SNOOP DOGG BIOGRAPHY - AGE, CAREER, SONGS & FACTS

Snoop Dogg — hip-hop icon with a career spanning more than 30 years, from Doggystyle to his 2026 MTV VMAs hosting gig. His age, real name, career highlights, biggest songs, business moves and key facts — all in one place.

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Snoop Dogg Age & Early Life

Real name Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., born October 20, 1971, in Long Beach, California — age 54. Discovered by Dr. Dre and featured on Dre's 1992 landmark The Chronic before his own solo debut.

Career & Albums

Solo debut Doggystyle (1993, Death Row Records) debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Over 20 studio albums followed, including Missionary (December 2024, a reunion with Dr. Dre). Biggest songs: "Gin and Juice", "Drop It Like It's Hot", "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang", "Beautiful", "Who Am I (What's My Name)?" and "Young, Wild & Free". Hosted the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on September 27, 2026 at the Peacock Theater, Los Angeles; he has 13 career VMA nominations and 3 wins. See the full MTV VMAs 2026 winners (which he hosted) list for the night's big moments.

Personal Life & Business

Wife Shante Broadus (married June 1997, his high-school sweetheart); four children. Net worth is estimated at ~$160 million by Celebrity Net Worth. Business moves: acquired Death Row Records in 2022; became co-owner of Swansea City AFC in 2025; owns Dr. Bombay Ice Cream; the biopic "Snoop" (Universal) is scheduled for August 6, 2027; coach on The Voice.

Watch the official video for "Drop It Like It's Hot" below:

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is Snoop Dogg's real name and age?

A: His real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., born October 20, 1971, in Long Beach, California — he is 54.

Q2: Who is Snoop Dogg's wife?

A: Shante Broadus, his high-school sweetheart, married in June 1997; they have four children.

Q3: What is Snoop Dogg's net worth?

A: Celebrity Net Worth estimates it at ~$160 million.

Q4: What are Snoop Dogg's biggest songs?

A: "Gin and Juice", "Drop It Like It's Hot", "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang", "Beautiful", "Who Am I (What's My Name)?" and "Young, Wild & Free", from Doggystyle (1993) through Missionary (2024).

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