when did snoop dogg start rapping

Snoop Dogg started rapping professionally in 1992 when he was discovered by Dr. Dre. His early appearances were on Dr. Dre's solo debut single "Deep Cover" and then on Dre's debut solo album, The Chronic, which helped launch his career. He released his debut album, Doggystyle, in 1993, which debuted at number one on the Billboard charts and established his prominence in the rap industry.