On October 20, 1971, Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., better known as Snoop Dogg (formerly Snoop Doggy Dogg and briefly Snoop Lion), was born. His rise to stardom began in 1992 when he appeared on Dre’s first solo single, “Deep Cover,” and then on The Chronic, Dre’s first solo album.
Since then, Broadus has sold over 35 million albums worldwide and over 23 million albums domestically. He has won an American Music Award and a Primetime Emmy Award, and he has been nominated for 17 Grammy Awards.
What Is Snoop Dogg’s Net Worth?
Snoop Dogg is based on the West Coast. He is a rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, media personality, businessman, and actor. Snoop Dogg’s currently estimated net worth is $150 million.
Early Years
Snoop Dogg was the middle kid in the family and was born in Long Beach, California. A younger and an older brother each made up his family. After his father abandoned the family when Snoop was only 3 months old, he lived with his mother and stepfather.
Snoop’s parents gave him the moniker “Snoopy” when he was a little child because of the way he looked; this is how his rapper name partially came about.
As a teenager, Snoop Dogg started rapping, and as a teenager, he joined the infamous Long Beach Crips gang. Snoop collaborated on certain songs with future rappers Nate Dogg and Lil 1/2 Dead after serving time in jail.
Education
Snoop Dogg finished his elementary education at Long Beach Polytechnic High School. He used to engage in criminal activity and was also detained as a juvenile. He afterwards began rapping and pursued that as a career. Later, he was accepted to Compton College.
Career
Dre received a mixtape in 1992 that included Snoop as a guest. Dre was impressed after hearing the audio and asked Snoop for an audition.
Snoop Dogg started receiving mentoring from Dre, who started instructing him on rap song structure. Later that year, Snoop worked with Dr. Dre on his record “The Chronic,” which helped him establish a highly lucrative solo career.
After the success of his first album, “Doggystyle,” Snoop Dogg kept going in the direction of fame in the music business.
Snoop Dogg changed his name to Snoop Lion in 2012 for his reggae album, which included the release of his debut hit, “La La La.”
Personal Life
Snoop’s high school sweetheart, Shante Taylor, passed away in a car accident in 1997. In May 2004, they decided to get a divorce. They reconciled and reaffirmed their vows in 2008. They have three children together; Corde, Cordell, and Cori were born in 1994 and 1997, respectively, while Cori was born in 1999.
Julian Corrie Broadus, Snoop’s kid from a relationship with Laurie Helmond, was born in 1998. With Jessica Kyzer, Corde’s fiancée, they have a kid, and in 2015, Snoop became a grandfather. Snoop’s first cousins are pro wrestlers Sasha Banks, Brandy, and Ray J.
Snoop Dogg works with local authorities to provide turkeys to the least fortunate on Thanksgiving in Inglewood, California. In 2016, he distributed 3,000 turkeys.
Nominations and Honors
In order to better assist the careers of independent musicians, Snoop Dogg accepted the 7th annual Independent Music Awards in his capacity as a professional rapper and performer. In addition, Snoop Dogg has not received any nominations or awards.
Highlights
Snoop Dogg Acquires Death Row Records, Label That Launched His Career.
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Here are some of Snoop Dogg’s greatest career high points:
- Doggystyle (1993)
- Tha Doggfather (1996)
- Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told (1998)
- No Limit Top Dogg (1999)
- Tha Last Meal (2000)
- Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss (2002)
- R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece (2004)
- Tha Blue Carpet Treatment (2006)
- Ego Trippin’ (2008)
- Malice n Wonderland (2009)
- Doggumentary (2011)
- Reincarnated (2013)
- Bush (2015)
- Coolaid (2016)
- Neva Left (2017)
- I Wanna Thank Me (2019)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Snoop Dogg’s estimated net worth?
Snoop Dogg has an estimated $160 million in total wealth.
- What year was Snoop Dogg born?
Snoop Dogg is 50 years old at the moment (20 October 1971).
- How much money does Snoop Dogg make?
$10 million plus is the projected yearly pay for Snoop Dogg.
- What Is Snoop Dogg’s Height?
Snoop Dogg is 1.93 metres tall.
- What is the name of Snoop Dogg’s wife?
Shante Taylor is the wife of Snoop Dogg.
