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 Minutes
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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We gotta go some for the hood that's on the real
Yeah, this is a public service announcement from the motherfucking LBC
Yeah, check this out cause
Hey yo Goldie Loc
let's do this for the homies in the hood
The dub, what up
But this is where I'm from
3-2-1 I can't cum
No other way
No way, no how
You know the bowwow do it Long Beach style
To the fullest young nigga row
With my steal I cap home feeling like a O
No he didn't, yes he did
Bank your chin in her crib
This ain't no fed
But now he did
On the other side where the cowboys at
Where the brown blast black
And the black blast right back
That's a fact in the city where I'm from
You better get ready
Cause here they kitty come cum
Nigga we can dumb on your bitch ass
I ain't tripping caus I'm from the old school
And I never hesita to blast
See, we be inning
You gotta beginning to win
Holla back nigga in 20 minutes
Gimme your mic and watch me brake these niggas
How they figga
Busters get shot trying to plot
Blew the dice hit them twice hit a seven
Now Snoop watch me trip when I back your eleven
Mix for licks to double my chips
Some bangers so much I got cheers even go to there
Now back up and watch me stack up my dirt
I steal like G'z when you woke up and it hurt
Watch me try matches no need for no practice
Fuck around and get straight stoned with the package
Dogg get the weed banging
How the homies feel
If me and you left here for hanging
I feel like giving it up
Cause I'm a young nigga living it up
Me and Snoop ain't give a fuck
20 minutes to get your see-walk on
You know I get my ride on all on his own
Check this out dog, you don't know me shit
You know I represent the eastside Long Beach with the crip nigga
Two's, O's, fo's and hoes
Nigga only fucking with the real 2-0's
20 minutes, 20 minutes
Holla at me, 20 minutes
Deuce, fo's, hoes and clothes
Nigga only fucking with the real 2-0's
20 minutes, 20 minutes
Holla at me, 20 minutes
We ride
Sliding of to the eastside
Hoo-ride, to homicide
Rollin in the G-ride
So what y'all bustas gon'do
When the pimps, bangers and hustlaz smash on you
One for the money
And too for the sjizzo
I'm lil Goldie Loc that gives a fuck about a hizzo
Three to the fizzo
And five to the sizacks
My nigga snoop dogg gives a fuck about a bi-zitch
Yeah you hearded from me, mmm,
Authograve that ass
Nigga, L-A-L-G
Little Goldie Loc
Goldie locks the same thang
Smashing for the hood caus I wanted to gangbang
Will I change
Hell nah nigga
Quick to jack that ass to make my bank roll bigga
Trip
I shot em down
I shot em , shot em down
And if the too damn big
Then I cut em , cut em down
Nigga where the pound
Hell yeah I'm from the pound
Nigga how that sound
Dogg pound bounce
I got homies from the dub that bang everyday
I got homies from the hood that do the same all day
I keep my feet real close to the street
And keep my hands real close to the heat
I'm not descreet when it comes to the dogg
I'm a real O like eight-ball
We see now us by the gang-banging
Crack-slanging, entertain us
Sipping silver set not to contain us
Asking which one of y'all niggas want to scrap
We can do it G-style
Motherfucker strap
Just like I taught nigga
You got caught
Ol'bitchass nigga droppin all that soul
You see, first thangs first when your a grown man
You gotta get up, get out and get your own man
See, I don't owe you and you don't owe me
It's 1999 I'm the OG
Respect your G'z is what my homies told me
So I show real love to the dubs
20 minutes, 20 minutes cause
yeah, nigga 20 minutes cause
And like I said
Deuce, fo's, hoes and shows
Nigga only fucking with the real 2-0's
Yeah 20 minutes
Holla at me nigga like I said
Two's, fo's, hoes and shows
Nigga only fucking with the real 2-0's
20 minutes, 20 minutes
Holla at me cause
20 minutes
Roll, roll, roll your dubs
Eastside I-T-see
Roll your dogging doggy dogg
Nigga this D-P-G
The song "20 Minutes" by Snoop Dogg is a rap track that first appeared on his 1999 album "No Limit Top Dogg". The song features Goldie Loc and is primarily centered around the two rappers expressing their pride and loyalty to their Long Beach neighborhood as well as the importance of staying true to oneself. The title of the song, "20 Minutes," refers to the amount of time that it takes for Snoop and Goldie to complete their gangsta talk with their peers on the street. The song has a catchy beat and the lyrics are filled with references to drug dealing, gun violence, gang banging, and other topics that are often associated with the life of a Los Angeles gangbanger.
