Snoop Dogg Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Snoop Dogg’s net worth?

With a net worth of $160 million, Snoop Dogg stands out as a rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, media personality, entrepreneur, and actor from the West Coast. Even with early career controversies, he has transformed into a cherished pop culture icon, recognized for his unique vocal style, relaxed demeanor, and cultural impact. His enduring presence in the music industry and continued relevance through the decades solidify his legacy as a hip-hop legend.

Initially entering the music scene as Snoop Doggy Dogg in the early 1990s, he gained fame after Dr. Dre discovered him. His notable feature on Dre’s debut solo album, “The Chronic,” released in 1992, set the stage for Snoop’s own debut album, “Doggystyle,” which hit the shelves in 1993. This debut became immensely popular, selling more than 20 million copies globally. His unique, relaxed vocal style and inventive lyrics propelled him to the forefront of the G-funk genre. Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Snoop consistently released hit albums and singles, collaborating with a variety of artists across multiple genres, thus demonstrating his versatility and broadening his fan base.

Apart from his musical career, Snoop has ventured into a myriad of projects. He has graced numerous films and television shows, taking on both real-life and acting roles. His charisma and mainstream appeal were showcased through his hosting of various television programs, including a cooking show with Martha Stewart.

Engaging in a range of business enterprises, Snoop has explored products related to cannabis, esports, and various endorsements. His accomplishments include a cookbook release, a wine label launch, and even the creation of a children’s show. Throughout his career, Snoop has constantly reinvented himself, dabbling in diverse musical styles such as reggae (under the name Snoop Lion) and gospel. He has received several Grammy nominations and has sold over 35 million albums worldwide.

2024 Paris Olympics Earnings

During the 2024 Olympics, Snoop unintentionally became a major highlight after being hired by NBC, along with Martha Stewart, to attend and provide commentary and interviews. Particularly, Snoop garnered significant popularity among American viewers on NBC’s various platforms. Reports indicated that NBC compensates Snoop (and likely Martha too) $500,000 daily for his contributions during the Olympics, in addition to covering expenses. Given the event lasts roughly 20 days, including travel, Snoop’s earnings for this duration, at the rate of $500,000 per day, would total $10 million for nearly three weeks of work.

Early Life

Born on October 20, 1971, in Long Beach, California, Snoop Dogg’s real name is Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr. Though one might expect his birth father to be Cordozar Calvin Broadus Sr., that isn’t the case. His actual birth father was Vernell Varnado. When Snoop was just three months old, Vernell and his mother Beverly separated. Shortly after, Beverly wed a man named Cordozar Calvin Broadus, leading to baby Snoop being legally renamed Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr., after his stepfather. The details surrounding what his parents referred to him before his mother’s remarriage remain unclear.

The young child Cordozar was affectionately nicknamed Snoopy due to his fondness for…

the Peanuts cartoon character. Snoop started singing and playing piano at the Golgotha Trinity Baptist Church when he was very young. He delved into rapping in sixth grade.

Calvin, as a child, helped his family by selling candy, delivering newspapers, and bagging groceries. His mother tried her best to encourage him to focus on singing in the choir and playing football instead of gang involvement and street life, but during his teenage years, he turned to the latter. He became affiliated with the Rollin’ 20s Crips gang from Long Beach’s Eastside. Shortly after graduating high school, he was arrested for cocaine possession, leading to three years of frequent jail and prison stints.

Music Career

Snoop joined forces with his cousins Nate Dogg and Lil’ 1/2 Dead, along with his friend Warren G, to create homemade tapes under the name 213, inspired by Long Beach’s area code at the time. One of Snoop’s early solo freestyle tracks, “Hold On,” found its way onto a mixtape that Dr. Dre listened to, impressing him enough to invite Snoop for an audition and introduce him to NWA affiliate The D.O.C. The D.O.C. played a pivotal role in teaching Snoop how to structure his lyrics, developing verses, hooks, and choruses.

Doggystyle, Snoop’s debut album, released in 1993 under Death Row Records, was produced by Dr. Dre. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts, spawning hit singles like “What’s My Name?” and “Gin & Juice.” His follow-up album, Doggfather, came out in 1996 and also debuted at number one on both Billboard charts. After leaving Death Row, Snoop signed with 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 moved to Priority/Capitol/EMI Records, releasing Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss, and later signed with Geffen Records in 2004, under which he produced R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta: The Masterpiece), That Blue Carpet Treatment, Ego Trippin, Malice ‘n Wonderland, and Doggumentary.

