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Snoop Dogg's Father Hood

(Rated NR, Reality TV, Starring Snoop Dogg, Shante Taylor, Cordell Broadus, Where to watch: E!, DVD)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Rapper's swear-heavy reality fizzles, fo' shizzle.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The family seems close and committed to each other. The children sometimes misbehave; Shante is the family disciplinarian. Snoop sometimes engages in sneaky behavior, and he makes frequent references to having money and being famous. Cordell enjoys talking about money. In one episode, Cordell attempts to drive his father's car. The cast is primarily African-American.
  • Violence:

    Kids are often seen roughhousing with their father and each other, but it's in the spirit of fun. Snoop makes occasional references to being arrested.
  • Sex:

    Some sexual innuendo, including references to "hot" women and sexual intercourse. Occasional discussions about breasts. A tween boy dresses up as a pimp.
  • Language:

    Plenty of strong language, ranging from "damn," "piss," and "bitch" to frequent bleeped use of "s--t" and "f--k." Snoop often swears in front of his children.
  • Consumerism:

    The series is a promotional vehicle for Snoop Dogg; some of his music is heard in the background. Snoop's favorite restaurant, Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles, is prominently featured. Other locales -- like David Beckham's Soccer Academy and other restaurants -- are also featured.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Occasional visible consumption of alcohol.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Snoop Dogg's Father Hood

Parents need to know that this reality series centers on the family life of controversial rap artist Snoop Dogg. While the family members clearly love one another, the series doesn't have many positive messages overall; making money, being famous, and material wealth are frequent discussion topics. And although he's usually mild-mannered, Snoop is sometimes sneaky and childish. Expect a lot of strong language, ranging from "damn" and "bitch" to stronger words (including liberal use of "f--k"), which are bleeped.

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Oregon
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Oregon
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    The only celebreality show I am hooked on

    I enjoy this show quite a bit, and I never miss it. As it is produced by Snoop, I enjoy watching it from the perspective that this is his rap on his family life: this is how he wants America to view his family and view him as a dad. This is the Snoop Father Hood he strives for. And aside from the foul language he uses in front of his kids, he has better aspirations and standards than many celebreties. I only think that it is a shame he thinks he can keep his dirt from his kids. They soon will be old enough to discover all of it on their own. I only hope he has changed his ways by that time. But from this show you can see that from his heart, he wants to be a good dad and husband, and his kids and wife truly love him. You can't act that.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Hawaii
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    Good show

    This program is not rated NR. It's TV-14, although I don't really find it that inappropriate.

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