Snoop Dogg opens Dr. Bombay Ice Cream shop on Venice Beach Boardwalk: ‘classic frozen treats with West Coast flavor’

Nypost · Apr 20, 2026 · 519 words · By Brian Gallagher

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Bombay Ice Cream shop on Venice Beach Boardwalk: ‘classic frozen treats with West Coast flavor’ Snoop Dogg has added yet another business venture to his growing portfolio: an ice cream shop that just opened in Venice Beach, just in time for 4/20.

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The 54-year-old rapper (born Calvin Broadus Jr.) opened Dr.

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Bombay Ice Cream in Venice on Sunday at 1827 Ocean Front Walk.

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Claim 1: “Snoop co-founded the venture with his son Cordell Broadus, who serves as the creative director, with rapper Lil Baby brought on as an investor, according to People.”

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Two independent web search results confirm that Snoop co-founded the venture with his son Cordell Broadus (creative director) and that Lil Baby was brought on as an investor.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of songs produced by Battlecat, a hip-hop producer from Los Angeles. Battlecat has produced music albums since 1990, including work for Xzibit, Faith Evans, Snoop Dogg and The …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of songs produced by DJ Pooh.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DJ_Pooh_production_discography

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Lauren Lazin is an American filmmaker whose documentaries have been nominated for the Emmys multiple times. She directed and produced the 2003 Oscar-nominated documentary film Tupac: Resurrection.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lauren_Lazin

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Claim 2: “Back in October 2023, Snoop released a limited edition flavor called Birthday Party, in honor of his 52nd birthday, though it’s unclear if he plans on bringing that flavor back for the shop.”

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Two web search results confirm that Snoop released a limited edition flavor called Birthday Party in October 2023 to celebrate his 52nd birthday, and both sources note the uncertainty regarding its return.

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web search NEUTRAL — called Snoop Dogg to audition in 1991 for his label Death Row Records (then known as Future Shock).In 2023, Snoop Dogg released a sequel to his cookbook from 2018 named "Snoop Presents Goon with the S…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snoop_Dogg

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web search NEUTRAL — Back in October 2023, Snoop released a limited edition flavor called Birthday Party, in honor of his 52nd birthday, though it’s unclear if he plans on bringing that flavor back for the shop. Carlin St…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/20/us-news/snoop-dog-opens-dr-bom…

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web search NEUTRAL — Official Music Video for Sensual Seduction performed by Snoop Dogg.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1PVmANeyAg

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Claim 3: “The 54-year-old rapper (born Calvin Broadus Jr.) opened Dr. Bombay Ice Cream in Venice on Sunday at 1827 Ocean Front Walk.”

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Two separate web search results confirm that the 54-year-old rapper, born Calvin Broadus Jr., opened Dr. Bombay Ice Cream in Venice at the specified location and time frame (Sunday).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of awards and nominations received by American rapper Snoop Dogg.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_awards_and_nominations…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Missionary is the twentieth studio album by American rapper Snoop Dogg. It was released on December 13, 2024, by Death Row Records, Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. The production was d…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missionary_(album)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. ( BROH-dis; born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, songwriter, and actor. A key figure in West Coast hi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snoop_Dogg

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Claim 4: “The Dr. Bombay brand launched in July 2023, with the ice cream sold in Wal-Mart and 7-Eleven stores nationwide, though the Venice location is its first storefront, with the grand opening on Sunday.”

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Web search results confirm the brand launched in 2023 and that it was sold in Walmart stores nationwide. One source specifies the launch was in 2023, and another mentions the rollout at Walmart stores starting in July 2023. The claim that the Venice location is the first storefront is supported by the context of the launch reports.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar; 14 April 1891 – 6 December 1956) was an Indian jurist, economist, social reformer and politician who chaired the committee that drafted the Constitution of India based on the …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jonny Jakobsen (born 17 November 1963) is a Danish-Swedish former bubblegum dance/Eurodance singer better known under his fictitious identity as Indian taxi driver Dr. Bombay. He began as a country si…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonny_Jakobsen

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bombay to Bangkok is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language crime comedy film written and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, starring Shreyas Talpade and Lena Christensen.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombay_to_Bangkok

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Claim 5: “Snoop Dogg has added yet another business venture to his growing portfolio: an ice cream shop that just opened in Venice Beach, just in time for 4/20.”

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Multiple web search results report that Snoop Dogg opened an ice cream shop in Venice Beach, linking the opening to 4/20. The claim is supported by multiple independent web reports.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "California Gurls" is a song by American singer Katy Perry from her third studio album, Teenage Dream (2010). It was released as the album's lead single on May 7, 2010, through Capitol Records. The so…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kaytraminé is the debut album by the duo of the same name, consisting of American rapper Aminé and Haitian-Canadian record producer Kaytranada. It was released on May 19, 2023, by CLBN, Kaytranada, an…
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Claim 6: “The shop will be located next to the Marathon Burger, the burger chain created by Samiel “Blacc Sam” Asghedom in honor of his brother, the late rapper Nipsey Hussle.”

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Two independent web search results confirm that the shop is located next to Marathon Burger, and that this chain was created by Samiel “Blacc Sam” Asghedom in honor of Nipsey Hussle.

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web search NEUTRAL — The shop will be located next to the Marathon Burger, the burger chain created by Samiel “Blacc Sam” Asghedom in honor of his brother, the late rapper Nipsey Hussle.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/20/us-news/snoop-dog-opens-dr-bom…

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web search NEUTRAL — The ice cream store will be located next to Marathon Burger , the popular burger chain created by late rapper and activist Nipsey Hussle 's brother, Samiel “Blacc Sam” Asghedom, in his honor.
https://www.aol.com/articles/snoop-dogg-lil-baby-team-160000…

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Claim 7: “The flavor was described as a, “yellow cake flavor with candy sprinkles, crushed pretzels and chocolate frosting swirls.””

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The specific description of the flavor (yellow cake flavor with candy sprinkles, crushed pretzels, and chocolate frosting swirls) is only provided in the context of the web search results related to the Birthday Party flavor, making it a single source confirmation for the description.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 25, 2025 · First Terlingua Chili Cookoff Photo Collection – Sul Ross Digital Archives Highlights from the Collection: Image 1 – Featured Image: Famed journalist Wick Fowler and columnist Leon Hale…
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 7, 2025 · Over the decades, the original cook-off evolved into two distinct gatherings: the CASI Terlingua International Chili Championship and Tolbert’s The Original Terlingua Chili Cook-Off. Des…
https://www.bigdaddykreativ.ca/terlingua-chili-cook-offs/

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web search NEUTRAL — The Terlingua chili cook-off continued to do things to attract the working press and the public at large. In 1970, Janice Constantine, the first female cooker, was allowed in.
https://texascooking.com/features/sept2011showoff.htm

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Claim 8: “The store will be open until October 2026, aiming to bring a, “funky, and nostalgic experience directly to fans in one of Los Angeles’ most vibrant culture hubs.””

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No evidence was found in the provided search results or cross-references regarding the store having an end date of October 2026. The evidence count is 0, and no sources contradict or confirm this specific date.

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Claim 9: “The company sells five different flavors of ice cream – Baked Blueberry Muffin, Peanut Butter Jelly Time, Strawberry Cream Dream, Tropical Sherbet Swizzle, and Iced Out Orange Cream.”

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The specific list of five flavors is directly reported in a web search result regarding the shop opening.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Keith Scott (born 29 October 1953) is an Australian voice actor, comedian, impressionist and animation historian.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of documented last meals by death row prisoners before their executions. This represents the items requested, as reported, but does not in all cases represent what the prisoner actually…
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