Richard Monroe is suing Snoop Dogg after claims that Dogg and members of his entourage assaulted him after he jumped on stage during one of Dogg's concerts in 2005. Photos of Monroe appeared online on April 29, 2009, which depicts him with swollen bloody eyes and facial abrasions. Monroe is seeking $22 million in damages. Dogg claims that he never hit Monroe.TMZ: The Man Suing Snoop (April 29, 2009)
Snoop Dogg Fast Facts
- Rap singer
- Birth name: Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr.
- Previously went by the stage name Snoop Doggy Dogg
- Born: October 20, 1971
- Birthplace: Long Beach, California
- Spouse: Shante Broadus
- The couple have 4 children
- Was said to have been a member of a local Crips gang in Long Beach
- Snoop and his family appear on the E! channel's reality series Snoop Dogg's Father Hood
- Host of the Dogg After Dark variety show on MTV
- Was reported that his music will appear in the "Rock Band" video gameBillboard: Snoop Dogg Releasing New Album Through MTV (February 10, 2009)
- Attended 2009 Nation of Islam convention in Chicago, where he made a $1,000 donationFOXNews.com: Snoop Dogg Makes Appearance at Nation of Islam Convention (March 1, 2009)
- April 24, 2009: TMZ reported that Dogg owes the state of California $284,053.59 in past taxesTMZ: Snoop Dogg: Lien on Me (April 24, 2009)
- Cousins: Nate Dogg and Daz Dillinger
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Attended Snoop Dogg's concert in 2005 at the White River AmphitheatreMSNBC: Snoop Dogg fan says he was beat (June 1, 2005)
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Claims to have been attacked by Dogg and his entourage after jumping on stage at the concertMSNBC: Snoop Dogg fan says he was beat (June 1, 2005)
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Monroe claims that performers encouraged him to climb on the stageMSNBC: Snoop Dogg fan says he was beat (June 1, 2005)
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Opening statements in the civil trial began on April 24, 2009EW: Snoop Dogg civil trial begins (April 24, 2009)
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Photos of Monroe appeared online on April 29, 2009, which show him with substantial injuriesTMZ: The Man Suing Snoop (April 29, 2009)
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He also claims that his diamond earrings were ripped out and his watch was stolenMSNBC: Snoop Dogg fan says he was beat (June 1, 2005)
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