Snoop Dogg , 54, is hosting the 2026 MTV VMAs tonight, and fans want to know more about the rapper’s life beyond the stage.
Despite early controversies in his career, Snoop has become a beloved pop culture figure, known for his laid-back style, unique voice, and cultural impact. Snoop first broke into music as Snoop Doggy Dogg in the early 1990s after being discovered by Dr. Dre.
The 54-year-old will host the awards show live from Los Angeles today, marking another big career moment for the hip-hop icon. Snoop Dogg, a rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, media personality, entrepreneur, and actor, has a net worth of $160 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. That album went on to sell over 20 million copies worldwide, and his laid-back vocal style helped establish him as a top name in the G-funk genre. The show is being held at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles , marking the first time the awards have returned to the West Coast since 2017.
He was featured heavily on Dre’s 1992 debut solo album, “The Chronic,” which led to Snoop’s own debut album, 1993’s “Doggystyle.
