Snoop Dogg and his longtime love, Shante Broadus, just hit a big relationship milestone – 28 years of marriage. On Saturday, June 14, the couple celebrated their anniversary, and they kept things chill and sweet on social media.
Snoop, 53, gave a shoutout to his wife by posting a red carpet photo of the two on Instagram. The rapper used fewer words and more emotions as he dropped a blue heart emoji and tagged his lady love.
Shante, also 53, marked the day with a cute Instagram carousel. It included a mix of photos from over the years, including a throwback from their early days, as reported by People Magazine.
She captioned it: “Happy Anniversary @snoopdogg Thank You For All You Do #28”
Snoop Dogg and Shante Broadus’ journey through the years
Snoop Dogg and Shante Broadus are high school sweethearts. They first met as teens at Long Beach Polytechnic High School in California. The duo even hit prom together in 1989.
{{/usCountry}}Snoop Dogg and Shante Broadus are high school sweethearts. They first met as teens at Long Beach Polytechnic High School in California. The duo even hit prom together in 1989.
{{/usCountry}}Fast forward a few years, and the couple made it official by getting married in June 1997 at the Ritz-Carlton in Marina Del Rey, California.
Snoop Dogg and Shante Broadus parted ways for a short while in 2004. But love won, and they renewed their vows in 2008. They share three kids: Cordé, Cordell, and Cori. Snoop also shares a son with Laurie Helmond, named Julian.
Now, Snoop and Broadus are fulfilling their duties as grandparents to their many grandchildren.
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Snoop Dogg on why his bond with Shante Broadus still works
Last year, Snoop opened up to PEOPLE about his relationship with Shante, and it’s clear he’s all heart when it comes to his wife. "She understands me," he said.
The star didn’t hold back on the praise either. "She's a great mother, a tremendous grandmother, an excellent wife, and a great friend," he said. "She knows how to push all of my buttons to make me act a motherf------ fool or to make me act cool, and I love it."
FAQs
1. Are Snoop Dogg and Shante Broadus still together?
Yes, Snoop Dogg and Shante Broadus are still together.
2. Who is Snoop Dogg’s real-life partner now?
His partner is his high‑school sweetheart Shante Broadus. They got married in June 1997.
3. What were Snoop Dogg’s felonies?
He has pleaded guilty several times:
1990: Felony drug possession (cocaine)
1997: Gun possession (no contest plea)
2007: Felony gun and marijuana possession as a convicted felon – led to probation and community service
4. How many kids does Snoop Dogg have with Shante Broadus?
They have three children together: Cordé, Cordell, and Cori.
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