Snoopy D-O Double G and his wife Shante are rewriting the script one beautiful milestone at a time. The couple marked an enviable 28 years of marriage, so it's safe to say that a fairy-tale love story doesn't only come in the shape of a classic bedtime story; sometimes it's got a beginning in high school that endures through nailing fame, mourning, and even divorce.
Their tale took place long before fame and fortune. Before Calvin Broadus Jr. was Snoop Dogg, Shante Taylor was beside him. The cute couple ultimately wed in 1997 at The Ritz-Carlton in Marina Del Rey. But it has not been an easy ride. Their marriage has seen some very public and intensely private ups and downs.
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One of the low points came in 2002, when Shante's brother, Jermaine Fuller, was killed in a harrowing confrontation with the police. Snoop wasn't able to save the loss, however. The emotional weight of that came with a cost. Two years later, they filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. Back then, it was as if the world had ended, but love had a way of returning.
Snoop and Shante reunited in 2008 for a hush-hush vow renewal at singer Charlie Wilson's ranch. There was no press, no flashbulbs, and they just said yes again to each other.
Life hasn't slowed down ever since. In 2021, Snoop's beloved mother, Beverly Tate, passed away. And then, in early 2024, came another devastating blow: the death of his brother, Bing Worthington. The couple's daughter, Cori, had a stroke most recently as she was preparing for her wedding. In all this, Snoop and Shante supported each other, proving that proper support stays planted even when life has given you a good shake.
And what's as striking as their love story is the pivotal role Shante has played behind the scenes of Snoop's expansive empire. From music to movies to cannabis to pet accessories, Snoop has built an empire and attests that Shante has acted as his moral compass.
"From day one, Shante has been the mastermind behind my career, working behind the scenes," Snoop said in 2021. "She's my gut check with all my decisions and she always has been, I wouldn't be standing here without her."
They've since raised three children and are now enjoying the delights of grandparenting, sharing that bond that united them all those years ago.
So even as the spotlight mostly shines on Snoop's decades-long larger-than-life presence, the story's true heart lies in the soft-spoken fortitude of the woman who's been there alongside it. Twenty-eight years in, they haven't missed a step on the West Coast rhythmic feel of their love.
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