HIPHOPDX Snoop Dogg

Real Name: Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.

Aliases: Snoop Doggy Dogg, Snoop Lion, Uncle Snoop, Tha Doggfather, D-O-Double-G

Snoop Dogg
BORN:
Oct 20, 1971
AGE:
53
NET WORTH:
$150M
HEIGHT:
6'3

BIO

Possessing one of the most intoxicating voices of all time, Snoop Dogg firmly belongs on the Mount Rushmore of West Coast Hip Hop. After announcing himself to the world on Dr. Dre’s 1992 blockbuster album ‘The Chronic,’ Snoop released his own classic debut LP the following year with ‘Doggystyle,’ which was the fastest-selling rap album at the time and further solidified Death Row Records as a Hip Hop powerhouse. From his partnerships with Master P’s No Limit Records and The Neptunes to his pimp, reggae and gospel phases, Tha Doggfather has continually reinvented himself and maintained longevity without losing his street credibility — or that silky-smooth flow.

PROPS

  • Sold over 37M albums worldwide
  • 4x No. 1 albums
  • 9x platinum/multi-platinum albums
  • 1x No. 1 single (“Drop It Like It’s Hot”)
  • 22x Billboard Hot 100 hits
  • 16x Grammy nominations
  • Headlined the 2000 Up In Smoke Tour alongside Dr. Dre, Eminem and Ice Cube
  • Appeared in over 30 films, including ‘Training Day,’ ‘Starksy & Hutch’ and ‘Baby Boy’
  • Starred in five TV shows (‘Doggy Fizzle Televizzle,’ ‘Dogg After Dark,’ ‘Snoop Dogg’s Father Hood,’ ‘Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party,’ ‘Coach Snoop’)
  • Received Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2018
  • Launched Doggy Style Records in 1995 + helped revive the career of Charlie Wilson
  • Launched cannabis-focused digital media platform Merry Jane + cannabis brand Leafs By Snoop in 2015
  • Founded the film production company Snoopadelic Films in 2005
  • Has held executive roles at Priority Records and Def Jam

Top Snoop Dogg Questions

Is Snoop Dogg a Crip?
Snoop Dogg is a former member of the Rollin’ 20 Crips, a Crips set from the East Side of Long Beach, CA.
Is Snoop Dogg married?
Yes. Snoop married his wife, Shante Broadus, in 1997. They renewed their vows in 2008.
Is Snoop Dogg Jamaican?
No. Despite traveling to Jamaica and recording a reggae album called ‘Reincarnated’ under the alias Snoop Lion, Snoop Dogg was born and raised in the US.
Does Snoop Dogg have kids?
Yes. Snoop has four children: Corde Broadus (born 1994), Cordell Broadus (born 1997), Julian Corrie Broadus (born 1998) and Cori Broadus (born 1999).
Has Snoop Dogg won a Grammy?
No. Despite being nominated 16 times, Snoop Dogg has unfortunately never won a Grammy Award.
Did Snoop Dogg know Tupac?
Yes. During the mid ‘90s, Snoop Dogg and Tupac were both signed to Death Row Records and they collaborated on songs like “2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted” and “All Bout U.” The pair were close friends outside of the studio and ‘Pac even convinced Snoop to marry his current wife, the rapper revealed during a 2018 appearance on 'The View.'
When did Snoop Dogg start rapping?
Snoop Dogg’s music career began in 1992 when he appeared on Dr. Dre’s “Deep Cover” and ‘The Chronic’ album. He released his debut album ‘Doggystyle’ in 1993.