Snoop Dogg Overview

Born in Long Beach, California, Snoop lived with his mother and two brothers and received his nickname from the popular Peanuts character Snoopy. Going through some difficult times during his teen years, Dogg often found himself on the opposite side of the law. Following his graduation from high school, he spent much of the next three years behind bars. He escaped the gripping world of crime through music, specifically rap and hip-hop. After making a number of homemade tapes, he sent one to... See All