See teenage Snoop Dogg in his high school yearbook photos and get to know the ‘Drop it Like it’s Hot’ and ‘Gin and Juice’ rapper better.
Full Name: Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.
Birthdate: October 20, 1971 (age 54)
High School: Long Beach Polytechnic High School, Long Beach, California
Yearbooks: 1988
Who is Snoop Dogg?
You would be lying if you said you didn’t recall Snoop Dogg’s domination of West Coast rap throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. For many long-term Snoop fans, classic hits like “Drop it Like it’s Hot” and “Gin and Juice” take longtime fans right back to their younger years, and remind them of all the timeless memories made during this time.
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., known professionally as Snoop Dogg, is a multi-platinum rapper and actor known for his influence on the gangsta rap genre, and for being one of the essential components of the ‘90s West Coast hip-hop movement. Snoop is widely considered to be one of the greatest rappers of all time, and has been cited as an influence by many critically acclaimed artists, including Kendrick Lamar and ScHoolboy Q.
Snoop Dogg is also known for his signature drawled rapping style, incorporating melodic rhymes, repetition, and word play. He is credited with popularizing the use of ‘-izzle’ speak in the hip-hop industry, and introducing the gangsta funk subgenre of gangsta rap. Snoop not only reinvented the rap game alongside other rap legends like Dr. Dre and Tupac, but also paved the way for the future of the hip hop world.
What to Know About Snoop Dogg
- Snoop Dogg Education: Before he was the “D-O-Double-G,” a teenage Snoop Dogg was a student at Long Beach Polytechnic High School, where he graduated from in 1989 and attended alongside future movie star Cameron Diaz. He began his musical journey even earlier, playing piano and singing at his local Baptist church.
- The G-Funk Pioneer: Snoop’s laid-back, melodic delivery redefined gangsta rap in the early ’90s. His debut album, Doggystyle (1993), remains one of the fastest-selling hip-hop albums in history and solidified the West Coast G-Funk sound alongside mentor Dr. Dre.
- Family: A devoted family man, Snoop has been married to his high school sweetheart, Shante Taylor, since 1997. They share three children, Corde, Cordell, and Cori, in addition to Snoop’s fourth son, Julian.
- Business Mogul: Beyond music, Snoop has built a lifestyle empire including Dogg House Casino, his 19 Crimes wine line, and Dr. Bombay Ice Cream. He continues to release innovative footwear drops through his ongoing partnership with Skechers.
Where Did Snoop Dogg Go to School?
What Elementary/Middle School Did Snoop Dogg Go To?
Snoop Dogg attended elementary school at Roosevelt Elementary School and middle school at Marshall Middle School, both in Long Beach, California. Snoop showed interest in music at a young age, and began singing and playing piano at Golgotha Trinity Baptist Church. His mother was one of his earliest musical influences, as she introduced him to old-school R&B music when he was young.
Snoop realized he had a gift when he began rapping in middle school. Crowds gathered to watch him, and he stated that he “could tell that [his] raps interested people and that made [him] interested in [him]self.”
What High School Did Snoop Dogg Go To?
Snoop Dogg attended high school at Long Beach Polytechnic High School, along with actress Cameron Diaz (what are the odds?? You won’t believe the full list of Celebrities That Went to High School Together. He graduated in 1989.
Snoop Dogg: Then vs. Now
Snoop Dogg has always attracted attention with his casual demeanor and effortless charisma. From the ‘80s to today, here’s how he looked from his teenage years vs. now.
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Snoop Dogg: Life of Da Party
Early Career
Before & After Meeting Dr. Dre
Shortly after graduating high school, Snoop Dogg began recording homemade mixtapes with his cousins, rappers Nate Dogg and Lil’ ½ Dead, and friend, rapper Warren G. The four of them formed a group and called themselves ‘213’ after the area code for Long Beach, California.
As a teenager, Snoop recorded a solo freestyle during this time that found its way into the hands of legendary rapper and producer Dr. Dre, who then invited Snoop to audition for his record label, Death Row Records, then known as Future Shock Records.
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Snoop signed with the label in 1991, and soon began recording under the name Snoop Doggy Dogg.
Meteoric Rise to Fame
Snoop began to attract significant attention before even releasing anything on his own, as he was heavily featured on Dr. Dre’s debut album The Chronic (1992).
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Soon after, Snoop released his own debut album, Doggystyle (1993), which was met with immense critical acclaim and was a huge commercial success.
Gangsta Rap Legend
Snoop quickly became known as a defining figure of the gangsta rap genre, while separating himself from other rappers at the same time.
While most other gangsta rappers shouted their lyrics with a more aggressive delivery, Snoop had a far more laid-back and nonchalant tone. He spoke softly, and delivered his lyrics calmly, which set him apart and allowed him to develop his own brand as an artist.
Second Solo Album and Further Success
Snoop Dogg continued to dominate the hip-hop world into the late ‘90s, releasing his second solo studio album, Tha Doggfather, in 1996. The release of his second album marked a shift in Snoop’s rap persona, as the album featured an even softer approach to the G-Funk genre than his last album.
Snoop sought to move away from his gangsta roots after the death of close friend and collaborator, Tupac Shakur, who was murdered in 1996 at the age of 25.
Snoop’s Mainstream Sound in the Late ‘90s
Snoop continued this career shift to a more mainstream style of hip-hop in 1998, when he signed with Master P’s No Limit Records, and released his third album with the label, Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told (1998), later that year.
He continued to see success in the mainstream rap game throughout the rest of the ‘90s and into the 2000s, adopting a more “pimp” style persona, contrasting his former “gansta” image.
