Snoop Dogg's son Cordell Broadus reveals he only played football so his rapper father would love him... after he quit UCLA team to pursue career in film

 

Snoop Dogg’s son Cordell Broadus, who signed with UCLA before quitting, has revealed he only played football so his father would love him.

The 18-year-old was offered scholarships at some from some of the country’s best programs after finishing his time at Bishop Gorman High School having won the Nevada high school state championship. But his promising career came to a premature end after he decided to not show up for training camp in August. 

 

And in a touching tribute in honor of his rapper father’s birthday this week, the teenager posted a picture of the pair hugging.

Alongside the image, 

he wrote: ‘I played football for my father because I thought that was the only way he would love me & be apart [sic] of my life.

‘It took me 12 years to realize he loves Cordell Broadus the person not Cordell Broadus the football player.

‘The best day of my life was when I heard those exact words. I love you dad hope you have a great birthday.’

Proud Snoop wrote:

 ‘Congrats @cbroadus I watched you ok from 5 years old till now what a ball playa you have become it is a pleasure watching you play. Fight on young man! [sic]’

 

The picture was the same one Snoop shared after his son dominated the field leading his team to beat Reed High and become Nevada high school state champions in December last year.

Broadus was pushed into the sport by his musician father, who had always dreamed of becoming a professional athlete, and came up in the Snoop Youth Football League. They starred in a reality series called ‘Snoop & Son: A Dad’s Dream’ which chronicled the youngster’s recruitment process. He ended up opting for UCLA over USC, which is Snoop’s favorite team.

In a statement on the team’s website at the time, UCLA head football coach Jim Mora said: ‘Cordell informed me that he has decided to pursue other passions in his life - in particular his love of film through his company Film School Productions. 

'Cordell is an amazing young man with many talents and we wish him nothing but the best as he continues to pursue his degree at UCLA.’