

Dre's Death Row Records and putting out his hit debut album Doggystyle in 1993, Snoop's released a string of notable records on his way to solidifying his legacy as a hip-hop and pop culture icon, such as 1996's Tha Dogfather and 2013's Reincarnated. He's also made some admittedly questionable career choices, such as a filmmaking turn playing a vengeful spirit in 2001's Bones, and had some unexpected ups as well, such as when he did a legitimately funny job roasting guests on Comedy Central's celebrity roasts ( YouTube's got clips). His new name when he switched to the r in 2012, Snoop Dogg changed his name after he converted to Rastafarianism. Rastafarian priests bestowed the new moniker Snoop Lion upon the music icon when he visited Jamaica in. Yes, Snoop Dogg, also Snoop "Doggy" Dogg, Snoop D-O-Double G, also Rastafarian-era Snoop Lion and about a hundred other nicknames, has crafted quite the colorful public persona for himself. Snoop went to Jamaica a Dogg but returned a Lion after a religious and artistic awakening.

Dres debut solo single, 'Deep Cover', and then on Dres debut solo album, The Chronic. His fame dates to 1992 when he featured on Dr. And at present, Snoop Dogg's habits and talents have made him worth about $150 million, as Wealthy Gorilla tells us. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop Doggy Dogg and briefly Snoop Lion), is an American rapper, songwriter, media personality, actor, and entrepreneur.

His relaxed and casual rap style cannot be confused. well, you know how it goes from there: rollin', smokin', hittin' them corners in them low lows, girl. By mentioning the names of the rappers who still have it after all these years, it would be a cardinal sin to leave Snoop’s name on this list. He got the cultivating music that be captivating he.

The occasion was for 'Snoopadelic Cabaret,' which was a 1920s-inspired event staged in Las Vegas. In 2014, he briefly changed his name to DJ Snoopadelic. Everything is fine when you listening to the D-O-G. Snoops large number of interests is almost matched by the amount of names he’s gone by, among them DJ Snoopadelic, Snoopzilla, Tha Doggfather, and Snoop Lion. What do you think of the name Snoopzilla? Let us know in the comments below.Relax, folks. You may now call him 'Snoop Lion. He's keeping the funk alive and I knew I had to get down with him." Snoop Dogg has officially dropped the 'Dogg' from his moniker and has changed his name. "I've had funk influences in my music my whole career. "We're the babies of the Mothership," said Snoopzilla in a statement. 'Zilla says his new name refelects the funk influence in his music, while Lion was an ode to his rastafarian roots. Just a year after becoming Snoop Lion, the Beautiful singer announced his new moniker yesterday to coincide with the release of his new album 7 Days of Funk which he recorded with groove singer Dam-Funk. Snoop Doggy Dogg aka Snoop Lion has changed his name to Snoopzilla JUST when we were getting used to calling him Snoop Lion, he's gone and changed his name once again, and this time it's even more. He released an album and a documentary under this name before changing his name once again only one year later (2013). Snoop Dogg converted to Rastafarianism and changed his name to Snoop Lion. It's believed the name is a tribute to legendary funk bassist Bootsy Collins who's nickname is Bootzilla. Snoop eventually began smoking weed again and in 2012 he officially changed his stage name for the first time in 14 years. The 41-year-old rapper, who was born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Junior, originally chose the stage name Snoop Doggy Dogg, but has now revealed he's sick of that too and wants to be called Snoopzilla from now on. JUST when we were getting used to calling him Snoop Lion, he's gone and changed his name again.
