Snoop Dogg is an American rapper and actor from Long Beach, California. His real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., but he’s better known by his stage names Snoop Doggy Dogg, Snoop Lion, and Snoop Dogg. As of 2022, Snoop Dogg’s net worth is $150 million.
Net Worth
Snoop Dogg’s net worth is $150 million. Snoop Dogg rose to prominence in the early 1990s when he was featured on Dr. Dre’s debut solo album, The Chronic. He’s earned his fortune through his successful career in the music industry. He’s sold over 30 million albums and has appeared in numerous films and television shows.
Early Life
Snoop Dogg was born on October 20, 1971, in Long Beach, California. His mother, Beverly Broadus, was a singer and his father, Vernell Varnado, was a Vietnam veteran and postal worker. When Snoop was just a baby, his parents divorced.
Snoop Dogg’s first encounter with the law was when he was just 13 years old. He was arrested for possession of cocaine and spent the night in jail. After that, he began hanging out with the Crips, a notorious street gang in Long Beach.
In 1989, Snoop Dogg graduated from high school. He then enrolled in Long Beach City College but dropped out after one semester.
Music Career
Snoop Dogg’s music career began in 1992 when he was featured on Dr. Dre’s debut solo album, The Chronic. The album was a huge success and helped Snoop Dogg launch his own solo career.
Snoop Dogg’s debut album, Doggystyle, was released in 1993 and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The album was certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Snoop Dogg has since released 12 studio albums, including Tha Doggfather (1996), Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told (1998), No Limit Top Dogg (1999), and R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece (2004).
Movie Career
While Snoop Dogg’s career started as a gangsta rap artist, he quickly expanded his portfolio and has appeared in a variety of films and television shows, including Training Day, Half Baked, Starsky & Hutch, and Domino: Battle of the Bones. He’s also starred in his own reality show, Snoop Dogg’s Father Hood, which aired on E! from 2007 to 2008. He has co-starred in The Wash with Dr. Dre and Bones, and he also starred in the 2012 comedy Mac and Devin Go to High School with Wiz Khalifa. In addition to his acting roles in films, Snoop has also appeared in numerous supporting and cameo roles on television shows.
Business Ventures
In addition to being a singer and a producer, Snoop Dogg is also an entrepreneur. He has worked with a number of rising stars, including R-Kelly and Timbaland. His involvement with the WWE is also noteworthy; the rap star acted as a “Master of Ceremony” at one of the company’s events.
Snoop has invested in esports. He has created the Gangsta Gaming League, an esports league that allows fans to compete against each other. It’s not the first time a celebrity has invested in esports, with Drake, The Weeknd, and Jennifer Lopez all investing in esports. The rapper also has a television show, Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party, which aired for three seasons before being cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Personal Life
Snoop Dogg has been married to Shante Broadus since 1997. The couple has three children together: sons Corde and Cordell, and daughter Cori.
In May 1993, Snoop Dogg was arrested and charged with the murder of Phillip Woldermariam, a member of a rival gang. The charges were later dropped due to insufficient evidence.
In 2007, Snoop Dogg was arrested at London’s Heathrow Airport for possession of marijuana. He was later released on bail.
Snoop Dogg is a longtime supporter of the Democratic Party and has endorsed several candidates, including Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
Snoop Dogg is a practicing Rastafarian and has said that he uses marijuana as a sacrament. He’s also a vegan and has said that he adopted the lifestyle to improve his health.