Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., professionally known as Snoop Dogg, is joining Def Jam as Executive Creative and Strategic Consultant.
With an immediate focus on A&R and creative development, Snoop Dogg’s new role at the label will see him act as a senior strategic advisor.
He is based in Los Angeles and reports to Universal Music Group Chairman & CEO Sir Lucian Grainge and Def Jam interim Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Harleston.
In a video announcing the news, Snoop Dogg says that his work with Def Jam will result in music videos, TV shows, content, video games and “hit records”.
He added: “I’ll be going to the catalog, revitalizing that, bringing back life stories on some of these great artists. I’ll also be bringing some new talent to the table, new producers, new artists.”
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