Snoop Dogg's religion has evolved over his life and he has explored different faiths, but as of recent years he is most closely associated with Christianity, though he also has ties to Rastafari movement and Nation of Islam at different periods. Born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., he was raised as a Baptist and sang in church choir as a child. In 2012, he spent time in Jamaica and announced he had embraced Rastafari culture and was renamed Snoop Lion, releasing a reggae album and documentary, and he spoke about Rastafari principles of peace and love. He has also attended Nation of Islam events and shown respect for Islam. In recent years, particularly since around 2020, Snoop Dogg has spoken openly about being a born again Christian, has released gospel music including his album Bible of Love in 2018, which won awards, and has talked about his faith in God and Jesus Christ in interviews, saying his grandmother and mother influenced his Christian faith. He has also become a licensed gospel minister and has officiated weddings. So while he has explored Rastafari and other spiritualities, his current public identification is primarily Christian with gospel influences, though he remains open and respectful to different spiritual traditions and incorporates elements of peace and love from Rastafari culture into his persona, often describing himself as spiritual rather than strictly denominational.
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