Snoop Dogg Height, Weight, Age, Spouse, Family, Facts, Biography
Snoop Dogg Quick Info | |
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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
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