How tall is Snoop Dogg? Rapper is just a few inches shy of being the tallest hip-hop artist
| Real Name | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr |
| Date of Birth | October 20, 1971 |
| Age | 51 (as of 2023) |
| Place of Birth | Long Beach, California |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) approx |
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lbs) approx |
| Eye Color | Dark brown |
| Net Worth | $165 million |
| Wife | Shante Broadus (m. 1997) |
| Children | 4 - Corde, Cordell, Cori and Julian |
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, has undoubtedly cemented his place as a bonafide legend and a tall figure in the global hip-hop scene.
Widely regarded as the Gangsta Rap Icon, the 51-year-old rapper began his legendary career as a teenager in 1992 when he was discovered by Dr Dre and featured on his solo debut, 'Deep Cover'.
Today, he stands tall at the top of the hip-hop industry, with over 37 million global album sales. Apart from his iconic catalog, one aspect that never fails to fascinate his fans is his height.
"How tall is Snoop Dogg?" is the first question that pops into his fans’ minds when they first see him performing. Snoop's height easily makes him taller than most artistes but he is still a few inches shy from being the tallest rapper.
How tall is Snoop Dogg?
Not many sources have a precise figure for Snoop's height. According to Showbiz Cheat Sheet, the ‘Gin & Juice’ hitmaker stands tall at approximately 6ft 4 inches (193 cm).
With this impressive height, Snoop easily surpasses the average American man by approximately 5 inches. As per reports, the average height for men is different across the world but sits at 5ft 9 inches (175.25cm) in the US.
Snoop's height unquestionably enhanced his rapper image, but it also sparked heated debates and attracted comparisons to his forebears and peers.
Is Snoop Dogg the tallest rapper?
Snoop is not the tallest rapper but his height makes him a part of the list of the tallest rappers. Kia Shine, 2Chainz and Andre Nickatina are all 6ft 5 inches (195cm) tall while Dave East and Yung Gravy are 6ft 6 inches (198cm) tall.
However, the 'Drop It Like It's Hot' rapper appears to tower over shorter rappers including Eminem and Kanye West who are 5ft 8 inches (172cm) tall, Drake who is 6ft 1 inch (183cm) tall, Lil Wayne who is 5ft 5inches (165cm), and Lil Uzi Vert who is 5ft 4 inches (162cm).
How tall is Snoop Dogg’s wife?
Snoop's height often raises questions regarding how tall his wife, Shante Broadus, is. The rapper and Broadus have been married for more than 25 years after tying the knot in 1997.
The couple’s marriage suffered in 2004 when they separated due to personal reasons but soon they reconciled and remarried in 2008. The couple has three children, Corde (born 1994), Cordell (born 1997) and Cori (born 1999).
Snoop also shares Julian Corrie, born in 1998, with ex-girlfriend Laurie Homond. As compared to Snoop, who is 6ft 4 inches, Broadus is reportedly 5ft 6 inches (168 cm) tall.
Shaquille O’Neal once made Snoop Dogg look tiny
Being a big basketball fan, Snoop has always had a strong bond with NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal. They have had numerous interactions, be it at parties, random meet-ups or on stage.
Recently, a fan posted a throwback picture of the duo together to celebrate O'Neal's birthday. While showing their impressive style, the image also highlighted their height difference. Snoop is clearly not short but he appeared like a dwarf next to the basketball star, who is a 7ft 1inch (216 cm) tall.
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The Complete Guide to Snoop Dogg's Height
Snoop Dogg's prominence in the music industry
Snoop Dogg made a smashing entry into the sphere of music industry with his guest appearance at Dr. Dre's debut solo single, 'Deep Cover' in 1992. In the same year, he starred again with Dr. Dre in his debut album 'The Chronicle'.
Riding on the successful entrance to the music industry, the rapper released his debut album 'Doggystyle' in 1993 which was a critical and commercial success. The success of the album also facilitated his two singles 'Who Am I (What's My Name)?' and 'Gin and Juice' to stay at top ten most-played songs in the United States.
