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.
20 Dollars To My Name
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Nigga 20 dollars to my name
Deep in this dice game
I dust off my knees
I fucked off two g's
Nothing left to do, but buy some shells for my glock
I'm having hard times, grit, and grind
Shit I'm tyring to get mine
Ain't nothing to lose plus I'm living on the frontline
It's a cold twist the way that shit goes
Gotta keep your hands on some motherfuckin' fetty yo
And keep a down bitch for when your money run out
And get you gun out
And shoot'em up till they come out
I'm blowing in the wind
It feels good my friend
Silkk brought the Gin & Juice and my nigga chipped in
I'm amongst killers with a dub in my pocket loc
A drug dealer at the same time I love to smoke
But if I wasn't in this rap game
Would a nigga Snoop Dogg have 20 dollars to his name
Now 20 dollars to my name in this game of drugs
And the only thing we now is gan bangers and thugs
If my yale don't sell how shall we proceed
Because we can't slang the urb, cause we smoke too much weed
Now 20 dollars to my name in this game of drugs
And the only thing we now is gan bangers and thugs
If my yale don't sell how shall we proceed
Because we can't slang the urb, cause we smoke too much weed
I got 19 dollars and 50 cents up in my pocket with what?
With this automatic rocket
Gotta have it to pop it,unlock it, and take me up a hostage
Let'em now this itch of my finger is worser than jock itch
Extended glock clips allow me to cop chips
Erasing cops tips and sisters that pop lip, stop this
Cold blooded killing for ??? this
Soda couldn't rock this
Chop a shelf when I drop this
My ??? can't chop this
The hunger that I hold
Setting here wondering should I take it from his soul
See this here with a hole
Allowed that silencer to blow
And took motherfuckin' lives for less than twenty before
Now with this last 20 dollars I might buy me some douja
Because that weed from Magnolia still have a nigga sober
I seen my nigga nigga from way way back
Me and him used to jack and rock a rental cadillac
He sees my nick, he sees my grill, he says I'm flossin
He sees my wrist, he says damn nigga you flossin
And I'm bossin, and tossin'em up at the same time
So if you thinking about with me it'll be your death in ???
And why put your life in danger over 20 dollars, that's all I got
And my weed habit is so close to smoking powder it ain't worth being
Shot
Now 20 dollars to my name in this game of drugs
And the only thing we now is gan bangers and thugs
If my yale don't sell how shall we proceed
Because we can't slang the urb, cause we smoke too much weed
Now 20 dollars to my name in this game of drugs
And the only thing we now is gan bangers and thugs
If my yale don't sell how shall we proceed
Because we can't slang the urb, cause we smoke too much weed
Now look, I'm fresh up out of jail it feels goo to be on the outside
I had 120 dollars, but I spent a 100 on my ride
Now the only thing I got left is 20 dollars to my name
Nigga want front me some motherfuckin' caine
I told him weed charge it 2 the game
Nigga now now I gotta be on some murder one shit
Some slum shit
Some out the projects dumb shit
Some weed and blunt shit
Some I don't give a fuck shit, where it from shit
Some penitentiary solitary confinement
Never see no motherfuckin' sun shit
Now I got 20 dollars to my motherfuckin' name, and I gotta get more
So I tell nigga hit the floor
I'm about to pull a motherfuckin' kick door
Now whether it's rapping, or jacking, kidnapping, or gun totting
Y'all call me down??? do get scared
I ain't flipped till my guns smoking
It be a hustle just to eat
And it be hard on these streets
Gotta get my hustle on
Got 20 dollars y'all now that shit don't last long picture this
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's "20 Dollars to My Name" describe the struggle of living in a world of drugs, crime, and poverty. The song paints a picture of a desperate situation where the singer only has $20 to his name and is contemplating how to make money. He's been unsuccessful in gambling and has lost $2,000. His next plan is to buy ammo for his gun and rob drug dealers. The singer is trying to make ends meet and survive by any means necessary while living on the front lines. He talks about how he needs to keep his hands on some money and keep a down bitch with him when times get tough. The song has a deep sense of isolation and desperation and portrays the harsh reality of inner-city living.
