Snoop Dogg West Coast Hip Hop Artists
rowena on Apr 16th 2008
Cordozar Calvin Broadus, Jr., better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop Doggy Dogg), is an American rapper, singer, record producer, and actor. He was born on October 20, 1971 at Long Beach, California, United States. His genres include west coast hip hop, G-funk, Gangsta rap, Hyphy and Dirty rap. Snoop Dogg is best known as an MC in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of producer Dr. Dre’s most notable protégés. His catch phrase is “-izzle,” a style of slang invented by Frankie Smith and The Gap Band in the early eighties, and popularized in part by fellow rapper E-40. Snoop Dogg popularized the songs “Back To The Hood Of Things”, “Who Am I (What’s My Name)?” and “Drop It Like It’s Hot”.
Watch Snoop Dogg live with the Game and Kanye West at the Powerhouse.
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