Former UCLA signee Cordell Broadus wished his dad, Snoop Dogg, a happy birthday Tuesday via Instagram and said he started playing football for his father's love.

Broadus, a four-star recruit in the class of 2015, left the team before the season began.

I played football for my father because I thought that was the only way he would love me & be apart 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

UCLA said Broadus was leaving the team in August to "pursue other passions in life." He had not reported to UCLA's fall camp.

Broadus' decision to choose UCLA over USC was big news in February when he signed with the Bruins given Snoop's love of the Trojans. The pair's relationship and Broadus' recruiting experience was filmed for an ESPN docu-series.

Broadus was the No. 27 WR recruit in the class of 2015 according to Rivals. He played at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas for now-UNLV coach Tony Sanchez.

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