Snoop Dogg learnt to rap in high school. He grew up in Long Beach and pursued music as his career. More recently, he has picked up more hobbies, like playing video games. The Drop It Like It's Hot singer is known for his laid-back voice. His voice pack was launched in Call Of Duty: Ghosts game on April 22, 2014.
The developers of Call Of Duty made an announcement in March 2024. It was said that Snoop Dogg's operator skin will be available in Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 3. The skin is only available in the Premium Battle Pass in Season 3 of the games.
How is Snoop Dogg associated with the Call Of Duty Franchise?
Snoop Dogg's first collaboration with the Call of Duty franchise was as a voice artist. In a video promotion, Snoop gave a glimpse of his dialogue delivery. He revealed his excitement for the project:
“What interested me most about the project is that my voice could be connected with a game that’s so hip, that’s so hood."
He added that it's the "coolest game" and that all his "homies" play it. In 2022, Call of Duty returned with a collaboration with the singer and actor. In a statement on the Call Of Duty website, Snoop Dogg wrote:
"The D O Double G is back in Call of Duty, and, this time, I’m in the freakin’ game! Excited to be working with the COD team to bring some fly features for you all to enjoy."
He added:
"It’s dope .. y’all can play as me and get these sick items that have Snoop written all over them. Check it out.”
In 2024, Snoop's operator skin returned in Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 3.
The skin debuted on April 3, 2024, and will be available instantly with the purchase of the Battle Pass. Fans can also expect an exciting Godzilla Kong x Call of Duty crossover. The season's highlight is the return of fan-favorite map, Rebirth Island.
Other than the Call Of Duty universe, Snoop also entered the gaming business. In 2023, Snoop and his son, Cordell Broadus, launched the Death Row Games. In an interview with the Times, Cordell talked about the reasons behind the launch. He called himself and his father, Snoop, "avid gamers":
“We’ve witnessed the power of video games and how impactful storytelling is, and we just wanted to provide an immersive experience that represents the neighborhoods and the places that we come up from.”
The company has collaborated with the game, Fortnite to help diverse creators publish their content.
Snoop Dogg is not the only celebrity who has been featured in Call Of Duty games.
A few names on the list are House Of Cards star, Kevin Spacey, Game Of Thrones fame, Kit Harington and Avatar star, Sam Worthington. Snoop's return to the game as a character is a testament to his popularity and love for the game.
Snoop's operator skin was launched on April 3 and is exclusively available with the Battle Pass. After working on multiple titles with Call of Duty, Snoop Dogg has also collaborated with his son on Death Game Records.