Snoop Dogg says kids motivated him to salvage relationship with wife

Three years ago, Snoop Dogg says he almost made the biggest mistake of his life.  Tempted by "all the girls and the nightlife" of Hollywood, Snoop filed for divorce from his wife Shante.  The 36-year-old rapper reconsidered, however, after realizing how much he’d be giving up and for so little in return.

I thought I was the man, and I was willing to give up what I had at home for that, until I realized that what I had at home was irreplaceable. So I gave that up to go back home. 

I just don’t want another man raising my kids.  That was the main goal. I had kids with my wife because I wanted to be with my wife. And those three babies are all wanted, and I wanted to be with them.

Snoop and Shante have three children together — Corde, 13, Cordell, 10 and Cori, 8.  The family is featured in the new reality television show Father Hood, and Snoop says that the decision to allow cameras into their home was an easy one.

Sometimes you lose focus because this Hollywood entertainment world can throw you off track.  That’s why you see me doing things like this television show and my own football league, and the positive things I do, because I’m back aware again.

Source:  People

Comments

wow
I have to say I never had a high opinion of snoop..
but after reading what he had to say about his family.. I’m really surprised and really impressed.
he sounds like a family man at heart and I’m so glad he actually realised that before he made a big mistake
most people don’t realise what they have till they lose it.
well done snoop.

- charlottes mama on December 22nd, 2007

WOW…what a change!!!

I was a BIG fan of Snoops in high school 12 years ago(EEEK…it cannot be so long ago). I remember how he was then…..I am SO glad he has turned his life around. Way to go SNOOP!!!

- Lauren22 on December 22nd, 2007

Snoop really seems like a stand-up guy, and in the past few years he’s seemed to make a true effort at the world around him. I think it’s great.

I also think it’s great the he wants to set an example for others to see. He’s right, people often presume people in his particular genre don’t care for family and whatnot.

- lis on December 22nd, 2007

Cori looks to be a blend of her Shante and Snoop, now that I can do comparisons. While Corde and Cordell seem to take bits and pieces from either side. Love Cordell’s high top fade. I didn’t think I’d see a day when that style would come back.

I’m also glad that Snoop decided to man up and keep the precious life he had with his life. I’ve always thought he had a lovely family, too.

- FC on December 22nd, 2007

I’m glad that Snoop saw the light before he threw everything away. He seems like a really great and dedicated family man.

- meghan on December 23rd, 2007

I cant believe his wife took him back after he left them for a party life-style and even filed for a divorce.

- Jennifer on December 23rd, 2007

Snoop is da man!
He knows how to live.. check out his Cribs episode and see for yourself.

- Daniel on December 23rd, 2007

Yes, Cordell is definitely bringing the old school back with the haircut and gold chain, lol. I think Cori is just too cute for words. I just want to pinch her cheeks.

- terri on December 23rd, 2007

I am so glad to see Snoop and his family are still together. I love this show, his wife is a beautiful person, and he has three beautiful children..

- Ruth on January 6th, 2008

I think Snoop was able to realize that you can’t put a price on the things that really matter in life. When you’re at the top of your game and worth a lot of money, it’s hard to tell who your real friends are. Shante has known him since he was a kid in high school. I wish them all the best.

- Lorrain Mishusa on March 22nd, 2008

i hav watched fatherhood it is a good show i watch it every time it comes on i hav a higher opinon of snoop for savin his marrige
and i cant believe corde is 13 he is so cute do heehee:)i would not mind hookin up wit him

- Rebecca'14' on March 26th, 2008