The first verse of the song, performed by Snoop Dogg, sets the tone for the rest of the track. The rapper takes on the role of a streetwise gangster, bragging about his street smarts and his ability to navigate through the dangerous neighborhoods of L.A. with ease. He also makes it clear that he is willing to do whatever it takes to protect his neighborhood and his homies from rival gangs.
The second verse, performed by Goldie Loc, follows a similar theme. The rapper raps about his own experiences growing up in Long Beach and the importance of staying true to oneself. He emphasizes the need for loyalty and solidarity among gang members and encourages his listeners to always have each other's backs. Overall, the song is a solid example of West Coast gangsta rap that remains popular with fans of the genre to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey yo Goldie Loc let me hear some dog (puff)
Hey Goldie Loc, play some music for us
We gotta go some for the hood that's on the real
We need to do something for our neighborhood that's honest and genuine
Yeah, this is a public service announcement from the motherfucking LBC
I'm here to share an important message from Long Beach, California
Yeah, check this out cause
Listen to this carefully because
let's do this for the homies in the hood
Let's do this for our friends in the neighborhood
The dub, what up
What's up, Long Beach
No disrespect to them other hoods
I mean no offense to other neighborhoods
But this is where I'm from
But Long Beach is my hometown
3-2-1 I can't cum
I can't fail or back down
No other way
There's only one way
No way, no how
Absolutely no chance
You know the bowwow do it Long Beach style
You know I do it in the distinct Long Beach way
To the fullest young nigga row
I fully embrace my youth and hustle
With my steal I cap home feeling like a O
With my gun, I protect my neighborhood feeling powerful
No he didn't, yes he did
He did something unexpected and surprising
Bank your chin in her crib
Knock someone out in their own home
This ain't no fed
This isn't something done by law enforcement
But now he did
But he still accomplished it
On the other side where the cowboys at
In the opposing territory where the enemies reside
Where the brown blast black
Where the Hispanic gang members attack the African-American ones
And the black blast right back
And the African-American gang members retaliate
That's a fact in the city where I'm from
It's a reality in my hometown
You better get ready
You should prepare yourself
Cause here they kitty come cum
Because the opposition is approaching
Nigga we can dumb on your bitch ass
We can act foolishly and aggressively towards you
I ain't tripping caus I'm from the old school
I'm not worried because I come from traditional principles
And I never hesita to blast
And I never hesitate to use violence
See, we be inning
We're starting and gaining momentum
You gotta beginning to win
You need to start in order to succeed
Holla back nigga in 20 minutes
Respond to me within 20 minutes
Gimme your mic and watch me brake these niggas
Give me the microphone and witness me defeat these enemies
How they figga
How do they reckon
Busters get shot trying to plot
Foolish individuals get shot while planning their attacks
Blew the dice hit them twice hit a seven
Took a risk, succeeded twice, achieved great success
Now Snoop watch me trip when I back your eleven
Now watch me take a psychedelic trip with the music
Mix for licks to double my chips
Combine various strategies to multiply my wealth
Some bangers so much I got cheers even go to there
I have so many passionate supporters that they cheer even for my opponents
Now back up and watch me stack up my dirt
Now step aside and witness me accumulate my earnings
I steal like G'z when you woke up and it hurt
I take what I want just like a gangster, causing pain when you realize your losses
Watch me try matches no need for no practice
Observe my attempts, I don't need practice to succeed
Fuck around and get straight stoned with the package
Engage in risky behavior and end up stoned with the drugs
Dogg get the weed banging
Snoop Dogg enjoys smoking marijuana
How the homies feel
How do my friends feel
If me and you left here for hanging
If we were left here to face consequences alone
I feel like giving it up
I feel like quitting or surrendering
Cause I'm a young nigga living it up
Because I'm a young man enjoying life to the fullest
Me and Snoop ain't give a fuck
Both Snoop Dogg and I don't care
20 minutes to get your see-walk on
You have 20 minutes to show off your see-walk dance
You know I get my ride on all on his own
I enjoy driving alone
Check this out dog, you don't know me shit
Listen closely, you don't know anything about me
You know I represent the eastside Long Beach with the crip nigga
I proudly represent the Crip gang from the east side of Long Beach
