Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr,, a.k.a. Snoop Dogg, has experienced a long-running fight with the U.S. legal system. It has now come to an end after the court of law granted a petition to seal his 1993 charge on murder.
The 52-year-old rapper was acquitted almost 30 years ago after being accused of killing and shooting Philip Woldemariam, a gang member.
Snoop’s part in Woldemariam’s murder
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It took place at Woodbine Park in L.A., and Snoop, along with McKinley Lee, his bodyguard, was faced with 1st and 2nd-degree murder charges in a 1996 high-profile trial.
The legal incident happened at the same time of the release of Snoop Dogg’s debut album, which launched his career to new levels despite his intense scrutiny by the media. After the acquittal, the rapper continuously dominated the music scene.
Snoop’s real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, and he asked to have his case sealed in January of 2024, with the judge approving his motion by February, according to TMZ.