Snoop Dogg Net Worth (Money & Salary)

Snoop Dogg’s Net Worth: What is it?

With a net worth of $160 million, Snoop Dogg is a rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, media personality, entrepreneur, and actor based on the West Coast. Despite facing controversies early in his career, he has evolved into a beloved pop culture icon characterized by his chill persona, unique vocal style, and cultural impact. His enduring presence in the music scene and knack for relevancy over the decades solidify his position as a hip-hop legend.

Emerging on the music stage originally as Snoop Doggy Dogg in the early 1990s after being discovered by Dr. Dre, Snoop was prominently featured on Dre’s debut solo album, “The Chronic,” released in 1992. This pivotal moment paved the way for Snoop’s own debut album, “Doggystyle,” which came out in 1993. The album achieved tremendous success, with over 20 million copies sold globally. His laid-back vocal style and inventive lyrics made him a prominent figure in the blossoming G-funk genre. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Snoop continuously released hit singles and successful albums, collaborating with numerous artists across a variety of musical styles to broaden his appeal.

In addition to music, Snoop has ventured into various avenues. He has made appearances in numerous films and TV shows, both portraying himself and taking on acting roles. His hosting accolades include a cooking show alongside Martha Stewart, which showcased his charming personality and mainstream allure.

Snoop’s entrepreneurial spirit has led him to engage in various business ventures, particularly in cannabis-related products, esports, and endorsements. He has authored a cookbook, created a wine label, and even produced a show for children. Throughout his illustrious career, Snoop has continuously reinvented himself, exploring different musical genres, including reggae (under the alias Snoop Lion) and gospel music. He has earned multiple Grammy nominations and has sold over 35 million albums worldwide.

Earnings from the 2024 Paris Olympics

Snoop unwittingly became a highlight of the 2024 Olympics when NBC hired him and Martha Stewart to attend the events, providing commentary and interviews. Snoop particularly captured the hearts of American viewers on NBC’s platforms. It was later disclosed that NBC compensated Snoop (and likely Martha as well) with $500,000 per day for his Olympic duties, in addition to covering expenses. The Olympic duration is approximately 20 days when factoring travel to and from the venue. If Snoop receives $500,000 for each of those 20 days, that amounts to a staggering $10 million for just under three weeks of work.

Background: Early Life

Snoop Dogg, born Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr., entered the world on October 20, 1971, in Long Beach, California. One might think his biological father was Cordozar Calvin Broadus Sr., but this is not accurate. His actual birth father was Vernell Varnado. Vernell separated from Snoop’s mother, Beverly, when he was only three months old. Subsequently, Beverly married a man named Cordozar Calvin Broadus, and thus baby Snoop was legally named Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr. after his stepfather. The names used by his parents at birth or during the early months prior to his mother’s remarriage remain unclear.

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From the Peanuts cartoon series, Snoop, at a young age, began his journey in music by singing and playing piano at the Golgotha Trinity Baptist Church. It was during sixth grade that he started rapping.

To support his family financially during childhood, Calvin sold candy, delivered newspapers, and bagged groceries. In spite of his mother’s efforts to keep him focused on choir and football instead of gang activities and street life, he ultimately fell into the latter during his teenage years. He became part of the Rollin’ 20s Crips gang in Eastside Long Beach. Shortly after finishing high school, he was arrested for cocaine possession, leading to three years of frequent incarceration.

Music Career

Snoop and his cousins, Nate Dogg and Lil’ 1/2 Dead, along with his friend Warren G, produced homemade tapes, naming themselves 213 after Long Beach’s area code. An early mixtape featured Snoop’s solo freestyle, “Hold On,” which ended up in Dr. Dre’s possession. Dr. Dre was impressed enough to invite Snoop for an audition, and he introduced him to The D.O.C., an NWA affiliate, who taught him the fundamentals of lyric structuring, including verses, hooks, and choruses.

In 1993, Snoop’s debut album, Doggystyle, produced by Dr. Dre, was released under Death Row Records, debuting at the number one spot on both the Billboard 200 and Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. It included several successful singles like “What’s My Name?” and “Gin & Juice.” Following that, he released Doggfather in 1996, which also debuted at number one on both Billboard charts. Snoop then transitioned to No Limit Records for his next three albums, which included 1998’s Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told, 1999’s No Limit Top Dogg, and 2000’s Tha Last Meal. In 2002, he signed with Priority/Capitol/EMI Records and released Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss. By 2004, he joined Geffen Records, where he produced R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta: The Masterpiece, That Blue Carpet Treatment, Ego Trippin, Malice ‘n Wonderland, and Doggumentary.

Subsequent to a trip to Jamaica in 2012, Snoop announced his conversion to Rastafarianism, adopting the name Snoop Lion. He released both a reggae album titled Reincarnated and a documentary with the same title detailing his Jamaican experiences.

