Snoop Dogg is a rapper from the United States who was discovered by Dr. Dre in 1992. He is also a songwriter, singer, producer, entrepreneur, media personality, and actor. Deep Cover was the solo debut track of Dr. Dre followed by debut solo album The Chronic, which featured Snoop Dogg. Snoop Dogg enjoys popularity of selling more than 23 million albums in the U.S. alone and over 35 million albums worldwide.
Snoop Dogg has also done great in the acting career. He played the lead roles in films like The Wash and Bones as well as co-starred with rapper in 2012 film Mac and Devin Go to High School. He has done a ton of cameo roles in movies too.
Born Name
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr.
Nick Name
Snoop Doggy Dogg, Bigg Snoop Dogg, The Doggfather, Snoopzilla, Snoop Lion, DJ Snoopadelic, Niggarachi, Snoopzilla, Nemo Hoes
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Long Beach, California, USA
Nationality
Education
Snoop did schooling from Long Beach Polytechnic High School, Long Beach, California.
Occupation
Rapper, record producer, actor, singer, songwriter, activist
Family
- Father – Vernell Varnado (Vietnam veteran, singer, mail carrier)
- Mother – Beverly Broadus (née Tate)
- Siblings – He has one older brother and one younger.
- Others – Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Sr (Stepfather), (First Cousin) (Singer, rapper, record producer), (First Cousin) (Recording Artist, actress), (Cousin) (Professional Wrestler), (Cousin) (Rapper)
Manager
Serious Pimp Records, Ltd.
Build
Slim
Genre
Hip hop, R&B, funk, reggae
Instrument
Vocals
Label
Atlantic, Death Row, Interscope Records, Doggystyle, No Limit, Priority, TVT, Capital, Star Trak, Geffen, Rostrum, Mad Decent, Vice, RCA, Stones Throw, i am OTHER, Columbia Records
Height
6 ft 4 in or 193 cm
Weight
85 kg or 187 pounds
Spouse
Snoop Dogg married Shante Taylor (June 12, 1997 – May 21, 2004; January 12, 2008 – Present). Snoop filed a divorce against Shante on May 21, 2004, but eventually, on January 12, 2008, the couple reunited and promised not to do that again. He has 3 children Cordell Broadus (b. February 21, 1997), Cori Broadus (b. June 22, 1999), and Corde Broadus (b. August 21, 1994).
Snoop also has another child, Julian Corrie Broadus (b. 1998) when he was in a relationship with Laurie Holmond.
In 2015, Snoop Dogg became a proud grandfather when Cordé Broadus (Snoop Dogg’s eldest son) welcomed a son with his girlfriend, Jessica Kyzer.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Braided hairstyle
- Deep voice
- Adds “-izzle” to the end of words he speaks
- Tall lanky body
Brand Endorsements
He has done these ads –
- St. Ides, Snoop Dogg 40 Oz Malt liquor
- Adidas Originals
- Boost Mobile cell phone
- Chrysler 300
- Colt 45 Blast
- Metro PCS Samsung Galaxy 4G
- Orbit Gum
- AOL commercial with Jerry Stiller
- Cal Worthington’s Ford dealership in Long Beach, California
- “Snoop Doggs” – foot-long hot dogs manufactured in Massachusetts, a joint venture with Platinum One Media
- “Snoop Dogg Board Company (SDBC)” – skateboards and Luggage fabrication company (with Pentagon Distribution)
- “Snooperbowl” and “Snoop Youth Football league”
- “Chronic Candy” – candy that tastes like marijuana (from Switzerland and is currently banned in some cities of US)
- Love Don’t Live Here No More, Doggy Tales Vol.1 – love novel
- Tha Doggfather: The Times, Trials, And Hardcore Truths Of Snoop Dogg – autobiography
- Fear & Respect (project canceled as of March 1, 2006) – PlayStation 2 video game (developed by Midway Games)
- “Doggy Biscuitz” – shoe brand (in partnership with Pony International)
- “Snoop Dogg Clothing” – streetwear (distributed at Macy’s)
- “WRFF” – unique design scooters (in cooperation with Salton, Inc.)