He released his second studio album, 'The Doggfather' in 1996 after getting arrested for the purported murder of a rival gang rapper. Later, it was proven that his bodyguard killed the victim in reality.
He also founded the record label by the name 'Doggy Style Records, Inc.' in 1995. This was just the beginning as he continued to release 19 studio albums till date.
With 23 million albums sold in the United States and 35 million albums sold worldwide, Snoop Dogg has garnered his own niche following.
Snoop Dogg's actual height
While Celeb Heights lists the height of Snoop Dogg as 6ft 3 ¾ inches (192.4 cm), Showbiz Cheatsheet rounds it off to note down the rapper's height to be 6ft 4 inches (193 cm).
Snoop Dogg’s complete body measurements
Though Snoop Dogg has taken part in many ventures in his life, he is predominantly known for his music. This all of his exact body measurements are not known.
His weight is said to be around 165 lbs or around 75 kg with his shoe size is 11.5 UK and 12 US, per HoodMWR.
Impact of height on his career
Snoop Dogg, being a member of the 'gangsta rap' group during his initial days, required a height advantage to command his presence. Standing tall at 193 cm, Snoop commanded an authority and magnetism whenever he stood on the stage to perform.
How height can influence the perception of a rapper
A towering height of a rapper is often associated with the domineering presence of the musician. The members of the 'gangsta rap' specially reaps the benefits of some added inches over a person of average height.
Who has Snoop Dogg dated?
Snoop Dogg is quite old schooled when it comes to his history of dating. Snoop got married to his high school sweetheart Shante Broadus in 1997.
The couple were rumored to have dated for nine years before getting married.
The couple have been happily married for more than 25 years, and share four children together, namely, Cordell Broadus, Julian Corrie Broadus, Cori Broadus, and Corde Broadus.
While none of these are proven, Snoop Dogg has rumoredly been in romantic involvements with Chavonne Hodges (2004 - 2010), Arnelle Simpson, Aygün Kazimova and Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Celina Powell (2018), Carla Howe (2014) and Laurie Holmond (1997), per Who's Dated Who?
It is also said that he has hooked up with Rita Ora (in 2013) and with Karrine Steffans between 2010 - 2012.
Snoop Dogg education and qualifications
Snoop Dogg graduated high school from the Long Beach Polytechnic High School in 1989. Soon after he was arrested for possessing controlled substance.
Over the next three years, he got incarcerated frequently, making him focus more on his music than his studies. Thus no record of him attending a college is found.
Major controversies in Snoop Dogg's career
A prominent member of the gangsta rap gang, Snoop's lyrics have often been criticized for their degrading blatant misogyny and sexist nature. In an interview with The Rolling Stone, the rapper has also admitted of being a "pimp" in his life.
In the 2013 interview, he shared, "As a kid I dreamed of being a pimp, I dreamed of having cars and clothes and bitches to match. I said, 'F**k it - I'm finna do it.'"
He added, "I put an organization together," before continuing, "I did a Playboy tour, and I had a bus follow me with ten bitches on it. I could fire a bitch, f**k a bitch, get a new ho: It was my program. City to city, titty to titty, hotel room to hotel room, athlete to athlete, entertainer to entertainer," per Us Weekly.
He was also accused of a murder while he visited the UK for the first time in 1994. Speaking to the Sunday Independent, Snoop recalled the instance where he said, "When they tried to kick me out of England, the queen made a comment that her grandbabies loved Snoop Doggy Dogg, and he had done no wrong in the UK, so she gave me permission to be here."
He added, "Those grandbabies grew up to be Prince William and Harry, so I had influence on them, and they had influence on their grandmother, which enabled me to get into this beautiful country. They love my music, and it is what it is. There's a mutual love and respect."
Impact of Snoop Dogg on the music industry
During the initial days of his career, Snoop Dogg shared how he realized his talent, saying, "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. I could tell that my raps interested people and that made me interested in myself," per Los Angeles Times.
