One of the pioneers of gangster rap, Snoop Dogg, has built a successful career not only in music but also in film and television, becoming a household name. However, behind the scenes, his half-brother, Bing Worthington, played an instrumental role in supporting him throughout his journey. Bing passed away at the age of 44, but his legacy and contributions to Snoop’s career remain significant.

Bing Worthington was born on May 4, 1979, in California. He attended Long Beach High School, where he met Mymy Jordan. The two later married and had a son together. However, they chose to keep their child’s name and date of birth private, so this information is not publicly available.

In his early years, Bing started as a roadie for Snoop Dogg, assisting with various tasks during tours. As time went on, he took on more responsibilities and eventually became Snoop’s tour manager, playing a key role in organizing and managing the rapper’s tours. Bing also pursued his own music career and was part of the group Lifestyle. The group released music, including an album titled *Liquid Cocaine* in 2003. They also contributed a lead single to the soundtrack for the movie Van Wilder 2.

In a 2016 interview with Vice, Bing reflected on his career, sharing how the release of his 2003 album helped him realize his talent for managing the music business. He said, “When I put out the album, I was the one who organized everything, from the songs to the final release.” He continued, “Both my partner and I were great rappers, but I started to question why I was focusing on making music when my real strength was in running the business side of things. Meeting new people and handling business deals gave me a new sense of purpose.”

Bing’s contributions to the music world extended beyond his work with Snoop. He co-wrote the song “Be Thankful” for Snoop’s rap group Tha Eastsidaz, a track he considered the most important piece of music he had ever created. Despite his talents as a rapper, Bing eventually chose to step away from the spotlight, preferring to work behind the scenes. He admitted that he found more satisfaction in managing and producing music than in performing it.

By 2016, Bing had relocated to Canada and had merged his studio and production company, Dogg Records, with another hip-hop label, Urban Heat Legends, owned by Miguel Lopez. This merger allowed him to continue his work in the music industry while focusing on his passion for business and production.

Bing’s relationship with Snoop Dogg was close, and his death in 2024 had a profound impact on the rapper. Snoop announced Bing’s passing through two emotional Instagram posts on February 16, 2024. In the first post, Snoop shared a nostalgic video of himself, Bing, their other brother Jerry, and their sister, laughing and reminiscing in a cemetery. The caption read, “@badabing33 always made us laugh, you’re back with mom,” accompanied by a blue heart, prayer hands, and a crying face emoji. In the second post, Snoop shared a picture of him and Bing in a green room, adding a dove and prayer emoji to the caption.

The exact cause of Bing Worthington’s death remains unknown.

Snoop Dogg, born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., has two half-brothers. His older half-brother, Jerry Wesley Carter, works for United Steel Workers and occasionally appears on Snoop’s Instagram. Although not many photos of them together are shared, the bond between them is evident. Bing, the younger half-brother, was 44 years old at the time of his death, while Snoop, now 52, continues to honor his memory.

Bing Worthington’s contributions to Snoop Dogg’s career and the music industry left an indelible mark, and his legacy lives on through the work he did behind the scenes.