Snoop's debut album, Doggystyle, produced by Dr. Dre and released in 1993 by Death Row Records, debuted at number one on both the Billboard 200 and Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. Selling almost a million copies in the first week of its release, Doggystyle became certified 4× platinum in 1994 and spawned several hit singles, including "What's My Name?" and "Gin & Juice". In 1994 Snoop released a soundtrack on Death Row Records for the short film Murder Was the Case, starring himself. His second album, Tha Doggfather (1996), also debuted at number one on both charts, with "Snoop's Upside Ya Head" as the lead single. The album was certified double platinum in 1997.
After leaving Death Row Records, Snoop signed with No Limit Records, where he recorded his next three albums, Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told (1998), No Limit Top Dogg (1999), and Tha Last Meal (2000). Snoop then signed with Priority/Capitol/EMI Records in 2002, where he released Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss. He then signed with Geffen Records in 2004 for his next three albums, R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece, Tha Blue Carpet Treatment, and Ego Trippin'. Malice 'n Wonderland (2009), and Doggumentary (2011) were released on Priority. Snoop Dogg has starred in motion pictures and hosted several television shows, including Doggy Fizzle Televizzle, Snoop Dogg's Father Hood, and Dogg After Dark. He also coaches a youth football league and a high school football team. In September 2009 Snoop was hired by EMI as the chairman of reactivated Priority Records.
In 2012, after a trip to Jamaica, Snoop announced a conversion to Rastafarianism and a new alias, Snoop Lion. As Snoop Lion he released a reggae album, Reincarnated, and a documentary film of the same name, about his Jamaican experience, in early 2013. His 13th studio album, Bush, was released in May 2015 and marked a return of the Snoop Dogg name. His 14th solo studio album, Coolaid, was released in July 2016. Snoop has 17 Grammy nominations without a win.
In 2018, he released his first gospel album, Bible of Love.
Kool Moe Dee ranks Snoop at No. 33 in his book There's a God on the Mic, and says he has "an ultra-smooth, laidback delivery" and "flavor-filled melodic rhyming". Peter Shapiro describes Snoop's delivery as a "molasses drawl" and AllMusic notes his "drawled, laconic rhyming" style. Kool Moe Dee refers to Snoop's use of vocabulary, saying he "keeps it real simple...he simplifies it and he's effective in his simplicity".
Snoop is known to freestyle some of his lyrics on the spot for some songs – in the book How to Rap, Lady of Rage says, "Snoop Dogg, when I worked with him earlier in his career, that's how created his stuff... he would freestyle, he wasn't a writer then, he was a freestyler," and The D.O.C. states, "Snoop's [rap] was a one take willy, but his shit was all freestyle. He hadn't written nothing down. He just came in and started busting. The song was "Tha Shiznit"—that was all freestyle. He started busting and when we got to the break, Dre cut the machine off, did the chorus and told Snoop to come back in. He did that throughout the record. That's when Snoop was in the zone then."
Peter Shapiro says that Snoop debuted on "Deep Cover" with a "shockingly original flow – which sounded like a Slick Rick born in South Carolina instead of South London" and adds that he "showed where his style came from by covering Slick Rick's 'La Di Da Di'". Referring to Snoop's flow, Kool Moe Dee calls him "one of the smoothest, funkiest flow-ers in the game". How to Rap also notes that Snoop is known to use syncopation in his flow to give it a laidback quality, as well as 'linking with rhythm' in his compound rhymes, using alliteration, and employing a "sparse" flow with good use of pauses.
Snoop re-popularized the use of -izzle speak, particularly in the pop and hip-hop music industry.
Snoop Dogg is a lifelong fan of professional wrestling. On March 30, 2008, Snoop Dogg appeared at WrestleMania XXIV as a Master of Ceremonies for a tag team match between Maria and Ashley Massaro as they took on Beth Phoenix and Melina. On a March 23, 2015 episode of Raw, Snoop Dogg appeared in a segment with Hulk Hogan and Curtis Axel. At WrestleMania 32, he accompanied his cousin Sasha Banks to the ring for her match, rapping over her theme music. He was also inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016.
Broadus made a special guest appearance in All Elite Wrestling on the January 6, 2021, episode of AEW Dynamite, titled New Year's Smash. During this appearance, Snoop appeared in the corner of Cody Rhodes during Rhodes's match with Matt Sydal. He later gave Serpentico a Frog Splash, with Rhodes then delivering a three-count.
Snoop Dogg would join The Miz to host both nights of WrestleMania 39. During Night 1, he accompanied Rey Mysterio in a lowrider during his entrance, paying tribute to the late Eddie Guerrero. On Night 2, he introduced Shane McMahon to face The Miz in another spontaneous match. McMahon would sustain a quad injury during the match prompting Snoop Dogg to improvise and finish the match himself, ultimately defeating Miz. Snoop Dogg's improvisational acts were lauded by wrestlers and executives, including WWE chief content officer Triple H.
