Snoop Dogg, American rapper, songwriter, media personality, actor, and entrepreneur, agreed to acquire Death Row Records, an American record label that was in operation from 1992 until 2006, from The Blackstone Group. Financial terms were not disclosed. "We at Blackstone are strong supporters of the artist and creator community in our entertainment investments. We are excited to put the Death Row Records brand back in the hands of a legend like Snoop Dogg. We wish him success in the years ahead as the brand moves forward under his leadership and vision," David Kestnbaum, Blackstone Senior Managing Director.