It seems like Snoop Dogg strolls down every red carpet that is rolled out in every corner of the world, not to mention he just taped a new Storytellers for VH1. (Coming Friday: a sneak peek and exclusive online clip.) How did the rapper/actor become such a pop culture fixture? To answer this question is to lay out a blueprint for struggling artists and actors everywhere.

Some might believe Snoop is so ubiquitous because he’s sold millions of albums. This is not the case. There’s plenty of multi-platinum selling rappers that aren’t household names. Others believe Snoop’s fame comes from hustling. Pimp C hustled. Was he invited to red carpet events around the world?

The answer, I believe, lies in Snoop’s face — his bold, cinematic face. When Snoop scowls, the paparazzi goes crazy. His meanly-contorted face, backed up by run-ins with the law, adds a sense of danger and excitement to otherwise drab events. But in order to emulate Snoop, it’s critical to understand what drives those theatrical expressions.

To this end, I spent hours studying hundreds of Snoop Dogg photographs. At first I was bewildered, reading emotions into his face that simply aren’t there, including self-doubt, happiness and remorsefulness. You see, Snoop has three — and only three — thoughts that drive each and every look on his face. (Although sometimes they cross over with one another, producing facial contortions that are slightly harder to interpret.) If you are a wannabe pop star or actor, then think about one of the following lines whenever you’re in front of a camera. Like Snoop, you might end up with the career of your dreams.

Snoop Dogg’s Three Thoughts:

1. I’m About to F*ck You Up

2. You Gonna Get It, Doggystyle

3. Bitch, Roll Me Another Blunt

To prove my point, I’ve paired 16 images with Snoop’s thoughts at the time of each shot.

“I’m About to F*ck You Up” and “Bitch, Roll Me Another Blunt”

“I’m About to F*ck You Up”

“I’m About to F*ck You Up”

“You Gonna Get It, Doggystyle”

“You Gonna Get It, Doggystyle”

“You Gonna Get It, Doggystyle”

“Bitch, Roll Me Another Blunt”

“You Gonna Get It, Doggystyle” and “Bitch, Roll Me Another Blunt”

“I’m About to F*ck You Up” and “You Gonna Get It, Doggystyle” and “Bitch, Roll Me Another Blunt”

“You Gonna Get It, Doggystyle”

“You Gonna Get It, Doggystyle”

“You Gonna Get It, Doggystyle” and “Bitch, Roll Me Another Blunt”

“You Gonna Get It, Doggystyle”

“I’m About to F*ck You Up” or maybe “You Gonna Get, Doggystyle” (this one’s difficult)

“Bitch, Roll Me Another Blunt” and “I’m About to F*ck You Up”

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