Snoop Dogg will bring his unmistakable West Coast style to the NFL’s Christmas Day slate on Netflix. As excitement builds for “Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party,” fans are also taking a moment to reflect on the rapper’s age, longevity, and career.
Few artists have remained as culturally relevant for as long as Dogg, and his upcoming Christmas Day performance is yet another occasion in a decades-spanning journey.
A Look at Snoop Dogg’s Age and Career
Born on Oct. 20, 1971, Snoop Dogg is 54 and has been performing professionally for approximately 34 years. His career officially began in the early 1990s, and since then, Snoop has evolved from a breakout rap star into a global cultural icon.
Snoop’s entered the scene back in 1991, when he began recording and gaining attention in the Los Angeles hip-hop scene.
His breakthrough came in 1992 after he was discovered by Dr. Dre and featured prominently on the single “Deep Cover” and Dr. Dre’s landmark album “The Chronic.” Those appearances introduced Snoop’s laid-back delivery and distinctive voice to the world, which made him a recognizable figure in rap.
In November 1993, Snoop released his debut solo album, “Doggystyle,” which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and became a defining release of the era. Over the decades that followed, he continued to release music at a steady pace, experimenting with different styles and collaborating across genres.
By late 2024, Snoop had reached another significant milestone with the release of his 20th studio album, “Missionary.” He followed that with a surprise album, “Iz It a Crime?” in May 2025.
Now, he will be appearing as the featured halftime performer during Netflix’s NFL Christmas Gameday. “Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party” will take place on Thursday during the Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings game at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The performance will stream live on Netflix as part of the platform’s Christmas Day NFL coverage.
Snoop will not be performing alone. According to today.com, he will be joined by the singing group HUNTR/X, which consists of Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami from the animated movie K-Pop Demon Hunters, as well as country music performer Lainey Wilson.
Netflix’s Lions vs. Vikings game will begin at 4:30 p.m. ET. Pregame coverage starts at 11 a.m. ET. In addition to streaming on Netflix, the games will air on CBS affiliates in the competing team cities and be available on U.S. mobile devices through NFL+.
