Snoop Dogg Height, Weight, Age, Spouse, Family, Facts, Biography

Snoop Dogg Quick Info
Height	6 ft 4 in
Weight	85 kg
Date of Birth	October 20, 1971
Zodiac Sign	Libra
Spouse	Shante Taylor

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 the 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 his acting career. He played the lead roles in films like The Wash and Bones as well as co-starred with rapper Wiz Khalifa in the 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, songwriter, activist, entrepreneur, media personality

Family

Father – Vernell Varnado (Vietnam veteran, singer, mail carrier)
Mother – Beverly Broadus (née Tate) (Died in 2021)
Siblings – He has one older brother and one younger.
Others – Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Sr (Stepfather), Ray J (First Cousin) (Singer, rapper, record producer), Brandy Norwood (First Cousin) (Singer-Songwriter), Sasha Banks (Cousin) (Professional Wrestler), Nate Dogg (Cousin) (Rapper), RBX (Cousin) (Rapper)

Manager

Serious Pimp Records, Ltd.

Net Worth

Snoop Dogg’s net worth is estimated at $150 million.

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.

In February 2022, Snoop Dogg was featured in Bic EZ Reach Lighter‘s “Super Bowl” commercial alongside Martha Stewart.

In February 2022, he was seen in Gucci‘s ad campaign for “Love Parade” alongside Beanie Feldstein, Deng Lun, Jared Leto, Miley Cyrus, and many others.

In February 2023, Snoop Dogg appeared in Skechers‘ 2023 ‘Super Bowl’ commercial.

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 Dr. Dre‘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, Metallica
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

Source – Wikipedia

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 Tupac Shakur 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 Martha Stewart, Charlie Wilson, Mariah Carey, David Beckham, Method Man, and rapper Warren G.

Snoop Doggy Dogg is the previous stage name of rapper Snoop Dogg.

Snoop Dogg was a Crip 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 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.

Snoop Dogg calls his car Snoop DeVille.

Snoop Dogg and Cameron Diaz went to the same 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.

In March 2021, Snoop Dogg had bet $2 million on YouTuber turned boxer, Jake Paul‘s win over Ben Askren in a boxing fight which was scheduled to happen in April 2021. Also, Snoop encouraged Dana White, the President of UFC to increase his bet on Ben Askren’s win to $2 million.

In July 2021, Snoop Dogg revealed that his mother had been hospitalized for an undisclosed reason. In October 2021, he announced that his mother had passed away.

In January 2022, Snoop and Heidi Klum teamed up for a new single titled Chai Tea with Heidi. They released the music video of the song in March 2022.

Snoop has a French bulldog named Frank. In January 2022, he revealed on social media that his dog had gone missing. However, in February 2022, Snoop announced that he had found Frank.

In February 2022, it was revealed that Snoop Dogg had acquired the rights of Death Row Records from Blackstone’s MNRK Music Group.

In February 2022, a woman (a model) had filed a lawsuit against Snoop Dogg and his associate Bishop Don “Magic” Juan, accusing them of s*xually assaulting her in 2013 when she had attended one of his concerts. According to her, Snoop Dogg entered her bathroom which she was using and pressurized her to perform oral s*x and even m*sturb*ted in front of her.

In April 2022, Snoop Dogg invested money in the cryptocurrency payments startup MoonPay along with other celebrities and high-profile investors including Justin Bieber, Maria Sharapova, and Bruce Willis.

Snoop once had a pet cockroach named “The Gooch”.

In November 2023, Snoop revealed that he had decided to quit smoking.

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