Douglas León, known by his stage name Dogge Doggelito (born 24 July 1975) is a Swedish rapper, lecturer, author and artist. He is one of the founders Sweden's most successful rap group The Latin Kings (TLK). Doggelito is one of the most acclaimed artists in Sweden. His texts are usually about everyday life in the suburbs and being part of the immigrant communities, and racism.

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He has four children; three daughters. His wife Leonida died of cancer in 2004, they had their first child together, daughter Bianca. The death of his wife was hard on him, for one year, he did nothing. Another daughter died during childbirth. He lost his best friend Killer in 1998. He is the elder brother of the model Daphne Leon, and also the cousin of rapper El Primo.

He is a Christian, born in the Swedish Church, although he calls himself an Orthodox Christian. In 2006, he reportedly voted for the Communist Party (Sweden). He is a staunch advocate for anti-Racism, and has dismissed the Swedish immigrant policies, he has also said that "Even if you are Swedish-born, from the suburbs, you're not viewed as Swedish". Of his songs, he has the strongest memories from Borta i Tankar, written when his girlfriend broke up with him. According to him, the height of his career came with a concert at Ullevi, with 59 000 visitors, when TLK opened for Swedish pop group Gyllene Tider. Apart from rap, he listens to Venezuelan salsa from the 70s. His favourite food is Pabellón, the Venezuelan national dish. He has been to prison, in the 90s, for slapping two police officers.