Rap’s Doggfather: Snoop Dogg Over the Years

When Snoop Dogg broke into the scene, everyone was busy spitting aggressive lines and using a tough and rough tone of voice to get the memo through. But Snoop arrived, with a soft-spoken form of rapping, a suave and chill whisper. He didn’t need to push hard to make an impact.

Snoop Dogg / Shante Broadus and Snoop Dogg / Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur / Snoop Dogg

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Born as Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., Snoop went on to become a rap icon who has cemented his status as a bonafide legend in the world of hip-hop. Today, he’s a proud father, an even prouder grandfather, and best friends with Martha Stewart. Let’s see how it all went down.