Snoop Dogg: The Doggfather

The West Coast rap icon faced a serious murder charge right as his career was taking off.

• Murder Trial (1993): charged with first-degree murder for the shooting of a rival gang member in a Los Angeles park.
• The Defense: Represented by Johnnie Cochran, he claimed self-defense. After a high-profile trial, he was acquitted of all charges.
• Later Arrests: Has faced multiple minor arrests for possession of marijuana and firearms over the decades.