Snoop Dogg: A Tribute to His Half-Brother Bing Worthington Jr.
Snoop Dogg, a trailblazer in gangster rap, has made a significant impact in the music industry and ventured into film, starring in major Hollywood productions. Beyond his fame, Snoop Dogg’s personal life has drawn attention, particularly his relationship with his half-brother, Bing Worthington Jr., whose contributions were important yet often went unnoticed.
Early Life and Family
Bing Worthington Jr. was born on May 4, 1979, in California. He attended Long Beach High School, where he met Mymy Jordan, who later became his wife. The couple had a son together but chose to keep his name and birth date private, emphasizing their desire for family privacy.
Career in Music
In the early stages of his career, Bing worked closely with Snoop Dogg, starting as a roadie on Snoop’s tours before eventually becoming his tour manager. Bing played a crucial role in the logistics and success of Snoop Dogg’s tours. He was also a musician in his own right, contributing to the music scene.
Bing’s group, Lifestyle, released music, including the album Liquid Cocaine in 2003, and contributed a lead single to the soundtrack for the movie Van Wilder 2. In a 2016 interview with Vice, Bing reflected on his musical journey, stating, “When I released the album, I put all the songs on it together. Both my boyfriend and I were great rappers, but I started to wonder why I was working on music. I should be taking care of all the business side of this. Meeting new people and talking business gets me going. I felt like a different person after watching that.”
Recognizing his strengths in managing the business side of music, Bing shifted his focus from performing to production and management. He preferred working behind the scenes rather than in the spotlight, co-writing the song “Be Thankful” for Snoop’s rap group, Tha Eastsidaz, which he considered a significant achievement.
Business Ventures
By 2016, Bing had moved to Canada, where he merged his studio and production company, Dogg Records, with Miguel Lopez’s hip-hop label, Urban Heat Legends. This transition marked a new chapter in his career, allowing him to further develop his skills while staying true to his passion for business.
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