Snoop Dogg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Snoop Dogg
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Snoop Dogg in 2023
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Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr.
October 20, 1971 Long Beach, California, U.S.
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| Years active | 1991–present |
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Shante Taylor
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| Children | 4 |
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Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. He first became famous in 1992 after appearing on Dr. Dre's song "Deep Cover". He also appeared on Dre's first album, The Chronic, that same year.
On November 19, 2018, Snoop Dogg received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. was born on October 20, 1971, in Long Beach, California. His parents nicknamed him "Snoopy" because he loved the cartoon character from Peanuts. He was the second of his mother's three sons.
When he was very young, Broadus started singing and playing piano at church. In sixth grade, he began rapping. As a child, he helped his family by selling candy and delivering newspapers. He was a dedicated student and active in choir and football. Broadus said he started getting into trouble and joining groups in his teenage years.
Broadus often rapped at school. He remembered: "When I rapped in the hallways at school I would draw such a big crowd that the principal would think there was a fight going on. It made me begin to realize that I had a gift."
After high school, he made homemade tapes with his cousins Nate Dogg and Lil' ½ Dead, and friend Warren G. They called their group 213. One of Snoop's early raps ended up with Dr. Dre, who was very impressed and called Snoop to audition.
Music Career Highlights
Starting with Death Row Records (1992–1998)
When he started recording, Broadus used the name Snoop Doggy Dogg. Dr. Dre worked with him on the film Deep Cover and then on Dre's album The Chronic. This helped Snoop Dogg's first album, Doggystyle, become a huge success.
The album's songs "Who Am I (What's My Name)?" and "Gin and Juice" became top ten hits in the U.S. Doggystyle stayed on the music charts for many months. Snoop Dogg's vocal style was unique because he spoke softly, unlike many other rappers who would shout.
In 1995, Snoop Dogg started his own record label called Doggy Style Records, Inc. He worked with rapper Tupac Shakur on the song "2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted" in 1996.
In 1996, Snoop Dogg released his second album, Tha Doggfather. This album had a different style from Doggystyle. It sold well but was not as successful as his first album. After Dr. Dre left Death Row Records, Snoop Dogg decided not to make more music for the label until his contract ended.
New Labels and Continued Success (1998–2006)
In 1998, Snoop Dogg signed with Master P's No Limit Records. He released albums like Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told (1998), No Limit Top Dogg (1999), and Tha Last Meal (2000).
In 2002, he released Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss, which included popular songs like "From tha Chuuuch to da Palace" and "Beautiful". By this time, Snoop Dogg had moved away from his earlier "gangster" image.
In 2004, Snoop signed with Geffen Records. His song "Drop It Like It's Hot" became his first single to reach number one. Another hit was "Signs", featuring Justin Timberlake. This album sold over 1.7 million copies in the U.S.
Snoop Dogg also joined Warren G and Nate Dogg to form the group 213. They released the album The Hard Way in 2004.
His 2006 album, Tha Blue Carpet Treatment, was well-liked by critics. He worked with other West Coast rappers on the song "Candy (Drippin' Like Water)".
New Directions and Collaborations (2007–2013)
In 2007, Snoop Dogg was the first artist to release a song as a ringtone before it was a single. He also sang for a Bollywood movie, Singh Is Kinng. His ninth album, Ego Trippin', was released in 2008.
His tenth album, Malice n Wonderland, came out in 2009. The song "Gangsta Luv" reached No.35 on the Billboard Hot 100. He later re-released the album as More Malice.
Snoop collaborated with Katy Perry on her hit song "California Gurls" in 2010. He also worked with other artists like Jessica Mauboy and the Lonely Island.
His eleventh album, Doggumentary, was released in 2011.
In 2012, Snoop Dogg announced a documentary and album called Reincarnated. He also started using the name Snoop Lion and released a reggae single called "La La La". He said a Rastafari priest in Jamaica gave him the new name.
In September 2012, Snoop released electronic music under the name DJ Snoopadelic. In December 2013, he formed a funk duo called 7 Days of Funk and released an album.
Recent Albums and Projects (2014–Present)
In 2015, Snoop Dogg released the album Bush, produced by Pharrell Williams. The first song from the album was "Peaches N Cream".
His fifteenth album, Coolaid, was released in 2016. In 2017, he released Neva Left.
He released a gospel album called Bible of Love in 2018. Snoop Dogg was also featured on Lil Dicky's song "Earth" in 2019. His 17th album, I Wanna Thank Me, was released in August 2019.
In 2021, Snoop Dogg released his eighteenth album, From tha Streets 2 tha Suites. Later that year, he announced another album, Algorithm, which came out in November 2021.
In 2022, Snoop Dogg performed at the Super Bowl LVI halftime show with Dr. Dre, Eminem, and others. He also released his 19th album, BODR, and announced he was in charge of Death Row Records. In June 2022, he worked with Eminem on the song "From the D 2 the LBC".
