Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., professionally known as Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, and actor. Rooted in West Coast hip-hop, he gained initial fame in 1992 through his guest appearances on Dr.
Dre's debut solo single "Deep Cover" and album *The Chronic*. His debut studio album, *Doggystyle* (1993), released by Death Row Records, debuted atop the Billboard 200 and sold 806,000 copies in its first week.