**** What They Say
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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No matter how much money you make
Brothers gon talk about you
Yeah, no matter who you are, uhh
Talk about you..
Niggaz gon talk about you (talk about you)(talk about you)
Don't give a fuck about you (fuck about you)(fuck about you)
Just make em read about it (read about it)(read about it)
Fuck what they say about me (fuck what they say about me)
Bitches gon love to doubt me (fuck em, yeah)
I'm livin bout it bout it (bout it)
Nigga this, nigga that, we do this, we do that
Talkin' that shit'll get yo' wig blew back
You knew that, we do that, like it's 'sposed to be done
Back up off me, you gettin too close to me son
It'd be fun if you didn't have a gun
But if you didn't had one you'd probably run; come come
Now spit it from the tip of your tongue, a lil wisdom
gives em somethin' to move to, groove to
The next time you see me again gangsta'd up
Chilling wit my beanie again got many of friends
in b-ball, football, baseball, the penetentianary, the graveyard
the church house and the mess hall
That's why I address y'all, express all Big Dogg
with no flaws, yiggy yes yall touch y'all from up above
Show big love, kept the crippin' alive
as well as the dub, push come to shove
Y'all know how it all was
But niggas still talk about me (talk about me)
Don't give a fuck about me
I made them read about me (read about me)
Don't give a fuck about it
I'm livin' rowdy rowdy
Fuck what they say about me
Long as I'm bout it bout it
Niggas gon talk about you
Bitches gon love to doubt you
I make em read about it
and made em write about it
Fuck what they say about me
I'm livin' bout it bout it
Big D-O-Double G ya know I'm livin' rowdy rowdy
Lemme clear my motherfuckin throat
These niggas in the game is sticky as dope (oh no)
No joke, even ya own kinfolk
They say "Diff'rent Strokes, it takes
Diff'rent Strokes..." Man, fuck that bullshit
Dogg, who you cool with?
I'm down with Jay-Z, Master P, Nas, Ice Cube
Dub C, Mack-10, DMX, Mobb Deep
Ruff Ryders, Eastsidaz, Warren G, Red and Meth
Uncle L, Naughty and Treach
The whole Flava Unit, So So Def
DJ Pooh, KAM, Solo, and the motherfuckin LA Zoo
Pomona, DJ Quik and Blacktone
But them niggaz cross the street know it's really on
Now I can go on and on but I refuse to cause I might lose you
Let's cruise to the soulful sounds
I'm tryin to make y'all get down
And put some soul in ya ass Like James Brown (owwww!)
I feel good now; can you feel that?
It's like goin' bare back, I thought I oughta share dat
Compare dat, an' wear dat 7 days a week
Keep my name out ya mouth
and my business out the motherfuckin' streets
You motherfuckin' geek
Your freak is a freak, I never crept with the ho
I shoulda though, but
But niggas still talk about me (talk about me)
Don't give a fuck about me
I made them read about me (read about me)
Don't give a fuck about it
I'm livin' rowdy rowdy
Fuck what they say about me
Long as I'm bout it bout it
Niggas gon talk about you
Bitches gon love to doubt you
I make em read about it
and made em write about it
Fuck what they say about me
I'm livin' bout it bout it
Big D-O-Double G ya know I'm livin' rowdy rowdy
Yeah
Big Snoop Dogg up in this
Bee-yah
Bee-yah
You know da rest
Can I say it?
BEE-YACH!!!!
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's song "Fuck What They Say" convey a message about how people will always talk about you, no matter what you do or how much money you make. The song's chorus is a repeated phrase that emphasizes this theme: "Niggas gon talk about you (talk about you)(talk about you)/Don't give a fuck about you (fuck about you)(fuck about you)/You livin' bout it bout it (bout it bout it)(bout it bout it)/Just make em read about it (read about it)(read about it)" The verses showcase Snoop Dogg's flow and rap skills, as he talks about his connections to other notable rappers and addresses rumors about himself.
The lyrics to "Fuck What They Say" represent a commentary on the way that people in the entertainment industry are always under scrutiny and subject to gossip and criticism. Snoop Dogg acknowledges this reality, but makes it clear that he doesn't care what others say about him. He suggests that the best way to deal with this type of scrutiny is to simply "make em read about it," by creating great music and continuing to live his life.
The song's verses also include references to several other rappers, including Jay-Z, Master P, Nas, Ice Cube, DMX, Mobb Deep, and more. By listing these rappers, Snoop Dogg is highlighting his connections within the industry and positioning himself as a major player. He also suggests that the rumors and gossip about him are largely baseless, since he has so many famous and respected friends.
