One of the founders of gangster rap, SNOOP Dogg has gone on to make music, movies, and star in big Hollywood hits. We look at his brother Bing Worthington’s life and legacy here. Bing died at the age of 44 and helped him every step of the way. He came into the world on May 4, 1979, in California. Bing met Mymy Jordan at Long Beach High School, where they would later get married. It was said that they had a son together, but they didn’t want his name or date of birth to be made public, so they aren’t available right now. As a young musician, Bing worked as a roadie on Snoop’s shows before becoming the rap superstar’s tour manager.
Worthington, 44, for years worked in multiple business roles supporting his famous brother, from selling Snoop-branded skateboards to managing Snoop’s tours. But he also launched his own venture with the merger of Dogg Records and the Canadian label Urban Heat Legends. He also dabbled as a rapper himself, releasing an album with the group Lifestyle in 2003, but decided he preferred backstage roles where he could work with Snoop.
“I love meeting people, talking business, that got me going,” Worthington told Vice in 2016. “That made me feel like another person.”
He said that he felt “blessed” to have taken on so many roles during his career, and credited his brother with pushing him to grow as an entrepreneur.
“I worked my way to the top,” Worthington said. “Even though I’m his brother he didn’t give me a top-ranked position. You can’t just become a president without knowing anything about being the president. You have to learn.”