His 1993 solo release, Doggystyle, proved to be Snoop's greatest achievement, reaching No.

His trademark hair, laid-back voice, plus the grim reality implied in his lyrics all contributed to Snoop's reputation. Raised in Long Beach, California, Snoop brought some of his real life hardships into his music. Dre's The Chronic in 1992, Snoop skyrocketed to fame as one of the most identifiable performers. At the London Lovebox festival in 2011, Snoop could be seen sporting pounds upon pounds of bling, strutting onstage, his characteristic wave of the arms like that of a snake charmer hypnotizing the audience. Snoop brings all these traits to his live concert appearances, engaging ticket holders with good vibes while delivering the cool, subdued sounds he's known for. Snoop has been the epitome of gangsta rap for over two decades: His tough, West Coast style and ability to not take himself too seriously endears fans. Working off the success of 2011's Doggumentary, the iconic rapper-actor Snoop Dogg had a busy 2013, appearing in four films and embarking on a tour of America, New Zealand and Australia.

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