rick James, The Gap Band, Barry White

Genre: Hip-Hop

Biography: As the embodiment of '90s gangsta rap, Snoop Dogg blurred the lines between reality and fiction. Introduced to the world ...

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Oct 30 2009 12:45PM by C.L.

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The Boombox Music Blog: It's not often that a rap legend sweats it out on stage for his fans. On Thursday night, Snoop Dogg proved that he's got a bevy of hits when he took over New York's Nokia Theater and rocked the crowd for nearly an hour. San Franscisco MCs the ... Read more

 
Oct 22 2009 6:45AM by B. Allen

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The Boombox Music Blog: With 'Gangsta Luv' officially dropping on Tuesday (October 20), Snoop Dogg is looking ahead to the release of his 10th studio album. Due December 8, 'Malice N Wonderland' includes guest appearances by The-Dream, R. Kelly, Brandy, Jazmine ... Read more

 
Oct 21 2009 4:00AM by Spinner Staff

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Spinner: Do you remember that Madonna song 'Hollywood'? Neither do we. Which is why it's surprising to see it on her recent greatest-hits collection, 'Celebration.' Of course, it's not the first time an artist has messed with the best. Now, best-of records ... Read more

Malice N Wonderland
Released: 12/08/09
The Lost Sessions, Vol. 1
Released: 10/13/09
Ego Trippin'
Released: 03/11/08
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