AceShowbiz - Snoop Dogg expanded his business ventures with the grand opening of the first Dr. Bombay ice cream storefront on Venice Beach on April 19, 2026. This marks a significant step for the brand, which he co-owns with his son Cordell, and now includes rapper Lil Baby as an investor and co-founder.

The new physical location, situated alongside the popular Marathon Burger on the iconic Venice boardwalk, offers visitors a chance to enjoy Dr. Bombay’s signature ice cream flavors, such as the highly praised Baked Blueberry Muffin and Peanut Butter varieties. Previously available mainly through retail chains, the storefront introduces a full immersive experience showcasing the brand’s unique aesthetic and lifestyle appeal.

Dr. Bombay has leveraged Snoop Dogg’s reputation as a savvy lifestyle entrepreneur, branding the shop as “a Snoop Dogg store” to resonate strongly with both locals and tourists. According to KTLA, the grand opening attracted considerable attention from beachgoers eager to sample the frozen treats and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere.

The Venice Beach launch is also notable for its timing amid Snoop Dogg’s expanding entrepreneurial portfolio. While celebrating Dr. Bombay’s debut, Snoop Dogg is preparing to open S.W.E.D. (Smoke Weed Every Day) Long Beach on May 9, his second cannabis dispensary and first major business return to his hometown. Together, these ventures highlight the diversity of his investments, which range from music labels like Death Row Records to lifestyle brands such as Dogg Lbs and Dogg Woods.

However, the journey for Dr. Bombay has not been without legal challenges. Bosslady Foods, the company behind the ice cream brand, has engaged in a federal lawsuit against Edible Arrangements over trademark rights concerning the word “Swizzle.” The suit disputes Edible Arrangements’ claim to exclusive rights for their Tropical Sherbet Swizzle flavor, alleging false statements were made to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Despite these hurdles, the Venice Beach storefront is set to operate through October, serving as a key physical hub for the brand and expanding Snoop Dogg’s footprint in both food and lifestyle markets. The collaboration with Lil Baby and the strategic location on the bustling boardwalk underscore the brand’s ambitions to become a lasting fixture in the ice cream space.