Line by Line Meaning
No matter how much money you make
Money can't stop people from talking about you
Brothers gon talk about you
Men will always talk about you
Yeah, no matter who you are, uhh
This applies to anyone
Niggaz gon talk about you (talk about you)(talk about you)
Men will talk about you incessantly
Don't give a fuck about you (fuck about you)(fuck about you)
They don't care about you at all
You livin' bout it bout it (bout it bout it)(bout it bout it)
You're living life to the fullest
Just make em read about it (read about it)(read about it)
Make them read about your accomplishments
Fuck what they say about me (fuck what they say about me)
I don't care about their opinions
Bitches gon love to doubt me (fuck em, yeah)
Women will doubt you but I don't care
I'm livin bout it bout it (bout it)
I'm living my best life
Nigga this, nigga that, we do this, we do that
Some people like to talk tough
Talkin' that shit'll get yo' wig blew back
Talking tough could get you hurt
You knew that, we do that, like it's 'sposed to be done
They should know better than to talk tough
Back up off me, you gettin too close to me son
Keep your distance from me
It'd be fun if you didn't have a gun
It's easy to act tough if you're armed
But if you didn't had one you'd probably run; come come
Without a weapon, you would likely be scared and run away
Now spit it from the tip of your tongue, a lil wisdom
If you have something smart to say, go ahead
gives em somethin' to move to, groove to
Your words can inspire others to action
The next time you see me again gangsta'd up
The next time you see me, I'll be looking tough
Chilling wit my beanie again got many of friends
I have many friends, including those in sports and prison
That's why I address y'all, express all Big Dogg
This is why I'm addressing everyone and showing my confidence
with no flaws, yiggy yes yall touch y'all from up above
I'm almost perfect, a true inspiration
Show big love, kept the crippin' alive
I am loyal to my gang and keep our traditions alive
as well as the dub, push come to shove
I will stand by my gang no matter what
But niggas still talk about me (talk about me)
People are still talking about me
Don't give a fuck about me
They still don't care about me
I made them read about me (read about me)
But at least they are reading about my achievements
I'm livin' rowdy rowdy
I'm still living my best life
Fuck what they say about me
Their opinions don't matter to me
Long as I'm bout it bout it
As long as I'm being true to myself
Bitches gon love to doubt you
Women will always doubt you
I make em read about it
But at least they'll know about my accomplishments
and made em write about it
And they'll be writing about me as well
Big D-O-Double G ya know I'm livin' rowdy rowdy
I'm Snoop Dogg and I'm still living my best life
These niggas in the game is sticky as dope (oh no)
Some people in the music industry can't be trusted
No joke, even ya own kinfolk
Even your own family can't be trusted sometimes
They say "Diff'rent Strokes, it takes Diff'rent Strokes..."
People have different ways of approaching life
Man, fuck that bullshit
But I don't care about that
Dogg, who you cool with?
Who are your friends?
I'm down with Jay-Z, Master P, Nas, Ice Cube
I am friends with some big names in the industry
Dub C, Mack-10, DMX, Mobb Deep
I am also friends with other rappers
Ruff Ryders, Eastsidaz, Warren G, Red and Meth
I have friends in other groups as well
Uncle L, Naughty and Treach
More friends from the industry
The whole Flava Unit, So So Def
I have friends from different labels
DJ Pooh, KAM, Solo, and the motherfuckin LA Zoo
Even people I work with and LA landmarks are my friends
Pomona, DJ Quik and Blacktone
More friends from different areas
But them niggaz cross the street know it's really on
Even my enemies know I'm not to be messed with
Now I can go on and on but I refuse to cause I might lose you
I could keep listing friends but I don't want to bore you
Let's cruise to the soulful sounds
Let's listen to some good music
I'm tryin to make y'all get down
I want you to enjoy this music with me
And put some soul in ya ass Like James Brown (owwww!)
Let this music move you
I feel good now; can you feel that?
I am feeling good and I hope you are too
It's like goin' bare back, I thought I oughta share dat
This good feeling is like going without a condom, I had to share it with you
Compare dat, an' wear dat 7 days a week
Try to keep this feeling with you all the time
Keep my name out ya mouth
Don't talk about me in a negative way
and my business out the motherfuckin' streets
Keep my personal life private
You motherfuckin' geek
You're a nerd
Your freak is a freak, I never crept with the ho
You sleep around but I have never cheated
I shoulda though, but
I was tempted though
Big Snoop Dogg up in this
It's Snoop Dogg here
Bee-yah
Hell yeah
You know da rest
You already know what's up
Can I say it?
Can I say it one more time?
BEE-YACH!!!!
Hell yeah!!!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, CECIL WOMACK, KEITH CLARK
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