A Los Angeles court has formally closed the criminal case against rapper Snoop Dogg, born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., as reported by TMZ. The move marks the end of a long inquiry that stretched back to the mid-1990s and touched the early chapters of the artist’s public life. It represents a milestone where a decades-old matter is no longer active, and the records are kept for historical context rather than active litigation.
TMZ notes that Broadus personally asked the judge to archive all case documents. He filed the request in January 2024, and the court granted the motion. The decision to archive means the file will be retained for reference while the case is considered closed and no further court action is anticipated.
The matter centers on a fatal incident linked to rival gang activity, occurring at a time when Snoop Dogg was emerging as a major figure in rap. Reports describe that the arrest followed an MTV Awards ceremony honoring an early hit, Murder Was The Case, a project that recounted events from that year and reflected the mood of the era. The narrative around the case intertwines with the musician’s rising profile and the media attention that accompanied his music at the start of his career.
Three years after the event, investigators reportedly identified Snoop Dogg’s bodyguard as the suspect. Broadus was cleared of charges at that stage, and decades later he filed a motion to dismiss the case entirely, with the filing taking place in 2024. The arc of the inquiry shows how long legal matters can linger before a formal resolution is reached, even as public interest ebbs and flows.
On August 9, the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games featured performances by Snoop Dogg, Billie Eilish, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Media outlets described the lineup as a display of American musical reach as the next Summer Games are slated to take place in the United States. Snoop Dogg also participated in the Olympic torch relay, a symbolic moment that highlighted cross-border cultural connections during the event.
There were no official statements from public authorities tying the case to other public matters or entertainment narratives at the time of the report, and the coverage by media outlets continued to trace the legacy of the case alongside the artists involved and the broader context of the Paris Games.