Full Name=Snoop Dogg (born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.); Profession=American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, media personality, and entrepreneur with a decades-long career at the center of hip-hop and popular culture; Nationality=American; Born=20 October 1971; Birthplace=Long Beach, California, United States, where he grew up immersed in West Coast street culture and early rap scenes before breaking through internationally; Generation=Generation X; Chinese Zodiac=Metal Pig (1971 falls in the Year of the Pig, specifically the Metal Pig according to the sexagenary cycle); Zodiac Sign=Libra; Age in 2026=55 years old as of 20 October 2026; Marital Status=Married to his high-school sweetheart Shante Broadus since 1997, with a long-term, often-public relationship that included a brief separation followed by a vow renewal and continued partnership; Children=Four children (sons Corde Broadus, Cordell Broadus, Julian Corrie Broadus, and daughter Cori Broadus, all of whom have appeared in media coverage of his family life and have made him a multi-time grandfather through their own children); Description=Iconic and influential architect of modern hip-hop who emerged from the early 1990s Los Angeles and Long Beach rap scene alongside Dr. Dre and Death Row Records, achieving fame with his debut album “Doggystyle” and a string of hit singles, then reinventing himself repeatedly across gangsta rap, G-funk, mainstream pop collaborations, reggae and gospel projects, reality television, podcasts, sports commentary, and cooking-entertainment formats; a versatile entertainer and businessman whose distinctive laid-back flow, instantly recognizable voice, humor, and charisma have led to starring and supporting roles in films and TV, high-profile brand partnerships, cannabis and lifestyle ventures, and a sustained global presence as one of the most recognizable living celebrities, blending music, entrepreneurship, digital media, and cross-cultural appeal across generations; Cause of Death=Alive in 2026.