Despite being in the spotlight for over 35 years, fans of Snoop Dogg have only just discovered the wholesome meaning behind his iconic stage name. The rapper and actor, whose real name is Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr., adopted the name 'Snoop Dogg' as a shortened version of 'Snoop Doggy Dogg', but its origin dates back to his childhood.
The nickname 'Snoopy' was given to him by his mother, Beverly Tate, who thought he resembled the beloved cartoon character from the Peanuts series. In an interview on the Kelly Clarkson Show, Snoop Dogg recalled how his mother would say, 'You watch him so damn much, you're starting to look like him.' He added, 'She never called me by my real name a day in her life. She called me Snoopy, Snoopy, Snoopy, that's it.'
The revelation came to light after a Reddit user posted in the 'Today I Learned' forum, sharing the information and linking to the rapper's Wikipedia page. The post read, 'TIL Snoop Dogg’s real name is Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr. His “Snoop Dogg” nickname came from his mother who thought he looked like Snoopy from the Peanuts.'
Fans were quick to react, with many expressing surprise and admiration for the touching backstory. One commented, 'So cute he went with his mom’s given nickname,' while another wrote, 'I had NO IDEA that WHERE SNOOP DOG CAME FROM!!!!' Snoop Dogg's mother passed away in October 2021 at the age of 70, and he has since paid tribute to her during his performances.
