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 ***
Snoop Dogg's "10 Lil' Crips" is a rap song that talks about the gang culture prevalent in the East Side of Long Beach, California. The song opens with references to 10 young Crips (members of a notorious gang) running around the neighborhood and looking for trouble. They are proud of their East Side lineage and are known for their flashy rides and ruthless reputation. Snoop sends a warning to outsiders not to mess with them, as it could lead to a full-blown gang war, turning the season into "Crip season."
The lyrics also discuss the allure of making money in the gang world and the risks that come with it. Snoop describes how he wakes up every morning with the sole mission of making more money in the illegal business, with nobody to guide him on the right path. He advises his fellow gang members to stay focused, always carry a gun, and watch their back, as there are countless enemies out to get them. The song's final verse touches on the gang's violent nature and how they have no qualms about stealing or killing to keep their territory under control.
Overall, "10 Lil' Crips" stands as a powerful commentary on the harsh realities of gang culture - the allure of easy money, the risks that come with it, and the price that one has to pay to maintain their status and reputation in the community.
Line by Line Meaning
10 lil' Crip Crip runnin' outside
10 members of the Crip gang are running outside
All from the turf and they bangin' out rides
All of them are from the same neighborhood and are driving around in their cars
Far from a scrub 'cause from the East Side
They are not inexperienced because they are from the East Side of town
Where they don't die, they just multiply
Instead of dying, their gang group grows larger with more members
So don't give them them a reason
Do not provoke them into taking violent actions
To turn it into *** season
Otherwise, they will make it violent and dangerous
The gangsta's back, the bank is fat
The gangster is wealthy and back in business
The gangsta mac in a gangsta 'Lac
The gangster is driving a cool car
Hmm, fools be like, ?Break off some cheese?
Some people are asking for money from the wealthy gangster
Friends and enemies, oh *** please
The gangster does not trust anyone, even supposed friends and enemies
*** You thought who punked you up?
Who did you think was responsible for attacking you?
Stop, you stuck too much, pop drop, you pluck
Stop exaggerating the situation or you might get physically harmed
It's all similar to gettin' laid
Comparing the situation to sexual intercourse
On your back, on the mothaf*** case ***
You'll end up getting harmed if you are not careful
I grind for my shine, 'bout my business
I work hard to be successful and focus on my own affairs
Lunatic on dis *** and I get ignorant
I am wild and crazy when I get drunk or high
Go on and proceed to *** with ease
Continue to underestimate me or provoke me
Wannabes, they can't believe how I leave
People who wish they were like me are amazed at my actions
Look into the mind of a *** that's crazy
Understand the thought process of someone who is mentally unstable
17 years old, still a baby
A young teenager who is still too naive and immature
Gangstas real, they pop the pill
Real gangsters take drugs to cope with their lifestyle
You *** back, young mothaf***, it's like that
Challenge me or retaliate and I'll respond with violence
Wake up in the mornin' lookin' funny and ***
Wake up in the morning feeling hungover or out of it
*** a honey dip 'cause I got money to get
I'm trying to find a girlfriend because I have money to spend
Ain't no books, ain't no help, ain't no road to dis
Education, assistance, and guidance are not easily accessible
Stay focused, young homie, that's the code to dis
Stay determined and concentrated to succeed
Keep a *** in your pocket when you tip through the town
Carry a gun in your pocket when you walk around town
'cause there's a million mothaf*** tryna get you down
Many people want to hurt or take advantage of you
A lotta pain in this game, *** is the thang
The gangster lifestyle is full of hardship, and violence is the norm
If your money right, then you might get you a chain
If you are wealthy, then you can afford to buy expensive jewelry
But if your money is low, there's only one way to go
If you are not rich, then you have to resort to theft
Jack a rapper at a local rap radio show
Rob a musician at a nearby music venue
So mean, so clean, Crip back to tha block
The gangster is a tough, stylish member of the Crip gang
Then brag to da homie, show 'em what you got
Boast and show off to fellow gang members
And they thought we just gangsta rap
They assumed our music was just about being a gangster
Yeah, *** we take your snaps
Yes, we are capable of stealing your belongings
Your shooby dooby, her rubies and your Scooby snacks
Your expensive possessions or valuable items
It's a whole lotta feelin' when you on da East Side
There is a lot of emotion when you are on the East Side of town
On da East Side, we ride
On the East Side, we drive around in our cars
It's a whole lotta dealin' when you on da East Side
There is a lot of illegal activity happening on the East Side
It's a whole lotta stealin' when you on da East Side
There is a lot of theft occurring on the East Side
And it's a whole lotta *** when ya on da East Side
There is a lot of violence happening on the East Side
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, CHAD HUGO, PHARRELL WILLIAMS
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