Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle

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Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle
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Directed byMichael Martin
Written by Snoop Dogg
Produced by Larry Flynt
CinematographyDrew Rose
Music bySnoop Dogg
Distributed by Hustler
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Release date
  • January 31, 2001 (2001-01-31)
Running time
86.5 min
LanguageEnglish

Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle is a mixed hardcore pornography and hip-hop music video featuring the music of rapper Snoop Dogg, presented by the rapper himself. It was released in 2001. It was the first hardcore video ever listed on the Billboard music video sales chart. [1] Because of its huge success, it started a trend where rappers are put into the mainstream of the porn industry by hosting X-rated films. [2] [3] Many films of the genre followed, starring Necro, Mystikal, Too Short, [4] Ice-T and Yukmouth. [5] It also allowed Hustler to expand its boundaries by launching new subsidiaries for their recently formed fashion line and CD label. The scenes were shot at Snoop Dogg's house in Claremont, California. Snoop Dogg himself however, does not appear nude or perform any explicit acts. [5]

Contents

Credits

Porn performers include:

Video dancers include:

Snoop Dogg's entourage includes:

Several songs from Snoop Dogg Presents Tha Eastsidaz (2000):

Other songs:

Four exclusive songs:

Awards

YearAwardResult
2002 AVN Award for Best Music [7] Won
2002AVN Award for Top Selling Tape of 2001 [8] Won

Charts

ChartPeak Position/ (peak weeks)Weeks spent
Adult sales# 1 (2) ??
Billboard music video sales# 21 (1)3

See also

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