LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, has undoubtedly cemented his place as a bonafide legend and a tall figure in the global Hip-Hop scene.
Widely regarded as the Gangsta Rap Icon, the 51-year-old rapper began his legendary career as a teenager in 1992 when he was discovered by Dr Dre and featured on his solo debut, 'Deep Cover'.
Today, he stands tall at the top of the hip-hop industry, with over 37 million global album sales. Apart from his iconic catalog, one aspect that never fails to fascinate his fans is his height.
"How tall is Snoop Dogg?" is the first question that pops into his fans’ minds when they first see him performing. Snoop's height easily makes him taller than most artistes but he is still a few inches shy from being the tallest rapper.
How tall is Snoop Dogg?
Not many sources have a precise figure for Snoop's height. According to Showbiz Cheat Sheet, the ‘Gin & Juice’ hitmaker stood approximately 6ft 4 inches (193 cm) tall.
With this impressive height, Snoop easily surpasses the average American man by approximately 5 inches. As per reports, the average height for men is different across the world but sits at 5ft 9 inches (175.25cm) in the US.
Snoop's height unquestionably enhanced his rapper image, but it also sparked heated debates and attracted comparisons to his forebears and peers.
Is Snoop Dogg the tallest rapper?
Snoop is not the tallest rapper but his height makes him a part of the list of the tallest rappers. Kia Shine, 2Chainz and Andre Nickatina are all 6ft 5 inches (195cm) tall while Dave East and Yung Gravy are 6ft 6 inches (198cm) tall.
However, the 'Drop It Like It's Hot' rapper appears to tower over shorter rappers including Eminem and Kanye West who are 5ft 8 inches (172cm) tall, Drake who is 6ft 1 inch (183cm) tall, Lil Wayne who is 5ft 5inches (165cm), and Lil Uzi Vert who is 5ft 4 inches (162cm).
How tall is Snoop Dogg’s wife?
Snoop's height often raises questions regarding how tall his wife, Shante Broadus, is. The rapper and Broadus have been married for more than 25 years after tying the knot in 1997.
The couple’s marriage suffered in 2004 when they separated due to personal reasons but soon they reconciled and remarried in 2008. The couple has three children, Corde (born 1994), Cordell (born 1997) and Cori (born 1999).
Snoop also shares Julian Corrie, born in 1998, with ex-girlfriend Laurie Homond. As compared to Snoop, who is 6ft 4 inches, Broadus is reportedly 5ft 6 inches (168 cm) tall.
Shaquille O’Neal once made Snoop Dogg look tiny
Being a big basketball fan, Snoop has always had a strong bond with NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal. They have had numerous interactions, be it at parties, random meet-ups or on stage.
Recently, a fan posted a throwback picture of the duo together to celebrate O'Neal's birthday. While showing their impressive style, the image also highlighted their height difference. Snoop is clearly not short but he appeared like a dwarf next to the basketball star, who is a 7ft 1inch (216 cm) tall.