Calvin Cordozar Broadus Junior, born on 20 October 1971, is better known as Snoop Dogg. The stage name has an interesting origin, thanks to his mother, Beverly Tate.
Discovered by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg has been a prominent figure in the rap scene since 1992, when he featured on Dre’s debut album, The Chronic. In 1993, he released his debut album, Doggystyle, also produced by Dre. The name “Doggystyle” quickly became iconic.
In 2012, he briefly changed his name to Snoop Lion after a trip to Jamaica, releasing a reggae album under that name. However, he soon reverted to Snoop, feeling no need to change something that worked so well.
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Surprisingly, the inspiration for his stage name comes from the Peanuts cartoon. In an interview with Lester Holt on NBC Nightly News in September, while in France for the Paris 2024 Olympics, Snoop revealed the origin. His mother used to say he watched Snoopy so much that he started to resemble the character. She called him Snoopy throughout his life, never using his real name. This nickname stuck and became his identity in various aspects of his life.
The revelation about his name’s origin surprised many when it was shared on Reddit. One user commented, “Savage! Literally roasted by his own mother haha,” while another noted, “That’s more of a wholesome origin than I expected.” Another person joked, “Even his own mom was like, ‘Nah. That name is crazy. I’m gonna make up a new one.’”
For those unfamiliar, Snoopy is a cartoon beagle from the Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, which gained popularity over the years.
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What Other Media Are Saying
- MEAWW reveals Snoop Dogg’s mother gave him his iconic name due to his resemblance to Snoopy, highlighting a personal and familial origin to his universally known rap moniker.(read more)
- NBC Insider provides an in-depth look at Snoop Dogg’s parents, Beverly Tate and Vernell Varnado, highlighting their significant influence on his life and career, including their musical backgrounds and emotional impact.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
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When was Snoop Dogg born?
He was born on 20 October 1971.
How did Snoop Dogg get his stage name?
His mother called him Snoopy because he watched the Peanuts cartoon so much.
Who discovered Snoop Dogg?
Snoop Dogg was discovered by Dr. Dre.
Why did Snoop Dogg change his name to Snoop Lion?
He changed it briefly after a trip to Jamaica to release a reggae album.
What was Snoop Dogg’s debut album?
Snoop Dogg’s debut album was Doggystyle, released in 1993.