In August 2024, Snoop Dogg appeared at the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony in Paris, France. He also announced a new album called Missionary, produced by Dr. Dre, which was released in December 2024.
Other Ventures and Appearances
Broadus has appeared in many films and TV shows. He starred in movies like The Wash and Bones. He also appeared in Training Day and Starsky & Hutch.
He has had three TV shows: Doggy Fizzle Televizzle, Dogg After Dark, and the reality show Snoop Dogg's Father Hood. He has also appeared in episodes of King of the Hill, Las Vegas, and Monk.
Broadus started his own production company, Snoopadelic Films, in 2005.
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In 2016, VH1 launched a show called Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party, featuring Broadus and his friend Martha Stewart. They also appeared in a Super Bowl commercial together.
In 2017, Broadus hosted a new version of The Joker's Wild. In October 2018, he released a cookbook called From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg’s Kitchen.
In June 2021, Snoop Dogg joined Def Jam Recordings as an Executive Creative and Strategic Consultant. In February 2022, he bought Death Row Records. In May 2024, it was announced that Snoop Dogg would be a coach on the 26th season of The Voice.
Personal Life and Interests
Snoop Dogg married his high school girlfriend, Shante Taylor, in 1997. They have three children: sons Cordé and Cordell, and daughter Cori. Snoop also has another son, Julian. He is a cousin to R&B singers Brandy and Ray J, and wrestler Sasha Banks. In 2015, Snoop became a grandfather.
On October 24, 2021, Snoop's mother, Beverly Tate, passed away.
Sports
Snoop Dogg is a big sports fan. He supports teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Pittsburgh Steelers. He also likes the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Rams. He is a fan of ice hockey and has worn jerseys from several NHL teams. He even appeared in the video game NHL 20.
Snoop is a certified football coach and has coached his son Cordell's youth football teams. Cordell played football in high school and received scholarship offers from several universities. In 2022, Snoop joined the esports organization FaZe Clan.
Since 2005, Snoop Dogg has run a youth football league in Los Angeles. He coaches in the league, and one season was shown in the Netflix documentary Coach Snoop. In July 2024, Snoop Dogg was one of the final torchbearers for the Olympic flame before the Paris Olympics.
Charity Work
In 2005, Snoop Dogg started the Snoop Youth Football League for young people in Southern California. In 2018, it was the largest youth football organization in the area, with over 1,500 players. He says that at least 20 of his former players have gone on to play in the NFL. Since 2017, he has also run a special division called Snoop Special Stars for people with disabilities.
Snoop Dogg works with city officials to give away turkeys to families in need during Thanksgiving. In 2016, he gave away 3,000 turkeys. He supports many other charities, including Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Habitat for Humanity.
Business Ventures
Broadus is also an active businessman and investor. In 2009, he became the creative chairman of Priority Records.
In 2013, Broadus released an app called Snoopify, which lets users add stickers of Snoop to their photos. The app was making $30,000 in sales each week by 2015.
In 2014, Snoop Dogg was one of the investors in Reddit, a popular website. In 2019, he started his own esports league called the "Gangsta Gaming League". In March 2022, he joined FaZe Clan's Board of Directors.
NFTs
Snoop Dogg is a big collector of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) and is known online as Cozomo De’ Medici. He owns many valuable NFTs from collections like Cryptopunks and Bored Ape Yacht Club. Snoop Dogg has also launched his own NFT collections, showing his interest in Web3 and Blockchain technology.
Discography
Solo Studio Albums
- 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)
- Bible of Love (2018)
- I Wanna Thank Me (2019)
- From tha Streets 2 tha Suites (2021)
- BODR (2022)
- Missionary (2024)
Collaborative Studio Albums
- Tha Eastsidaz (with Tha Eastsidaz) (2000)
- Duces 'n Trayz: The Old Fashioned Way (with Tha Eastsidaz) (2001)
- The Hard Way (with 213) (2004)
- Mac & Devin Go to High School (with Wiz Khalifa) (2011)
- 7 Days of Funk (with 7 Days of Funk) (2013)
- Royal Fam (with Tha Broadus Boyz) (2013)
- Cuzznz (with Daz Dillinger) (2016)
- Snoop Cube 40 $hort (with Mount Westmore) (2022)
Awards and Influence
Snoop Dogg has won many awards for his music. He received the BMI Icon Award in 2011.
Many publications have called him a "West Coast icon" and "an icon of gangsta rap". Vibe magazine called him "The King of the West Coast" in 2006. His album Doggystyle is known for changing hip-hop music and fashion. Rappers like Kendrick Lamar and ScHoolboy Q have said he influenced their music. In 2023, Snoop Dogg was nominated for the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Images for kids
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Snoop Dogg (left) with Maynard James Keenan in 2001
See also
In Spanish: Snoop Dogg para niños