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Later Career and Other Ventures
Snoop Dogg not only maintained his status as a successful artist throughout the 2000s and 2010s, but also became a cultural icon, branching into other outlets aside from music.
He released arguably his most famous single of all time “Drop it Like it’s Hot,” featuring Pharrell Williams, in 2004, and featured on Katy Perry’s “California Gurls” in 2010, further establishing himself as more of a household name.
Film Roles
Snoop Dogg also has a few acting roles, most notably appearing in Half Baked (1998), Training Day (2001), Starsky & Hutch (2004), and Mac & Devin Go to High School (2012) along with fellow rapper Wiz Khalifa.
And of course, everyone remembers him acting in commercials and ads throughout the 2000s and even today for various brands as he became more of an American icon, including many with his close friend Martha Stewart.
Business Ventures
Snoop released a cookbook called From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg’s Kitchen in October 2018. The book contains a foreword by Martha Stewart, and entered the Amazon bestseller list in 2022. In 2020, Snoop Dogg debuted his wine line, “Snoop Cali Red”, partnering with Australian wine brand, 19 Crimes.
Snoop also launched a shoe collection with Skechers in 2023, later releasing the ‘Doggystyle’ anniversary slip-ons in 2024, 4/20 themed drops in 2024 and 2025, and the “Gold Medal” sneaker in 2024.
In 2023, Snoop launched an ice cream brand called Dr. Bombay Ice Cream, partnering with Happi Co. and his son, Cordell Broadus. The brand features West-Coast inspired flavors, including Peanut Butter Jelly Time and Strawberry Cream Dream.
Who is Snoop Dogg’s Family?
West Coast Upbringing
Snoop was raised in Long Beach, California by his mother, Beverly Tate, who passed away in 2021, and his stepfather, Calvin Cordozar Broadus Sr., whom he was named after.
Snoop Dogg’s father abandoned the family three months after he was born, and remained absent from his life.
As a young boy, his mother nicknamed him “Snoopy” after the classic Peanuts cartoon character. Snoop had three brothers, Jerry, Bling, and Bing Worthington, who died in 2024. He is a cousin of pro wrestler Mercedes Moné and fellow rapper Nate Dogg, who passed away in 2011.
Family Man
Snoop married his high school sweetheart, Shante Taylor, in 1997, and they have three kids together: sons, Cordé and Cordell, born in 1994 and 1997, respectively, and daughter Cori, born in 1999.
Snoop also has a son, Julian, born in 1998, from a previous relationship. Snoop and Taylor divorced in 2004, but later reconciled in 2008. Snoop became a grandfather in 2015, when his eldest son Cordé had a son with his girlfriend, Jessica Kyzer, and has seven grandchildren as of 2025.
Tha Doggfather
A legendary artist and pop culture icon, Snoop Dogg has not only changed the face of the music industry, but also the world, as evidenced by his listing by Time Magazine as one of the top 100 most influential people in the world in April 2025.
His timeless classics and enchanting rap melodies bring die-hard fans and those who grew up in the ‘90s and 2000s back to a time where they could sit back and bask in the simplicities of life.
His all-time greatest hits include:
- “Drop It Like It’s Hot”
- “Gin and Juice”
- “Nuthin’ But A G Thang” – with Dr. Dre
- “Who Am I (What’s My Name)?”
- “Deep Cover”
- “Beautiful”
- “Murder Was The Case”
- “The Next Episode” – with Dr. Dre
- “Bitch Please”
- “The Shiznit”
- “Young, Wild and Free”
- “Lodi Dodi”
- “Still A G Thang”
- “Doggy Dogg World”
- “Ain’t No Fun (If The Homies Can’t Have None)”
- “Life of Da Party”
His impressive album discography consists of:
- Solo albums
- Doggystyle (1993)
- Tha Doggfather (1996)
- Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told (1998)
- No Limit Top Dogg (1999)
- Tha Last Meal (2000)
- Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss (2002)
- R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece (2004)
- Tha Blue Carpet Treatment (2006)
- Ego Trippin’ (2008)
- Malice n Wonderland (2009)
- Doggumentary (2011)
- Reincarnated (2013)
- Bush (2015)
- Coolaid (2016)
- Neva Left (2017)
- Bible of Love (2018)
- I Wanna Thank Me (2019)
- From tha Streets 2 tha Suites (2021)
- BODR (2022)
- Missionary (2024)
- Iz It a Crime? (2025)
- Collaborative albums
- Tha Eastsidaz (with Tha Eastsidaz) (2000)
- Duces ‘n Trayz: The Old Fashioned Way (with Tha Eastsidaz) (2001)
- The Hard Way (with 213) (2004)
- Mac & Devin Go to High School (with Wiz Khalifa) (2011)
- 7 Days of Funk (with 7 Days of Funk) (2013)
- Royal Fam (with Tha Broadus Boyz) (2013
- Cuzznz (with Daz Dillinger) (2016)
- Snoop Cube 40 $hort (with Mount Westmore) (2022)
His notable films include:
- Half Baked (1998)
- Training Day (2001)
- The Wash (2001)
- Old School (2003)
- Starsky & Hutch (2004)
- Soul Plane (2004)
- Mac & Devin Go to High School (2012)
- Scary Movie 5 (2013)
- Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)
- The Addams Family (2019)
- The Spongebob Movie: Sponge on the Run
- The Addams Family 2 (2021)
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snoop_Dogg
- https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/best-snoop-dogg-songs/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snoop_Dogg_filmography
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- https://about.skechers.com/press-release/snoop-dogg-drops-first-footwear-collab-with-skechers
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