Biography: Snoop Dogg, born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., is an American rapper and entertainer who first appeared on the scene in the early 1990s when he began his illustrious rap career. He has since released 19 studio albums — including Doggystyle, The Doggfather, Tha Last Meal, R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece, and most recently, BODR — along with a number of other media collaborations over the years. Snoop has also made appearances in several films and television shows. He is known as a forerunner in the development of the West Coast G-funk hip hop style and was the first music artist in history to release a track as a ringtone before its release as a single in 2007. He continues his legacy as an innovator and pioneer through his prolific involvement in Web3 space.