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.
10 Lil' Crips
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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All from the turf and they bangin' out rides
Far from a scrub 'cause from the East Side
Where they don't die, they just multiply
So don't give them them a reason
To turn it into *** season
Don't give them them a reason
The gangsta's back, the bank is fat
The gangsta mac in a gangsta 'Lac
Hmm, fools be like, ?Break off some cheese?
Friends and enemies, oh *** please
*** You thought who punked you up?
Stop, you stuck too much, pop drop, you pluck
It's all similar to gettin' laid
On your back, on the mothaf*** case ***
I grind for my shine, 'bout my business
Lunatic on dis *** and I get ignorant
Go on and proceed to *** with ease
Wannabes, they can't believe how I leave
Look into the mind of a *** that's crazy
17 years old, still a baby
Gangstas real, they pop the pill
You *** back, young mothaf***, it's like that
10 lil' Crip Crip runnin' outside
All from the turf and they bangin' out rides
Far from a scrub 'cause from the East Side
Where they don't die, they just multiply
So don't give them them a reason
To turn it into *** season
Don't give them them a reason
'cause they'll turn it into Crip season
Wake up in the mornin' lookin' funny and ***
*** a honey dip 'cause I got money to get
Ain't no books, ain't no help, ain't no road to dis
Stay focused, young homie, that's the code to dis
Keep a *** in your pocket when you tip through the town
'cause there's a million mothaf*** tryna get you down
A lotta pain in this game, *** is the thang
If your money right, then you might get you a chain
But if your money is low, there's only one way to go
Jack a rapper at a local rap radio show
So mean, so clean, Crip back to tha block
Then brag to da homie, show 'em what you got
It's a gangsta jack and gangsta plaque
And they thought we just gangsta rap
Yeah, *** we take your snaps
Your shooby dooby, her rubies and your Scooby snacks
It's like 10 lil' Crip Crip runnin' outside
All from the turf and they bangin' out rides
Far from a scrub 'cause from the East Side
Where they don't die, they just multiply
So don't give them them a reason
To turn it into *** season
Don't give them *** a reason
Well 'cause they'll turn it into Crip season
It's a whole lotta feelin' when you on da East Side
On da East Side, we ride
And it's a whole lotta dealin' when you on da East Side
On da East Side, we ride
It's a whole lotta stealin' when you on da East Side
On da East Side, we ride
And it's a whole lotta *** when ya on da East Side
East Side, yeah, we ride
10 lil' Crip Crip runnin' outside
All from the turf and they bangin' out rides
Far from a scrub 'cause from the east side
Where they don't die, they just multiply
So don't give them them a reason
To turn it into *** season
Don't give them them a reason
Well 'cause they'll turn it into Crip season
They say it's crazy out here, it ain't no more fun
I can't walk down the street without my ***
The song “10 Lil’ Crips” by Snoop Dogg explores the life of gang members living in the East Side of California. The song starts off describing 10 little Crip gang members running outside, all from the turf and riding their cars. The lyrics “Where they don't die, they just multiply” refers to the growing numbers of gang members in the East Side. The chorus warns not to give them a reason to turn “it into Crip season,” meaning to avoid any violent confrontations with gang members.
Snoop Dogg’s lyrics delve deeper into the lifestyle of being a gangster in the East Side. The verse “But if your money is low, there's only one way to go, jack a rapper at a local rap radio show” illustrates that some members resort to criminal acts such as robbing rappers at their shows to earn money. The song also delves into the mentality of a gangster’s mind, where they constantly have to be aware of their surroundings and protect themselves from enemies. In the final verse, Snoop Dogg highlights the danger of living in the East Side, where it’s not safe to walk down the street without protection.
Line by Line Meaning
10 lil' Crip Crip runnin' outside
10 Crips are running outside
All from the turf and they bangin' out rides
They are all from the same area and are driving around in cars
Far from a scrub 'cause from the East Side
They are not worthless and come from the East Side
Where they don't die, they just multiply
They don't die easily, and their numbers keep increasing
So don't give them them a reason
Don't provoke them
To turn it into *** season
Or they will retaliate with violence
The gangsta's back, the bank is fat
The gangster is back and rich
The gangsta mac in a gangsta 'Lac
He's driving a fancy car like a true gangster
Hmm, fools be like, ?Break off some cheese?
Some people ask for money
Friends and enemies, oh *** please
Snoop doesn't want to deal with his friends and enemies asking for money
*** You thought who punked you up?
Who do you think intimidated you?
Stop, you stuck too much, pop drop, you pluck
You talked too much and now you're in trouble
It's all similar to gettin' laid
It's like having sex
On your back, on the mothaf*** case ***
Prepared to fight anyone who messes with you
I grind for my shine, 'bout my business
I work hard for my success and focus on what I need to do
Lunatic on dis *** and I get ignorant
I go crazy and become violent when provoked
Go on and proceed to *** with ease
People who want to challenge me can try, but it won't be difficult for me
Wannabes, they can't believe how I leave
People who try to copy me can't believe how successful I am
Look into the mind of a *** that's crazy
See the perspective of a crazy person
17 years old, still a baby
Even though he's young, he's involved in gang life
Gangstas real, they pop the pill
Gangsters are real and use drugs
You *** back, young mothaf***, it's like that
Don't mess with me, I'm young but still dangerous
Wake up in the mornin' lookin' funny and ***
Waking up in the morning, ready to make money
*** a honey dip 'cause I got money to get
Looking for girls to spend money on
Ain't no books, ain't no help, ain't no road to dis
There are no resources or guidance to help me succeed
Stay focused, young homie, that's the code to dis
The key to success is staying focused
Keep a *** in your pocket when you tip through the town
Carry a gun for protection
'cause there's a million mothaf*** tryna get you down
There are a lot of people trying to bring you down
A lotta pain in this game, *** is the thang
Gang life is tough and violence is a part of it
If your money right then you might get you a chain
If you have enough money, you can buy jewelry
But if your money is low, there's only one way to go
If you don't have enough money, you must resort to stealing
Jack a rapper at a local rap radio show
Stealing from a rapper at a radio show
So mean, so clean, Crip back to tha block
Gangster life is tough, but they continue to represent their gang and their roots
Then brag to da homie, show 'em what you got
Showing off what they stole to their friends
It's a gangsta jack and gangsta plaque
Stealing things is part of gangsta life
And they thought we just gangsta rap
People think their music is just for entertainment, but it's part of their life
Yeah, *** we take your snaps
They will steal whatever they can
Your shooby dooby, her rubies and your Scooby snacks
Taking jewelry, money, and anything of value
It's a whole lotta feelin' when you on da East Side
There's a lot of pride in being from the East Side
On da East Side, we ride
They represent the East Side through gang life
And it's a whole lotta dealin' when you on da East Side
There's a lot of business and activity on the East Side
It's a whole lotta stealin' when you on da East Side
Stealing is common on the East Side
And it's a whole lotta *** when ya on da East Side
Violence is common on the East Side
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, CHAD HUGO, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS
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