Returning to the name Snoop Dogg in 2015, he released an album called Bush. In 2018, he proclaimed himself a born-again Christian and launched his first gospel album, Bible of Love. This album represented his seventeenth release.

released his solo album, I Wanna Thank Me, in 2019.

Beyond his music career, Snoop has directed a series of adult films utilizing pseudonyms such as Michael J. Corleone and Snoop Scorsese. He has also made appearances on various television shows and films, portraying both himself and fictional characters. Notable television programs hosted by Snoop Dogg include Doggy Fizzle Televizzle, Snoop Dogg’s Father Hood, Dogg After Dark, WrestleMania, and Snoop and Martha’s Potluck Dinner Party. Furthermore, he has secured numerous commercial endorsements with brands like Boost Mobile, Chrysler 200, Orbit Gum, and St. Ides. He has created a range of products under his name, such as Snoop Dogg’s footlong hot dogs, the Snoop Dogg Board Company, and several clothing lines. In 2020, he launched a wine called “Snoop Cali Red” in collaboration with the 19 Crimes brand. However, as of May 2023, the wine was reportedly facing challenges in sales and not meeting expectations.

In 2019, Snoop established his own esports league, known as the “Gangsta Gaming League.” He became a member of the Board of Directors for FaZe Clan in March 2022, but resigned from that role in March of the following year.

In 2023, Snoop participated in an investment group led by businessman Neko Sparks, aiming to purchase the Ottawa Senators from the National Hockey League.

Death Row Records

It was revealed in February 2022 that Snoop Dogg had acquired the rights to the brand name of Death Row Records. He obtained the brand from Blackstone, a private equity giant that retains ownership of the label’s master recordings and music royalties. With the brand name, Snoop gained the rights to sell merchandise and produce music under the Death Row Records label.

Casa Verde Capital

Being arguably the most recognized pot smoker globally, marijuana has been an integral part of Snoop’s identity for many years. In 2015, he founded Casa Verde Capital, an investment firm to oversee his interests in the cannabis industry. In August 2015, Casa Verde joined a group of investors that raised a total of $10 million for Eaze, an application-based marijuana delivery service that promotes itself as the “Uber for weed.”

In September 2015, Casa Verde introduced merryjane.com, which markets itself as “the encyclopedia of weed.”

Personal Life

Snoop tied the knot with his high school sweetheart, Shante Taylor, on June 12, 1997. The couple filed for divorce in May 2004 but reconciled and renewed their wedding vows in January 2008. Together, they have three children: sons Corde (1994) and Cordell (1997), along with a daughter, Cori (1999). Additionally, Snoop has a son, Julian Corrie Broadus (1998), from a previous relationship with Laurie Holmond. In 2015, Snoop became a grandfather when Corde had a son with his girlfriend, Jessica Kyzer. Unfortunately, Corde suffered the loss of another son, who passed away in September 2019, just ten days after birth.

Snoop’s family also includes first cousins who are R&B singers Brandy and Ray J, and professional wrestler Sasha Banks.

In a 2006 interview, Snoop stated that he had worked as a professional pimp in 2003 and 2004, declaring, “That shit was my natural calling, and once I got involved with it, it became fun. It was like shootin’

“I was making layups for myself and scored every single time.” He mentioned that, influenced by some pimps he knew, he ultimately decided to leave the pimping lifestyle to dedicate more time to his family.

Annually, Dogg collaborates with city officials to distribute turkeys to those in need in Inglewood, California, during Thanksgiving. In 2016, he distributed 3,000 turkeys.

Earnings by Year

Here is a summary of Snoop Dogg’s earnings from 2007 through 2020:

• 2007 – $17 million
• 2008 – $16 million
• 2009 – $11 million
• 2010 – $15 million
• 2011 – $14 million
• 2012 – $9 million
• 2013 – $10 million
• 2014 – $10 million
• 2015 – $10 million
• 2016 – $13 million
• 2017 – $17 million
• 2018 – $15 million
• 2019 – $15 million
• 2020 – $8 million
• 2021 – $9 million
• 2022 – $11 million
• 2023 – $10 million

Total: $210 million

Real Estate

Snoop Dogg sold his Mediterranean-style residence with eight bedrooms and 6,527 square feet in Claremont, California, for $1.83 million in 2007. He purchased the property for $660,000 in 1994 but vacated it in 2000.

For the past few decades, Snoop’s main home has been a four-bedroom, 3,808-square-foot house in Diamond Bar, California, which he acquired in 1998 for $720,000.

In 2021, he bought a six-bedroom mansion on a 1-acre property in Douglasville, Georgia, for $458,000. Additionally, he owns several modest investment properties throughout Southern California.