- “Hip Hop Gaming League” – a celebrity online gaming competition (hosted by Global Gaming League)
- “Snoop Dogg figures” (Vital Toys, SOTA Toys)
- “Snoop Dogg Boxing” – mobile phone game (Sony Pictures Mobile)
- “Snoop Dogg Pet Accessory Line” (in conjunction with Jakks Pacific)
- Snoop Dogg is a celebrity voice of a TomTom GPS navigation system
- Streetwear line called Rich & Infamous (August 2008)
- “Hack is Wack” – Promoting Norton AntiVirus
- “Coffee Cup With A Cause” with 7 Eleven
- “Serious Pimp” clothing line
- “iFizzle” iPhone Application
- Vybe Mobile
- Pepsi Max – Zero Calories
He has also endorsed Landy Cognac.
Religion
Rastafari movement
In 2012, he converted from Muslim to a Rastafari movement after a trip to Jamaica.
Best Known For
Rapping in the West Coast hip-hop scene and for being one of ‘s most notable protégés.
First Album
Doggystyle in 1993
First Film
1998 film (Released on January 16, 1998) Half Baked as Scavenger Smoker. But, this was his cameo appearance in this film. Then, in another 1998 film (Released on February 27, 1998) Caught Up, he acted as Kool Kitty Kat. (not cameo)
Snoop Dogg Favorite Things
- Favorite Food – Chicken Wings
- Favorite TV Program – The Tudors (2007)
- Favorite Color – Black
- Favorite Sports – Football, Basketball
- Favorite Band – Thrash metal,
- Favorite Basketball Team – Los Angeles Lakers
- Favorite Football Teams – USC Football, Pittsburgh Steelers, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, Dallas Cowboys
- Favorite Baseball Team – Los Angeles Dodgers
- Favorite Ice Hockey Team – NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins, AHL’s Springfield Indians
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Snoop Dogg Facts
- R&B singers Brandy, Ray J, and WWE professional wrestler Sasha Banks are Snoop Dogg’s first cousins.
- Back in school, Snoop Dogg rapped frequently, which attracted a huge crowd. This made him realize that he is gifted.
- He and slain rapper were friends from the time when they were not label-mates.
- Snoop Dogg’s IQ is 147.
- He has also performed at the Gillette Stadium to support New England Patriots.
- He is a certified football coach and was a head coach to his son Cordell’s John A. Rowland High School football team.
- He is good friends with , Charlie Wilson, , , , and rapper .
- Snoop Doggy Dogg is the previous stage name of rapper Snoop Dogg.
- Snoop Dogg was a gang member while in high school.
- Shortly after completing graduation, Snoop was jailed for about 6 months for cocaine possession.
- He gives away turkeys to the less fortunate in Inglewood, California at Thanksgiving annually in charity. In 2006, he gave 3000 turkeys.
- Snoop Dogg has appeared in various p*rn movies as well. Some of them are Sex in the Studio (just guest appearance), Snoop Dogg’s Buckwild Bus Tour (he was also the executive producer), Snoop Dogg’s Doggystyle (he was also the executive producer), etc.
- Snoop Dogg landed in legal trouble when he was a teen for being a member of Rollin’ 20s Crips gang. He later denied being a member of the gang. After his graduation, he got arrested for possessing Cocaine and was in-and-out of prison for the next 3 years.
- Snoop Dogg was arrested on January 7, 2012, and November 29, 2006, for possession of . 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.
- Snoop Dogg calls his car as Snoop DeVille.
- Snoop Dogg and went to same the high school at the same time.
- He has won 2 Adult Video News (AVN) awards for Best Music soundtrack & Top Selling Tape for the p*rnographic film – Doggystyle in 2001.
Facts of Snoop Dogg
- full nameSnoop Dogg
- Date of Birth October 20, 1971
- Age 52 years 11 months
- Horoscope Libra
- Lucky Number 3
- Lucky Stone Peridot
- Lucky Color Blue
- Best Match for Marriage Gemini
- weight85 kg
- height6 ft 4 in