Where was Snoop Dogg born?

Snoop Dogg was born in Long Beach, California, on October 20, 1971.

His birth name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. He grew up in Long Beach, a Southern California city whose local neighborhoods and street culture strongly influenced his early identity and later musical persona. Although he is closely associated with the wider Los Angeles area, Long Beach is the specific city recognized as his birthplace.

Snoop first became nationally known through his appearances on Dr. Dre's 1992 album The Chronic. His own debut, Doggystyle, followed in 1993 and became one of the defining rap albums of the decade. The city's connection to him remained prominent throughout his career, including through community and youth-football work.

A common mix-up is naming Compton or Los Angeles, places strongly associated with West Coast hip-hop and nearby artists. Snoop Dogg is from Long Beach, while fellow rapper Dr. Dre is associated with Compton.