Measuring the impact of Snoop Dogg, born Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. on October 20, 1971, is no small feat. The hip hop icon, who gained his nickname from the Peanuts character Snoopy, is making his debut as a coach on NBC’s The Voice this season.
The premiere of Season 26 will aired on Monday, September 23, at 8/7c on NBC, with the episode available for streaming on Peacock the following day.
Snoop Dogg, often referred to as the Doggfather of hip hop, began his rapping journey in school hallways and quickly captivated audiences. He collaborated with artists including Nate Dogg, Warren G, and Dr. Dre, contributing to the West Coast hip hop sound that defined the 1990s. His unique vocal style and charm propelled him into global stardom, transforming him into a multifaceted cultural icon.
Beyond his music career, Snoop Dogg has ventured into various projects, including collaborations with culinary expert Martha Stewart, Olympic commentary, and now coaching on The Voice. At 6’4″ tall, Snoop stands out not just for his musical achievements but also for his impressive stature, which is well above the average male height in the U.S. of 5’9″.
To contextualize Snoop’s height, we can relate it to dogs since he has a well-known fondness for them. On average, a medium-sized dog stands about 20 inches tall, meaning Snoop is approximately 3.8 medium-sized dogs tall. His own dogs include breeds with varying heights, like boxers and pitbulls, with calculations showing Snoop is around 3.3 boxers, 3.9 pitbulls, and even 6.3 French bulldogs high.
Snoop even shared an amusing anecdote about a cockroach he named “The Gooch,” which he found when moving into a new apartment. He reportedly left food out for it, and by the time he moved out, the roach was nearly 6 inches long. That means it would take about 50 average cockroaches to reach Snoop’s height.
When it comes to music accolades, Snoop Dogg has an impressive collection of certified records from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). From his early hits like “Who Am I?” and “Gin and Juice” to recent successes, Snoop’s albums have repeatedly achieved platinum status.
The standard vinyl record size of 12 inches means that it would take about 6.3 records stacked vertically to equal Snoop’s height, or around 950 records lined up to form a pillar of gold and platinum.
In terms of The Voice’s coaching chairs, which each stand 88 inches tall (7’4″), Snoop is slightly less than one full chair tall at 0.86 chairs.
As for the other coaches in Season 26, Gwen Stefani measures 5’6″, while Reba McEntire is 5’7″ and Michael Bublé is 5’10”. Snoop, at 6’4″, clearly towers above his fellow coaches, standing taller than all of them combined.
As Season 26 unfolds, fans will see how Snoop’s unique perspective and stature impact his coaching and mentorship style compared to his competitors.