Snoop Dogg in 2011, s_bukley / Shutterstock.com
Birth Name: Cordozar Broadus
Place of Birth: Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States
Date of Birth: October 20, 1971
Ethnicity: African-American
Snoop Dogg is an American rapper, singer, record producer, television personality, entrepreneur, and actor.
Snoop is the son of Beverly (Tate) and Vernell Varnado. His father was a Vietnam veteran, singer, and mail carrier. Snoop was born Cordozar Broadus, after Calvin Cordozar Broadus, who was not his biological father. He was called Calvin at home, and received the nickname “Snoopy” from his parents, after the fictional character. A picture of Snoop with his father can be seen here and a picture of Snoop with his mother can be seen here.
Snoop is married to Shante Taylor. He has four children, including three with Shante.
Snoop is a first cousin of professional wrestler and actress Sasha Banks. He is also a first cousin of hip hop producer Daz Dillinger, through his mother Allean Varnado; and is said to be a cousin of musicians/actors Brandy Norwood and Ray J, who are siblings.
Snoop’s paternal grandfather was William Varnado (the son of Cornelius Varnado and Annie/Anna Patterson). Snoop’s grandfather William was born in Mississippi. The surname Varnado in Mississippi originates with a French immigrant named Vernadeau. Cornelius likely was the son of Robert Varnado and Tempie.
Snoop’s paternal grandmother was Minnie Felder (the daughter of Charles/Charlie/Charley Felder and Carrie Owens/Owen). Minnie was born in Mississippi.
Snoop’s maternal grandfather was Jeremiah Tate (the son of John Tate and Maud/Maude Christophers/Christopher). Jeremiah was born in Mississippi. John was the son of Dave Tate and Letha A.
Snoop’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Dean Martin (the daughter of George Martin and Annie Brown). Dorothy was born in Mississippi. George was the son of Gabriel Martin and Rose Gallagher/Galliton.
A DNA test whose results were displayed on the show Lopez Tonight (2010) stated that Snoop’s genetic ancestry is:
*71% Sub-Saharan African
*23% Native American
*6% European
Sources: Genealogies of Snoop Dogg – http://www.wargs.com
https://www.geni.com
http://www.wikitree.com
Obituaries of Snoop Dogg’s paternal grandparents, William Varnado and Minnie (Felder) Varnado – https://www.findagrave.com
Snoop Dogg’s paternal grandfather, William Varnado, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Snoop Dogg’s paternal grandfather, William Varnado, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
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