Biography
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is a well-known rapper, musician, songwriter, media personality, businessman, and actor from the United States. His musical career started in 1992 when Dr. Dre saw potential in him and chose to co-opt him. He appeared on two solo albums by Dre: “The Chronic” and “Deep Cover,” the former of which was his debut. His career as a musician began with this. The following year (1993), Snoop released his debut album, Doggystyle, which was produced by Dr. Dre and distributed by Death Row Records.
He has since become a legend and has been making waves in the entertainment industry. In the US, he has sold over 23 million records, and globally, over 35 million albums.
Early life and career
Born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., Snoop Dogg was born in Long Beach, California, on October 20, 1971, in the United States. He began singing and playing the piano in the church choir of his local Baptist congregation when he joined. When he was in grade six, he began attempting a career in music. He began to hone his voice abilities and rap.
Snoop Dogg had a turbulent childhood, multiple arrests, and eventually came to view music as a primary source of comfort. Along with his friend Warren G. and cousin brother Nate Dogg, he recorded his debut single, “Early Demos,” as 213. At some point, Dr. Dre heard his songs and decided to invite him, signing him after that.
Snoop Dogg felt he had a great chance of succeeding in the music business when his debut album shot to the top of Billboard’s hip-hop and Top 200 charts. He released the number-one song “Drop It Like It’s Hot” in 2000, and it led to several successful joint ventures with Pharrell Williams. He has been achieving incredible things, and he is now regarded as one of the biggest stars in the music industry. He’s also gotten a tonne of incredible recognition.
Possessing talent for many things, Snoop chose to try his hand at something other than music. He made his acting debut in a number of films, such as Training Day, The Wash, and Starsky & Hutch.
Net worth
An estimate of Snoop Dogg’s net worth for 2024 is $160 million. His work as a musician has brought him a lot of cash. He makes money through a variety of endeavours in addition to music, including acting, business ventures, and media appearances.
Weight and Height
Standing at an astonishing 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters) height, Snoop Dogg commands attention in any crowd. He is about 75 kg heavy.
Full name Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.
Nickname Snoop Dogg
Date of birth October 20, 1971
Age 53 years old
Zodiac sign Libra
Place of birth Long Beach, California, United States
Nationality American
Ethnicity Black
Religion Rastafarianism
Sexuality Straight
Height 6 feet 4 inches
Weight 75 KG
Mother Beverly Tate
Father Vernell Varnado
Marital status Married
Spouse Shante Broadus
School Long Beach Polytechnic High School
University Graduated
Profession American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, media personality, and actor
Net worth $160 million
