Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg
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Name:
Snoop Dogg
Real name:
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.
Who is:
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Birth date:
(53 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Long Beach, California, U.S.
Height:
6'4 ft ()
Weight:
181 lb (82 kg)
Birth Sign:
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Snoop Dogg Biography

Snoop Dogg (born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.) is an iconic rapper and extraordinary musician who's become a true legend in hip-hop. Today, he's a living symbol of American music and an entire musical movement.
Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg

Childhood and Youth

Calvin was born to Beverly Tate and Vernell Varnado on October 20, 1971, in California, USA. His father was a musician, but left the family shortly after his son's birth and didn't participate in raising him. Eventually, Calvin's mother remarried, and the boy took his stepfather's surname.
Snoop Dogg in his early years
Snoop Dogg in his early years
The only thing Snoop Dogg inherited from his biological father was a love for music. After leaving, his father left behind many records, giving young Calvin the chance to dive into music from an early age. From early childhood, he sang in a church choir, played piano, and created his own rhythms and melodies.
In middle school, Calvin got into rap music, and that's when he adopted the pseudonym Snoop Doggy Dogg. The boy's mother called him Snoopy. As he explained, this came from his natural curiosity and love for the cartoon dog series.
During his school years, the musician was a member of the Crips gang, which was involved in drug trafficking. After graduating from high school, Calvin enrolled in a Long Beach Polytechnic high school. However, he soon landed in jail for six months on cocaine possession charges. In later interviews, Calvin admitted he was repeatedly behind bars from 1989 to 1991.
During his school years, Snoop Dogg was a member of a street gang
During his school years, Snoop Dogg was a member of a street gang
After his release, Snoop Dogg dropped out of college and got back into music, making demo recordings with friends that eventually reached legendary producer Dr. Dre.

Music Career

In 1992, two rappers began work on a joint album called "The Chronic", which became a bestseller in Canada and the United States. The album didn't just showcase the iconic Dr. Dre – it also launched his young protégé, Snoop Dogg. His vivid lyrics and laid-back delivery style made him an instant star before he'd even released a solo album.
A year later, the duo began working on material for Snoop Dogg's debut solo album. As a result, "Doggystyle" became the most anticipated album of 1993.
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre
Gangsta rap had the US government worried, and Snoop Dogg's music – along with his peers' – was actually debated in Congress, but this controversy only boosted his popularity. In 1995, Snoop launched his own record label, Doggy Style Records, and a year later dropped his second solo album "Tha Doggfather" as a tribute to Tupac Shakur.
Snoop Dogg - Tha Doggfather
In 1994, the rapper launched his acting career, mostly playing himself. He mainly appeared in crime films like "Caught Up" (1998) and "Half Baked" (1998). Later, Snoop Dogg moved into comedy with films like "Scary Movie 5" (2013), starring alongside Lindsay Lohan and Charlie Sheen.
Snoop Dogg in the movie Scary Movie 5
Snoop Dogg in the movie Scary Movie 5
In 1998, Snoop signed with No Limit Records and officially shortened his stage name to Snoop Dogg. There he recorded three albums: Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told, No Limit Top Dogg, and Tha Last Meal, each one boosting his success even further.
Snoop Dogg - Drop It Like It's Hot
In 2004, for the first time in his career, his single "Drop It Like It's Hot" topped the Billboard Hot 100. Two years later, Snoop Dogg collaborated on singles with the rising girl group Pussycat Dolls, and his involvement helped bring them unprecedented success.
Snoop Dogg and his wax figure at Madame Tussauds museum
Snoop Dogg and his wax figure at Madame Tussauds museum
By 2009, Snoop Dogg's wax figure was installed in the Las Vegas branch of Madame Tussauds museum. From 2011 to 2013, Snoop experimented with different genres: as Snoop Lion, he dropped several reggae tracks and also spun DJ sets at the Electric Zoo festival under the name Snoopadelic.

In 2017, Snoop released his 15th solo album, Neva Left, and a year later, another album, Bible of Love.
Snoop Dogg - Words Are Few
In addition to his music career, Snoop Dogg has also been successful in business. His commercial projects include a clothing and footwear brand, headphones, skateboards, cigars, and even adult films.

Snoop Dogg's Personal Life

In June 1997, Calvin married his high school sweetheart Shante Taylor, with whom he already had a son, Corde (1994). That same year, another son, Cordell, was born, and in 1999 - a daughter, Cori.
Snoop Dogg with his wife and children
Snoop Dogg with his wife and children
For years, the musician's family appeared picture-perfect. But in 2004, Snoop filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. Four years later, the couple reconciled and renewed their wedding vows.

Snoop Dogg Now

The rapper's most recent album "Bacc On Death Row" was released in 2022 under the label Death Row Records. He's increasingly focused on his acting career. In 2021, Snoop Dogg appeared in the series "Black Mafia Family" as Pastor Swift. In 2022, he appeared in Machine Gun Kelly's comedy "Good Mourning" and in J.J. Perry's action film "Day Shift". In 2023, he made a cameo in the comedy "House Party," directed by Calmatic, who previously worked only in music videos.
A scene from the series 'Black Mafia Family'
A scene from the series 'Black Mafia Family'
In November 2023, the rapper shocked fans by announcing that he was quitting smoking. But it turned out the musician wasn't actually giving up his signature habit – he was just promoting smokeless stoves.
  • I`m embarrassed only with a song with Timati. I guess they paid a lot to Snoop.
    2021-05-05 09:47:38
  • Snoop Dogg is one of the people who always follows his style, cool man
    2021-05-02 13:54:25
  • I used to listen his music when I went to school, he is really cool man, true gangsta.
    2021-04-30 20:36:06
  • Oh, shoot. It`s not our Pharaoh and other jerks, he is a father of hip hop
    2021-04-24 17:23:19
  • From all representatives of rap I respect Snoop, he is cool.
    2020-12-30 10:44:16
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