Despite several incarceration due to drug and substance use, accusations of muder, he never really lost his magic touch in music. Thus after 30 plus years in the industry, Snoop Dogg is still one of the most influential figures on the scene.
By the virtue of being the owner of Death Row Records and the founder of Doggy Style Records, he has promoted the growth of several rappers from the West Cost.
Snoop, who is often called 'The King of the West Coast', has often been cited as an influence to several contemporary rappers including Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q and Maxo Kream.
Biggest hits of Snoop Dogg’s career
Snoop, who is attributed with the creation of 175 songs till date, has numerous hits credited to his name. Currently, his most streamed song on spotify is 'Young, Wild & Free (feat. Bruno Mars)'.
Someof his biggest hits include 'Gin and Juice', 'Who Am I? (What's My Name?)', 'Doggy Dogg World', 'Doggfather', 'Drop It Like It's Hot', 'Beautiful', 'Ain’t No Fun (If The Homies Can’t Have None)', among others.
What are Snoop Dogg contributions beyond music?
The multi-hyphenated star has ventured into several other entertainment industries including starring his television shows and films.
He starred in films like 'The Wash', horror flick 'Bones', among others. He opened his own production company Snoopadelic Films in 2005, whose debut film was 'Boss'n Up'.
As "Michael J. Corleone", he directed an adult film titled, 'Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle' in 2000. It was produced by Hustler.
He appeared in television shows including 'Doggy Fizzle Televizzle', 'Dogg After Dark' and 'Snoop Dogg's Father Hood'
He released a cookbook titled 'From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg's Kitchen' in October 2018.
8 Snoop Dogg facts you didn’t know
Snoop Dogg leads his life in the most colorful ways possible. Here is a compilation of eight such interesting facts about Snoop Dogg
1. Snoop Dogg has been banned from three coutries in the past. While the UK banned him from 2006-2010, Australia banned him in 2007-1008 and Norway banned him for two years, starting from 2012.
2. A lifelong fan of professional wrestling, Snoop Dogg made his first appearance at 2008 WrestleMania XXIV as a Master of Ceremonies for a tag team match between Maria and Ashley Massaro.
3. As an ardent fan of WWE, Snoop Dogg has been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
4. Snoop Dogg, along with Warren G, Kendall Coleman, Kim Kaechele, and Michael Voltaggio set the Guinness World Record for the largest paradise cocktail at the BottleRock Napa Valley music festival on May 26, 2018.
5. Snoop Dogg has been sued by a woman in 2022 for $10 million, alleging he sexually assaulted her.
6. Snoop Dogg has been operating a youth football league in the Los Angeles area since 2005.
7. Snoop Dogg, an adent sports lover, collaborated with businessman Neko Sparks to help buy the National Hockey League's Ottawa Senators.
8. In 2015, Snoop launched a digital media business 'Merry Jane' to focus on news about marijuana.
How old is Snoop Dogg?
Born on October 20, 1971, Snoop Dogg is currently 52 years old.
What is Snoop Dogg's real name?
Snoop Dogg's real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. However, to make it as a rap artist, he adopted the stage name of Snoop Dogg.
Where is Snoop Dogg from?
Snoop is a California native. Born in Long Beach, California, he moved to Vernell Varnado and Beverly Tate as a child. Since his father left the family only three months after his birth and his mother remarried, Snoop is named after his stepfather, Calvin Cordozar Broadus Sr..
Is Snoop Dogg a millionaire or a billionaire?
Snoop Dogg is pegged to be a millionaire in 2023.
What Is Snoop Dogg’s current net worth?
At present, Snoop Dogg's net worth is estimated to be around $160 million from his several ventures, per Yahoo! Finance.
What is the name of Snoop Dogg's first ever album?
Snoop Dogg debuted with elan by announcing his signature stylethrough his first ever album titled 'The Doggystyle' released in 1993.