Snoop Dogg has had a busy 2026. In April he released his 22nd studio album, 10 Til' Midnight, on Death Row and Gamma, with production from Pharrell Williams, Swizz Beatz and Erick Sermon. Earlier in the year he was back with NBC as a roving correspondent at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, and he turns 55 on 20 October.
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Snoop Dogg Fact File
| Full name | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. |
| Date of birth | 20 October 1971 (age 54) |
| Place of birth | Long Beach, California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, TV presenter, businessman |
| Years active | 1991-present |
| Genres | West Coast hip hop, G-funk, gangsta rap, reggae, gospel |
| Labels | Death Row, No Limit, Priority, Geffen, Doggy Style, RCA, Gamma |
| Nicknames | Snoop Doggy Dogg, Snoop Lion, the Doggfather |
Career History
| Year | Album | Label/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Doggystyle | Death Row - debut, US No. 1 |
| 1996 | Tha Doggfather | Death Row - US No. 1 |
| 1998 | Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told | No Limit - first of three No Limit albums |
| 2006 | Tha Blue Carpet Treatment | US No. 5 |
| 2013 | Reincarnated | Reggae album released as Snoop Lion |
| 2018 | Bible of Love | Gospel album |
| 2024 | Missionary | Death Row/Aftermath - produced by Dr. Dre, US No. 20 |
| 2025 | Iz It a Crime? | Surprise release |
| 2026 | 10 Til' Midnight | Death Row/Gamma - 22nd studio album |
The table picks out key releases from his 22 solo studio albums rather than listing every one. US peaks are from the Billboard 200. Collaborations, mixtapes and compilations are not included.
Early Years in Long Beach
Calvin Broadus grew up in Long Beach, where his mother gave him the nickname Snoopy because she thought he looked like the Peanuts character. He sang in church as a child and graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School in 1989. With his cousin Nate Dogg and friend Warren G he formed the group 213, and it was Warren G who passed his tapes to Dr. Dre.
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The Breakthrough: Deep Cover and Doggystyle
Dre put him on the 1992 film theme Deep Cover, then all over his landmark album The Chronic. That set the stage for Doggystyle, released on Death Row in November 1993. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and went on to sell more than 11 million copies worldwide. Tha Doggfather followed in 1996 and also entered the chart at number one.
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Reinventions and Defining Moments
Snoop has never stood still. He moved to No Limit, then Geffen, where Drop It Like It's Hot with Pharrell became one of his biggest hits. He has made reggae and gospel records and acted in films such as Training Day. In 2022 he joined Dr. Dre and friends for the Super Bowl LVI halftime show, and that February he acquired Death Row Records, the label that launched him.
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Olympics, The Voice and Where He Is Now
The Paris 2024 Olympics made him a global favourite all over again, as a torchbearer, an NBC presence in the stands and a performer at the closing ceremony with Dr. Dre. He coached on The Voice in 2024 and 2025, reunited with Dre on Missionary in December 2024 and became a co-owner of Swansea City in July 2025. Two more albums have followed since, the latest being 10 Til' Midnight.
Awards and Honours
Music
- 17 Grammy Award nominations
- Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (November 2018)
- Primetime Emmy Award as part of the Super Bowl LVI halftime show (2022)
Other Honours
- Two Sports Emmy Awards linked to NBC's Paris 2024 Olympics coverage
- WWE Hall of Fame, celebrity wing (2016)
Away From the Spotlight
Since 2005 Snoop has run the Snoop Youth Football League for young players in the Los Angeles area, and he has coached in it himself, as seen in the Netflix documentary Coach Snoop.
FAQs
How old is Snoop Dogg?
Snoop Dogg was born on 20 October 1971, so he is 54 as of mid-October 2026 and turns 55 on 20 October 2026.
What is Snoop Dogg's real name?
His real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.
Where was Snoop Dogg born?
He was born and raised in Long Beach, California.
How many albums has Snoop Dogg released?
He has released 22 solo studio albums, from Doggystyle (1993) to 10 Til' Midnight (2026).
Does Snoop Dogg own Death Row Records?
Yes. He acquired Death Row Records in February 2022 and has released his recent albums through the label.
Is Snoop Dogg part owner of Swansea City?
Yes. He became a co-owner and investor in the Welsh club in July 2025.
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