About Snoop Dogg
An American rapper and media personality who is famous for rapping in the West Coast hip-hop scene and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable proteges is named for Snoop Dogg. He was discovered by Dr. Dre in the year 1992 and was featured on his debut solo single, "Deep Cover", and then on his solo album, "The Chronic" from where he started rising to fame. His IQ is 147. His parents nicknamed him "Snoopy" when he was a kid due to his love and likeness of the cartoon character from Peanuts.
Source: @instagram.com/snoopdogg
Snoop Dogg released his debut solo album, "Doggystyle", produced by Dr. Dre, which was released by Death Row Records in November 1993. In the year 1996, he released his second album "Tha Doggfather". Back in 2019, he released his seventeenth solo album, "I Wanna Thank Me". He appeared as Scavenger Smoker in the 1998 film "Half Baked" which is his debut movie. He also coaches a youth football league and high-school football team. Scroll more about his full biography, age, facts, wiki, trivia, career timeline, awards, albums and more.
Early Life and Family
Snoop Dogg's real name is Cordozar Calvin Brofus Jr. He was named after his stepfather, Calvin Cordozar Broadus Sr. His date of birth is 20th October 1971 and his place of birth is in Long Beach, California, the USA. He holds American nationality and his ethnicity is African-American. Thus, his race is black. As of 2020, he celebrated his 49th birthday. Thus, his present age is 49. In 2012, he converted from Muslim to Rastafarianism (religion) after a trip to Jamaica. Libra is his Zodiac sign.
Source: @instagram.com/snoopdogg
About his parents; Snoop Dogg was born to mother, Beverly Broadus, and father, Vernell Varnado (singer and mail carrier). His mother and his step-father divorced in the year 1975. When he was three months old, his father left the family. He has two siblings as he was born as the second child to his parents. Thus, he has one older brother and one younger brother.
Source: @instagram.com/snoopdogg
Concerning his educational qualification, he attended Long Beach Polytechnic High School and later graduated from El Camino College Campton Center. From an early age, he began singing and playing piano at Golgotha Trinity Baptist Church. When he was in the 6th grade, he started rapping.
Is Snoop Dogg Billionaire?
Rapper and media personality, the net worth of Snoop Dogg is estimated to have $150 million as of 2021. He is one of the richest rappers of the world but not a billionaire. He is a millionaire calculating his wealth. His major source of earning is from his songs, album sales, tours, concerts as well as acting career. He is also making money from investments where he made his first investment for the venture Eaze in 2015 which is a weed delivery startup that provides medical marijuana to the person's doorstep in less than 10 minutes. He has not stated anything about his salary details to the media. He has also done endorsement works for ads such as St. Ides, Snoop Dogg 40 Oz Malt liquor, Adidas Originals, Boost Mobile cell phone, Orbit Gum, and many more. He is living a luxurious lifestyle.
Snoop Dogg owns a house in Claremont, California worth $2 million. He has a collection of luxury cars such as Rolls Royce Phanton, Polaris Slingshot. Some of his latest collection cars include Ferrari and Maybach.
Who is Snoop Dogg Wife?
Previously married and divorced man, Snoop Dogg is currently single at present. He is focusing on his career as of now. His sexual orientation is straight.
Back then, Snoop Dogg tied the knot to his long-term girlfriend, Shante Taylor on 12th June 1997. Their wedding took place at The Ritz Carlton Hotel in California, the USA. The couple had been dating since 1988. Sadly, on 21st May 2004, his wife, Shante filed a divorce citing irreconcilable differences.
Snoop Dogg is the proud father of three children, two sons named Corde Broadus (1994), & Cordell Broadus (1997), and a daughter named Cori Broadus (1999) with his ex-wife, Shante Taylor. He also has a son named Julian Corrie Broadus (1998) from his previous relationship with Laurie Helmond.
Source: @pinterest
Snoop was arrested on January 7, 2012, and November 29, 2006, for possession of Marijuana. He was also been arrested in 1990, 1993, 1998, 2001, 2005, 2006 (3 times), 2007 mainly for possession of Marijuana and sometimes due to misbehavior, vandalism.
How tall is Snoop Dogg?
Handsome rapper, Snoop Dogg has an athletic body type. He stands tall at a height of 6 ft 4 in. His well-maintained body weight consists of 75 Kg. He has a pair of dark brown eyes color and his hair color is black. He has a braided hairstyle with a deep voice.
