Snoop Dogg, as he’s often referred to in the entertainment industry, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. His full name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., but we all know him better than Snoop Dogg. He is one of the wealthiest rappers in the world, thanks to his $150 million fortune. Let’s explore Snoop’s history thoroughly to see what you can learn from his achievements.

The early years of Snoop Dogg

The rapper known as Snoop Dogg was born in Long Beach, California, on October 20th, 1971. His parents’ names are Vernall Varnado and Beverly Broadus Vernall. Three months after Calvin was born, Calvin’s musician father left the family. His father had served in Vietnam. Calvin’s stepfather, Calvin Cordozar Broadus Sr., inspired the name. The name “Snoopy” was given to Calvin by his parents in homage to the beloved Peanuts character. 

When he was just four years old, his mother and stepfather ended their marriage and divorced. He formerly enjoyed music, particularly singing and playing the piano. Around the time he was in the sixth grade, he started rapping. After completing high school, he was caught with narcotics and spent a significant amount of time in jail. Early in his career, Snoop collaborated with family members to record and release cassettes of their music under the label 213.

Personal details of Snoop Dogg  

Real Name	Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr.
Celebrity Name	Snoop Dogg, Snoopy
Profession	Composer, Writer, Music Producer, Great Artist and Trustworthy Businessman
Age	52 years old
Date of Birth	October 20, 1971
Birthplace	Long beach, California, United States
Nationality	American
Religion	Christian
Ethnicity	Afro-American
Zodiac	Libra

Body measurements of Snoop Dogg

Height in Centimetres	193 cm
Height in Inches	6 feet, 4 inch
Weight in Kilograms	85 kg
Weight in Pounds	187 lbs
Hair colour	Black
Eye colour	Black
Relationship status	Married
Spouse name:	Shante Taylor

Personal details and relationship details of Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg tied the knot with Shante Broadus in 1997. Having hit several bumps on the road after the wedding, the pair finally called it quit in 2004. When they reconciled after being apart for some time, they decided to be together permanently. Snoop’s children include a girl called Cori Broadus and boys named Corde and Cordell Broadus.

The Net Worth of Snoop Dogg

In 2022, Snoop Dogg is expected to have a net worth of about $150 million. The $150 million in his bank account makes him one of the wealthiest rappers in the world. Let’s examine Snoop’s background and see what we can learn from his success. Snoop’s music was first his primary source of income. From album sales and concerts, he accumulated huge wealth. He has widened his financial horizons over time, and his business holdings are now the primary source of his wealth. Snoop has reinvented himself several times with great success and is now a well-known business tycoon.

The controversies of Snoop Dogg

Even before he became famous, Snoop Dogg was entangled in controversy. In 1989, he was arrested for narcotics possession, namely cocaine, and subsequently imprisoned. Again, he was arrested for narcotics possession and sale in 1990. In addition, a lady claimed in February 2022 that Snoop Dogg sexually attacked her in 2013 during one of his concerts in California. Snoop Dogg, however, has refuted every one of these claims. In 2005, he was also charged with sexual assault.

Awards and achievements of Snoop Dogg

• Throughout his career, Snoop Dogg won several prestigious honours. His prize consists of the following,
• Nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in 2005 for “Drop It Like It’s Hot.”
• He was honoured with the Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2018.
• MTV’s “Best Cameo” Award at the 2002 MTV Movie Awards.
• For “Doggy Dogg World,” which won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video in 1994.
• Snoop Dogg’s “Pepsi super bowl LVI Halftime Show” earned an award for best variety special in 2022.

Hobbies and passion of Snoop Dogg 

Snoop Dogg has undoubtedly bought a mansion with his wealth. The rapper Snoop Dogg has a passion for high-end automobiles. Because he’s into vintage automobiles, his collection is one of a kind. Dogg’s eclectic collection of roughly 25 automobiles includes a 1967 Pontiac Virizion convertible. This Pontiac has an automated 2-speed gearbox and a V8 engine. Snoop also has a 1967 Cadillac, making his collection of automobiles one-of-a-kind. We could go on and on about the cars he has, such as the Polaris Slingshot, Chrysler 300C, 1974 Cadillac Snoop DeVille Lowrider, 1968 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, 1968 Buick Riviera, 2011 Ford Mustang GT, Dodge Challenger SRT8, Rolls-Royce Ghost. Weed can be quite expensive, and it’s common knowledge that Snoop Dogg likes lighting up. When it comes to jewellery, Snoop Dogg also has quite a collection.

The professional life of Snoop Doggy

In 1992, Dr. Dre was given a cassette on which Snoop appeared. Dre was so taken with the sellotape that he offered Snoop a chance to try out for the role. Dr. Dre started advising Snoop Dogg on how to improve his rapping skills. Soon after, Snoop worked with Dr. Dre on his album The Chronic, which served as a springboard for Snoop’s massively successful solo career. Doggystyle Records, named after his first album, was formed by him in 1995. Following the release of his third album in 1998, he joined No Limit Records and parted ways with Death Row. 

For his career, he released 19 studio albums, five collaboration albums, 17 compilation albums, 25 mixtapes, and more, selling over 35 million records in the process. Whenever he released a new record, he would adopt a new moniker. Snoop Dogg has made a name for himself by publicly supporting marijuana legalisation. His range of cannabis-related Leafs by Snoop items was released in 2015. For his reggae album, Snoop Dogg changed his name to Snoop Lion in 2012. His first song, “La La La,” was released under the new name. He is now one of the wealthiest rappers in the world, having sold over 35 million records throughout the globe.