Snoop Dogg

@African American Men, Family and Childhood ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Snoop Dogg is an American rapper and actor who emerged as one of the best-known figures in gangsta rap during the 1990s California African American Singers American Film & Theater Personalities Actors Rappers ISTP Libra Celebrities Calvin Broadus, famously known by his stage name ‘Snoop Dogg’, is an American rapper and actor who became one of the best-known figures in gangsta rap during the 1990s. Although he has received much recognition as a singer, Snoop has also appeared in numerous films and television dramas throughout his career. Born in the United States, he enjoyed singing and rapping from a young age but was jailed several times as a teenager in cases of drug possession before he decided to pursue a career in hip-hop seriously. Eventually, his talent was spotted by the famed producer-rapper Dr. Dre, and Snoop’s debut album ‘Doggystyle’ was released which introduced him to the world of music. With singles such as “Who Am I (What's My Name)?” and “Gin and Juice”, he became famous for his laid-back rapping style and his name became synonymous with gangster rap of the 1990s. Over the years, he has continued his success with numerous hit albums such as ‘The Doggyfather’, ‘No Limit Top Dogg’, ‘R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece’ and ‘Doggumentary’. In his illustrious career, Snoop has also appeared in numerous movies and has been a frequent guest on television shows. Throughout his life, he has also been accused of several criminal activities but was later acquitted of all the charges. An exemplary artist, his music and trouble with the law have kept him in the headlines ever since the beginning of his career

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Birthday: October 20, 1971 Nationality: American Famous: African American Men, African American Singers, Film & Theater Personalities, Actors, Rappers, ISTP City/State: California Nick names: Snoopy, Calvin Spouses: Shante Broadus Known as: Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr. Information Detail Birthday October 20, 1971 Nationality American Famous African American Men, African American Singers, Film & Theater Personalities, Actors, Rappers, ISTP City/State California Nick names Snoopy, Calvin Spouses Shante Broadus Known as Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr. Childrens Corde Broadus, Cordelle Braudus, Cori Broadus, Julian Corrie Broadus Universities Long Beach Polytechnic High School Founder / Co-Founder Doggystyle Records Birth Place Long Beach Height 193cm Gender Male Father Vernell Varnado Mother Beverly Tate Net Worth $143 million Sun Sign Libra Born in Long Beach Famous as Actor

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In 1997, Snoop Dogg married his high school sweetheart, Shante Taylor. The couple has three children together: two sons, Cordé and Cordell, and a daughter named Cori. Unsplash Personal Life

In 2004, Dogg filed for divorce from Shante, citing irreconcilable differences. Four years later, the couple renewed their wedding vows in January 2008. Unsplash Personal Life

He was born as Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. on October 20, 1971, in Long Beach, California, to Vernall Varnado, a Vietnam veteran, singer, and mail carrier, and his wife, Beverly Broadus. But Vernall left the family soon after Calvin’s birth and thus Calvin was named after his stepfather, Calvin Cordozar Broadus Sr. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

From an early age, he had a keen interest in singing, rapping and playing piano. In 1989, he graduated from the Long Beach Polytechnic High School. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

Shortly after graduating from high school, he was arrested after being found in possession of drugs and was frequently in and out of the prison for the next three years. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

During this period, he and his cousins recorded homemade tapes, calling their group ‘213’. One of his early solo freestyles over En Vogue's “Hold On” was heard by the influential producer Dr. Dre, who then invited him to an audition. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

At the beginning of his career, Broadus took the stage name Snoop Doggy Dogg, and began working with Dr. Dre on Dre's debut solo album, ‘The Chronic’, which was very well received. Later in 1993, Snoop Dogg released his debut album ‘Doggystyle’ which became quite a success. Unsplash Career

In 1996, his second album, ‘Tha Doggfather’, was released and although the album met with positive acclaim, it was not as successful as its predecessor. Unsplash Career

In 1998, he signed with Master P's No Limit Records and debuted on the label with ‘Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told’. In the following years, his other albums titled ‘No Limit Top Dogg’ (1999) and ‘Tha Last Meal’ (2000) were released. Unsplash Career

In 2002, he released the album ‘Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo$$’ which featured the hit singles “From tha Chuuuch to da Palace” and “Beautiful”. Unsplash Career

In 2004, his album‘R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece’ was released which featured the single “Drop It Like It's Hot”. The same year, another album ‘The Hard Way’, which included the single “Groupie Luv” was also released. Unsplash Career

The first released single “Drop It Like It's Hot” from his 2004 album ‘R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece’, was one of his most successful works. It reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Snoop's first US No. 1 single. Unsplash Major Works

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Birthday	October 20, 1971
Nationality	American
Famous	African American Men, African American Singers, Film & Theater Personalities, Actors, Rappers, ISTP
City/State	California
Nick names	Snoopy, Calvin
Spouses	Shante Broadus
Known as	Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr.
Childrens	Corde Broadus, Cordelle Braudus, Cori Broadus, Julian Corrie Broadus
Universities	Long Beach Polytechnic High School
Founder / Co-Founder	Doggystyle Records
Birth Place	Long Beach
Height	193cm
Gender	Male
Father	Vernell Varnado
Mother	Beverly Tate
Net Worth	$143 million
Sun Sign	Libra
Born in	Long Beach
Famous as	Actor

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