After a trip to Jamaica in 2012, Snoop proclaimed his conversion to Rastafarianism and took on the name Snoop Lion. He released a reggae album named Reincarnated, complemented by a documentary of the same title detailing his experiences in Jamaica.

Reverting back to Snoop Dogg in 2015, he released the album Bush. In 2018, he declared himself a born-again Christian and launched his first gospel album, Bible of Love. He continued to release music, completing his seventeenth…

In 2019, Snoop Dogg released his solo album, I Wanna Thank Me.

Besides his musical endeavors, Snoop has been involved in directing several adult films using pseudonyms such as Michael J. Corleone and Snoop Scorsese. He has also made appearances on television and in films, portraying both himself and fictional characters. Hosting numerous television shows has been part of Snoop’s career as well; these include Doggy Fizzle Televizzle, Snoop Dogg’s Father Hood, Dogg After Dark, WrestleMania, and Snoop and Martha’s Potluck Dinner Party. His commercial endorsements span several brands, such as Boost Mobile, Chrysler 200, Orbit Gum, and St. Ides. Furthermore, Snoop Dogg has ventured into creating his own products, including a malt liquor, Snoop Dogg’s footlong hot dogs, the Snoop Dogg Board Company, and various clothing lines. In 2020, he partnered with the 19 Crimes brand to launch a wine called “Snoop Cali Red.” However, as of May 2023, the wine faced challenges in sales, performing below anticipated levels.

In 2019, he established an esports league named the “Gangsta Gaming League.” By March 2022, he became a member of FaZe Clan’s Board of Directors but resigned from this role in March of the following year.

In 2023, Snoop became part of an investment group led by businessman Neko Sparks, aiming to purchase the Ottawa Senators, a team in the National Hockey League.

Death Row Records

In February 2022, Snoop Dogg’s acquisition of the brand name rights to Death Row Records was announced. He obtained the brand from Blackstone, a private equity firm that retains ownership of the label’s master recordings and music royalties. With this acquisition, Snoop gained the rights to sell merchandise and release music under the Death Row Records label.

Casa Verde Capital

Regarded as the world’s most renowned pot smoker, Snoop has integrated marijuana into his identity for many years. In 2015, Casa Verde Capital was founded by him to oversee investments in the cannabis sector. In August of the same year, Casa Verde played a significant role in a group of investors that raised $10 million for Eaze, a marijuana delivery service that operates through an app, branding itself as the “Uber for weed.”

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

Personal Life

Snoop wed his high school sweetheart, Shante Taylor, on June 12, 1997. However, they filed for divorce in May 2004 but reconciled and renewed their wedding vows in January 2008. They share three children: sons Corde (1994) and Cordell (1997), and daughter Cori (1999). Additionally, Snoop has a son, Julian Corrie Broadus (1998), from his relationship with Laurie Holmond. Corde welcomed a son with his girlfriend, Jessica Kyzer, in 2015, marking Snoop’s status as a grandfather. Sadly, Corde’s other son passed away shortly after birth in September 2019.

R&B singers Brandy and Ray J, along with professional wrestler Sasha Banks, are Snoop’s first cousins.

During a 2006 interview, Snoop claimed to have been a professional pimp in 2003 and 2004, stating, “That shit was my natural calling, and once I got involved with it, it became fun. It was like shootin’“Layups were easy for me. I was making them every time,” he remarked. He also noted that, following advice from some pimps he was acquainted with, he decided to quit pimping in order to dedicate more time to his family.

Each year, Dogg collaborates with city officials to distribute turkeys to those in need during Thanksgiving in Inglewood, California. In 2016 alone, he handed out 3,000 turkeys.

Earnings by Year

Snoop Dogg’s earnings from the year 2007 to 2020 are summarized below:

• 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 home in Claremont, California, in 2007 for $1.83 million. This property featured eight bedrooms and spanned 6,527 square feet. He originally purchased the residence in 1994 for $660,000 but vacated it in 2000.

For the last several decades, his main residence has been a four-bedroom house in Diamond Bar, California, which measures 3,808 square feet. He acquired this property in 1998 for $720,000.

In 2021, Snoop invested $458,000 in a 1-acre estate that features a six-bedroom mansion located in Douglasville, Georgia. Additionally, he possesses several more modest investment properties in Southern California.