Source: @instagram.com/snoopdogg
Albums
- 1993 - Doggystyle
- 1996 - Tha Doggfather
- 1998 - Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told
- 1999 - No Limit Top Dogg
- 2000 - Tha Last Meal
- 2002 - Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss
- 2004 - R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece
- 2006 - Tha Blue Carpet Treatment
- 2008 - Ego Trippin'
- 2009 - Malice n Wonderland
- 2011 - Doggumentary
- 2013 - Reincarnated
- 2015- Bush
- 2016 - Coolaid
- 2017 - Neva Left
- 2018 - Bible of Love
- 2019 - I Wanna Thank Me
- 2021 - Take It from a G
Collaboration Albums
- 2000 - Tha Eastsidaz with Tha Eastsidaz
- 2001 - Duces 'n Trayz: The Old Fashioned Way with Tha Eastsidaz
- 2004 - The Hard Way with 213
- 2011 - Mac & Devin Go to High School with Wiz Khalifa
- 2013 - 7 Days of Funk with 7 Days of Funk
- 2013 - Royal Fam with Tha Broadus Boyz
- 2016 - Cuzznz with Daz Dillinger
Filmography
- 1994 - "Murder Was the Case"
- 1996 - "A Thin Line Between Love and Hate"
- 1998 - "Half Baked, & Ride"
- 1999 - "The Wrecking Crew"
- 2000 - "Hot Boyz"
- 2000 - "Up in Smoke Tour"
- 2001 - "Training Day", "Baby Boy", "Bones", "The Wash"
- 2003 - "Old School", "Malibu's Most Wanted", "Bigg Snoop Dogg: Raw 'N Uncut Vol. 1"
- 2004 - "Starsky & Hutch", and "Soul Plane"
- 2005 - "The Tenants"
- 2007 - "Arthur and the Invisibles"
- 2008 - "Singh Is Kinng"
- 2009 - "Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder", "Failing Up", "Bruno", "Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard"
- 2011 - "The Big Bang"
- 2012 - "We the Party", "Mac & Devin Go to High School"
- 2013 - "Turbo", "Reincarnated", "Scary Movie 5"
- 2014 - "The Distortion of Sound"
- 2015 - "Pitch Perfect 2"
- 2016 - "Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping"
- 2019 - "Dolemite Is My Name"
- 2020 - "Unbelievable!!!!!", "The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run"
- 2021 - "All-Star Weekend"
Television Shows / Series
- 1993-1994 - "The Word"
- 1997 - "The Steve Harvey Show"
- 2001 - "Just Shoot Me"
- 2002–2003 - "Doggy Fizzle Televizzle"
- 2003 - "Playmakers"
- 2003 - "Crank Yankers"
- 2004 - "Chappelle's Show"
- 2004 - "Las Vegas"
- 2004 - "The Bernie Mac Show"
- 2004 - "The L Word"
- 2004 - "2004 Spike Video Game Awards"
- 2006 - "Weeds"
- 2007–2009 - "Snoop Dogg's Father Hood"
- 2008, 2010, 2013 - "One Life to Live"
- 2009; 2015 - "WWE Raw"
- 2010 - "The Boondocks"
- 2011 - "The Cleveland Show"
- 2014 - "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta"
- 2014 - "Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood"
- 2015 - "Snoop & Son, a Dad's Dream"
- 2015 - "Sanjay and Craig"
- 2015 - "Show Me the Money 4"
- 2016 - "Lip Sync Battle"
- 2016–present - "Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party"
- 2017 - "Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta"
- 2018 - "Coach Snoop"
- 2019 - "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
- 2020 - "F Is for Family"
- 2020 - "Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special"
Source: @instagram.com/snoopdogg
Awards and Achievements
- American Music Awards in 1995
- APRA Music Awards in 2011 for his work in "California Gurls"
- AVN Awards in 2002 for "Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle" and "Snoop Dogg's Hustlaz: Diary of a Pimp" in 2004
- BET Awards in 2003 for "Beautiful"
- Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards for "Drop It Like It's Hot" in 2005
- Billboard Year-End Chart Awards in 1994
- Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018
- International Dance Music Awards in 2005 for "Drop It Like It's Hot"
- MOBO Awards in 2005 for "Drop It Like It's Hot"
- MTV Movie Awards for Training Day in 2002
- MTV Video Music Awards for "Doggy Dogg World" in 1994
- MTV Australia Awards for "Drop It Like It's Hot" in 2006 and "That's That" in 2007
- MTV Europe Music Awards in 2005
- Soul Train Music Awards for Doggystyle in 1995 and "Drop It Like It's Hot" in 2005
- Source Awards in 1995 for "Murder Was the Case", for "Tha Eastsidaz" in 2000
- Stony Awards in 2002
- Urban Fashion Awards for "Snoop Dogg Clothing" in 2002