The lyrics also talk about the dangers of drug use and addiction. The singer mentions that he can't sell his marijuana because he smokes too much of it himself. He's worried about his weed habit and how close it is to smoking something more dangerous. He describes how he only has $20 and is contemplating whether or not to buy more weed or save his money. The song paints a picture of a world where drugs and violence are the only options for survival.
Overall, "20 Dollars to My Name" is a powerful song that depicts the harsh realities of living in the inner city. It portrays the desperate situations people find themselves in and the lengths they will go to just to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
Nigga 20 dollars to my name
I have only 20 dollars to my name
Deep in this dice game
I am deeply invested in this game of chance (gambling)
I dust off my knees
I have lost and I am standing up after kneeling down in disappointment
I fucked off two g's
I have already spent two thousand dollars to no avail
Nothing left to do, but buy some shells for my glock
Having exhausted all other options, I choose to buy ammunition for my gun
Why? so I can rob every known dope spot
The bullets are intended for robbing drug selling locations
I'm having hard times, grit, and grind
I am going through a tough time and must work hard to make ends meet
Shit I'm tyring to get mine
I am trying to look out for myself
Ain't nothing to lose plus I'm living on the frontline
I don't have anything to lose and I am on the front lines of this risky lifestyle
It's a cold twist the way that shit goes
It's a harsh reality, the way things are
Gotta keep your hands on some motherfuckin' fetty yo
I need to keep my hands on some money (cash)
And keep a down bitch for when your money run out
I need to maintain a female partner who will support me when I am low on money
And get you gun out
And make sure to have your gun ready
And shoot'em up till they come out
And shoot until they come out (are killed)
I'm blowing in the wind
I am enjoying life to the fullest
It feels good my friend
It feels good, my friend
Silkk brought the Gin & Juice and my nigga chipped in
Silkk brought Gin & Juice (alcohol) and my friend contributed to the expenses
I'm amongst killers with a dub in my pocket loc
I am in the presence of murderers with twenty dollars in my pocket, loc (location)
A drug dealer at the same time I love to smoke
I am a dealer of drugs but I also enjoy smoking it
But if I wasn't in this rap game
If I wasn't performing rap music
Would a nigga Snoop Dogg have 20 dollars to his name
Would I still have only twenty dollars to my name
Now 20 dollars to my name in this game of drugs
I have only twenty dollars to my name in this environment of drug dealing
And the only thing we now is gang bangers and thugs
The only people we know are violent criminals
If my yale don't sell how shall we proceed
If my 'yale' (slang for drugs) do not sell, what is our next step
Because we can't slang the herb, cause we smoke too much weed
We cannot sell marijuana because we consume it ourselves
I got 19 dollars and 50 cents up in my pocket with what?
I have 19 dollars and 50 cents in my pocket, and then what?
With this automatic rocket
And I have this firearm
Gotta have it to pop it,unlock it, and take me up a hostage
I have to keep the gun handy to use it, unlock it, and take someone as hostage
Let'em know this itch of my finger is worser than jock itch
I would let them know that I am itching to pull the trigger when the opportunity seems right
Extended glock clips allow me to cop chips
Long ammunition helps me to gather more chips (money)
Erasing cops tips and sisters that pop lip, stop this
I am erasing any tips about the police and side-stepping women who talk too much
Cold blooded killing for ??? this
I would kill nonchalantly for things like this
Soda couldn't rock this
This situation is too difficult for a soft drink to handle
Chop a shelf when I drop this
I can break a shelf by using this gun
My ??? can't chop this
I cannot believe that my opponent could avoid being hurt by my firearm
The hunger that I hold
The drive and desire that I possess
Setting here wondering should I take it from his soul
I am here, pondering if I should kill him and take his soul
See this here with a hole
I see this gun with a bullet hole
Allowed that silencer to blow
I permitted the silencer on the firearm to be used
And took motherfuckin' lives for less than twenty before
And I killed people before for less than twenty dollars
Now with this last 20 dollars I might buy me some douja
With my last twenty dollars, I would probably buy myself some marijuana
Because that weed from Magnolia still have a nigga sober
Because the weed from Magnolia has not been strong enough to make me feel high
I seen my nigga nigga from way way back
I have seen my friend from a long time ago
Me and him used to jack and rock a rental cadillac
We used to steal cars and ride a rental cadillac together
He sees my nick, he sees my grill, he says I'm flossin
He notices my gold jewelry and my dental plate and says I'm showing off
He sees my wrist, he says damn nigga you flossin
He notices my wristwatch and comments on how I'm again showing off
And I'm bossin, and tossin'em up at the same time
I am being authoritative and simultaneously disregarding others
So if you thinking about with me it'll be your death in ???
