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Podcast: MURDERISH
Episode: Philip Woldemariam: “Murder Was The Case” | MURDERISH Ep. 179
Description: Before becoming America’s weed-smoking darling and Martha Stewart’s bestie, Calvin Broadus Jr., known to the world as Snoop Dogg, was a member of the Crips, a notorious LA-based street gang. Prior to his fateful encounter with super-producer Dr. Dre at age 19, Snoop Dogg faced a bleak future, teetering on the brink of prison or death. Born on the tough streets of Long Beach, California, his earliest years were marked by struggle and strife. It's hard to imagine now, but Snoop Dogg’s career, one that has cemented his status as a global icon, n...