Basic details:
- Name: Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.
- Age: 51 (Born October 20, 1971)
- Birthplace: Long Beach, California, United States
- Profession: Rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, media personality, and entrepreneur
- Height: 6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Nationality: American
- Nickname: Snoop Doggy Dogg, Snoop Lion
- Awards: Multiple MTV Video Music Awards, BET Awards, and more
Net worth: $150 million (estimated)
Career
i. Overview:
Snoop Dogg rose to prominence as a rapper in the early 1990s, working with producer Dr. Dre on his debut album, “Doggystyle.” Known for his laid-back style, distinctive voice, and gangsta rap persona, Snoop Dogg has since released numerous hit albums and singles and has worked with artists across various genres.
ii. Milestones and achievements:
Some of Snoop Dogg’s most significant career milestones include hit singles like “Gin and Juice,” “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” “Beautiful,” and “Young, Wild & Free,” as well as successful albums such as “Doggystyle,” “Tha Doggfather,” “R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece,” and “Doggumentary.”
Personal life
i. Relationships:
Snoop Dogg has been married to his wife, Shante Taylor, since 1997. The couple briefly filed for divorce in 2004, but later reconciled.
ii. Family:
Snoop and Shante have three children together: sons Corde and Cordell, and daughter Cori.
iii. Controversies:
Snoop Dogg has faced various legal issues throughout his career, including drug and weapon possession charges, as well as a murder charge in the early 1990s, for which he was eventually acquitted.
Trivia and lesser-known facts:
- Snoop Dogg briefly adopted the moniker “Snoop Lion” in 2012, following a spiritual awakening during a trip to Jamaica and a temporary shift towards reggae music.
- He is an avid sports fan and has coached youth football teams.
- Snoop has ventured into acting, appearing in movies like “Half Baked,” “Training Day,” and “Starsky & Hutch,” as well as hosting a cooking show with Martha Stewart called “Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party.”
Social media links:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snoopdogg/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/SnoopDogg
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snoopdogg/