So if you try to oppose me, it could lead to your death
And why put your life in danger over 20 dollars, that's all I got
Why put your life in danger over the measly twenty dollars I have?
And my weed habit is so close to smoking powder it ain't worth being Shot
And my habit of consuming marijuana (weed) is so strong that I am almost like a frequent user of cocaine powder, it's not worth risking my life
Now look, I'm fresh up out of jail it feels good to be on the outside
Now, having been recently released from prison, it feels good to be free
I had 120 dollars, but I spent a 100 on my ride
I had one hundred and twenty dollars, but I spent one hundred of it on my vehicle
Now the only thing I got left is 20 dollars to my name
Now, the only thing left to my name is twenty dollars
Nigga want front me some motherfuckin' caine
Someone wants me to front them some cocaine (give them credit)
I told him weed charge it 2 the game
I refused and told him to consider it as a loss
Nigga now now I gotta be on some murder one shit
Now, that person angers me to the point that I feel like committing murder in the first degree
Some slum shit
Some activity typical of the slum areas
Some out the projects dumb shit
Some foolish activity from the housing projects
Some weed and blunt shit
Some activity involving marijuana (weed) and cigars made from hollowed-out cigars (blunts)
Some I don't give a fuck shit, where it from shit
Some activity that I have no concern about its origin
Some penitentiary solitary confinement
Some activity which will result in solitary confinement in prison
Never see no motherfuckin' sun shit
A future with no sight of sunlight
Now I got 20 dollars to my motherfuckin' name, and I gotta get more
Now, I only have twenty dollars to my name, and I need to get more
So I tell nigga hit the floor
So I warn my opponents to get down on the ground
I'm about to pull a motherfuckin' kick door
I am about to forcibly enter and rob a drug house or dealer's location
Now whether it's rapping, or jacking, kidnapping, or gun totin'
Whether it is rapping (music), robbery, abduction, or carrying weapons
Y'all call me down??? do get scared
You may call me down (someone who has credibility), and nobody becomes frightened
I ain't flipped till my guns smoking
I will not stop shooting until the gun is overheated
It be a hustle just to eat
It's always a struggle (a hustle) just to get something to eat
And it be hard on these streets
And being on these streets is difficult
Gotta get my hustle on
I have to work hard to make money
Got 20 dollars y'all, now that shit don't last long, picture this
I only have twenty dollars which will hardly sustain me, imagine this situation
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, PERCY MILLER, RICHARD JONES, SOULJAH SLIM, VYSHON MILLER
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Joey Turbo
Everybody killed it on this one. Especially Fiend and Slim.
oliverrando
Nah silkk did
Jovian Jenkins
I don't say this often but SILK MURDERED DA VERSE
Plug Marvin
Man you gotta hear that verse he did in Mac cd
Mino38
I was 5 months when this came out😂😂. if I was the age back then as I am now swear I woulda been on this all day I mean shit I am now cause this shit hard ash 🔥🔥
R Johnson
Slim the realest but fiend killed it.
Bob Johnson
You heard im at my beat when I'm doing bad. NO CHOICE NOT TO FAIL.
No Face No Case
Silkk killed it
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My favorite snoop track
oliverrando
20 dollars sometimes i feel like its alot and at the same time i feel like its not