Snoop Dogg – born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. – rose to prominence in the early 1990s when he featured on Dr. Dre’s early music. He released a rap album of his own in 1993 and later added record producer and actor to his list of accolades.
These days, Snoop is known as much for his iconic personality as his rap career. From his cooking show with Martha Stewart to his role as “special correspondent” for NBC during the Paris Olympics, pretty much anything with his name on it is a guaranteed success. But not everyone knows that he’s also a family man with children and grandchildren of his own.
Here’s a look at Snoop Dogg’s kids and his marriage to his high school sweetheart.
How many kids does Snoop Dogg have?
Snoop Dogg has four kids – three sons and one daughter. Like many celebrities, he starred in a 2000s reality show ( Snoop Dogg’s Father Hood ) about his life at home.
In 2007, he told People , about the show, “Ninety percent of rappers grew up without fathers, but you see ninety percent of those rappers becoming fathers to their kids. We don’t ever get commended for that. We become real men when we get to this level we’re at right now.”
Who are the mothers of Snoop Dogg’s kids?
Snoop Dogg’s two oldest sons, Corde and Cordell , as well as his daughter Cori , are shared with wife Shante Broadus . His youngest son, Julian , is from his relationship with ex Laurie Helmond .
How many times has Snoop Dogg been married?
In a feat that’s impressive in Hollywood – or anywhere – Snoop Dogg has only been married once: to his high school sweetheart Shante Broadus. The two met at Long Beach Polytechnic High School in California and attended prom together before graduating in 1989.
The couple got married in 1997, and other than a brief breakup in 2004, have been together ever since.
When asked why his marriage has lasted through the years on Today , Snoop Dogg replied, “I think because we were both young and we were both willing to sacrifice for each other. She knew what my dreams and goals was, and at the same time, I knew what hers were.
"To have a family and to be who we are ... we both wanted to get to that goal, and when we reached it, it was hard, definitely, because you got so many different things pulling you away from marriage, and people divorcing every other day,” he continued. "But when you truly love somebody, there ain't nothing you can do to break that up and I feel like that was true love at first sight.”
However, during their marriage, Snoop has been accused of cheating several times and had a kid with Laurie Helmond while he was still married to Shante.
Who are Snoop Dogg’s kids
Corde Broadus
Snoop Dogg’s first kid is son Corde Broadus, who was born in August 1994, making him 30 years old. Corde, like his father, has a passion for music and performs under the moniker Kalvin Love .
In 2015, Corde made Snoop a grandfather with the birth of his son, Zion , with ex-girlfriend Jessica Kyzer . He shares two other children, son Sky Love and daughter Elleven Love , with current girlfriend Soraya Love . The couple also had a baby boy, Kai Love , who passed away 10 days after his birth in 2019.
Cordell Broadus
Cordell Broadus, 27, was born on Feb. 21, 1997. Athletically gifted, he played football through high school and for the UCLA Bruins. However, he quit the team to pursue his film career and went on to work in the entertainment industry after graduating.
Cordell has an acting credit in the 2012 comedy film Mac & Devin Go to High School . He also owns a company called Film School Production, where he focuses on directing, and his own record label called Real Queen Sound. In addition to his creative pursuits, he’s worked with The Bored Ape Yacht Club Clay Mates in the NFT space and invested in his own restaurant called Bored Taco.
Snoop’s second son is a father himself. He has three daughters, Cordoba , Chateau and a third child they've haven't announced the name of with longtime girlfriend Phia Barragan .
Julian Corrie Broadus
Julian Corrie Broadus, 26, was born on June 18, 1998, to Snoop Dogg and Laurie Helmond.
Snoop’s third son has kept mostly away from the entertainment biz – although he does share content on social media. Instead, he works in tech as the executive director of promotions for Voxel X Network, a company involved in NFTs and gaming.
Cori Broadus
Cori Broadus, 25, is Snoop Dogg’s only daughter. She was born on June 22, 1999. Like her oldest brother, Corde, she sings and performs but under the moniker Choc – which is a nickname her dad gave her.
In addition to her music career, Cori is an entrepreneur and sells beauty products through her company Choc Factory, co-owned with boyfriend Wayne Duece . She said in a 2022 interview with Essence , “When I was a little girl, my dad used to call me 'Choc' because I was sweet and chocolate-colored. And that is what I put in my products that are handmade and filled with love and a touch of sweetness.”
At just 6 years old, Cori was diagnosed with the autoimmune disorder lupus. She’s been fairly open about her health struggles, and in January 2024 revealed on Instagram that she’d had a stroke. She spent a week in the hospital.
Does Snoop Dogg have grandchildren?
Yes. Snoop Dogg is the proud grandfather of seven grandchildren. His son Corde has four children, although his son Kai passed away as an infant, while his son Cordell has another three. With all four of Snoop's kids 30 or under, it's entirely possible he'll have more grandchildren in the future.
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