Two's, O's, fo's and hoes
Couples, money, cars, and women
Nigga only fucking with the real 2-0's
I only associate with genuine individuals from 20th Street
20 minutes, 20 minutes
Only 20 minutes remain
Holla at me, 20 minutes
Contact me within 20 minutes
Deuce, fo's, hoes and clothes
Couples, money, women, and fashion
Nigga only fucking with the real 2-0's
I only associate with genuine individuals from 20th Street
20 minutes, 20 minutes
Only 20 minutes remain
Holla at me, 20 minutes
Contact me within 20 minutes
We ride
We travel or move together
Sliding off to the eastside
Moving to the east side of the city
Hoo-ride, to homicide
Driving in a car that can lead to violence
Rollin in the G-ride
Driving in a gangsta or luxurious car
So what y'all bustas gon'do
So what will you losers do
When the pimps, bangers and hustlaz smash on you
When the successful and influential people overpower and defeat you
One for the money
The first action for financial gain
And too for the sjizzo
The second action for success and status
I'm lil Goldie Loc that gives a fuck about a hizzo
I'm Goldie Loc, not caring about a promiscuous woman
Three to the fizzo
The third action for personal satisfaction
And five to the sizacks
The fifth action for triumph and respect
My nigga snoop dogg gives a fuck about a bi-zitch
Snoop Dogg also doesn't care about a promiscuous woman
Yeah you hearded from me, mmm
Yeah, you heard it from me
Authograve that ass
Deal with that situation permanently
Nigga, L-A-L-G
Los Angeles Long Beach Gangsta
Little Goldie Loc
Goldie Loc in his younger days
Goldie locks the same thang
Goldie Loc represents the same thing
Smashing for the hood caus I wanted to gangbang
Representing the neighborhood because I wanted to participate in gang activities
Will I change
Will I transform or evolve
Hell nah nigga
Hell no, I won't
Quick to jack that ass to make my bank roll bigga
Quick to rob someone to increase my wealth
Trip
Go on a psychedelic journey
I shot em down
I shot them, killed them
And if the too damn big
And if they're too powerful or influential
Then I cut em down
Then I bring them down or defeat them
Nigga where the pound
Hey, where are the gang members
Hell yeah I'm from the pound
Of course, I'm from the gang
Nigga how that sound
How does that sound to you
Dogg pound bounce
The Dogg Pound gang is active and energetic
I got homies from the dub that bang everyday
I have friends from the 20th Street gang who engage in gang activities regularly
I got homies from the hood that do the same all day
I have friends from my neighborhood who do the same things throughout the day
I keep my feet real close to the street
I stay connected to the realities of the neighborhood
And keep my hands real close to the heat
And keep my hands ready to use weapons
I'm not descreet when it comes to the dogg
I'm not secretive when it comes to my gang affiliation
I'm a real O like eight-ball
I'm a true original gangster like an eight-ball in pool
We see now us by the gang-banging
We see ourselves through the lens of gang activities
Crack-slanging, entertain us
Crack dealing entertains us
Sipping silver set not to contain us
Drinking expensive liquor doesn't control us
Asking which one of y'all niggas want to scrap
Challenging someone to a physical fight
We can do it G-style
We can do it with gangsta style and aggression
Motherfucker strap
Motherfucker, arm yourself
Just like I taught nigga
Exactly as I instructed, my fellow
You got caught
You got caught up or arrested
Ol'bitchass nigga droppin all that soul
Old weak individuals giving up their pride
You see, first thangs first when your a grown man
You see, as a mature adult, the most important thing
You gotta get up, get out and get your own man
You need to rise and achieve independence
See, I don't owe you and you don't owe me
You don't owe me anything and vice versa
It's 1999 I'm the OG
In 1999, I'm the original gangster
Respect your G'z is what my homies told me
My friends advised me to respect fellow gang members
So I show real love to the dubs
So I demonstrate genuine affection for the 20th Street gang
20 minutes, 20 minutes cause
Only 20 minutes remain
yeah, nigga 20 minutes cause
Yeah, my friend, 20 minutes remain
And like I said
As I previously mentioned
Deuce, fo's, hoes and shows
Couples, money, women, and parties
Nigga only fucking with the real 2-0's
I only associate with genuine individuals from 20th Street
Yeah 20 minutes
Yeah, only 20 minutes remain
Holla at me nigga like I said
Contact me, my friend, as I previously mentioned
Two's, fo's, hoes and shows
Couples, money, women, and parties
Nigga only fucking with the real 2-0's
I only associate with genuine individuals from 20th Street
20 minutes, 20 minutes
Only 20 minutes remain
Holla at me cause
Contact me because
20 minutes
Only 20 minutes remain
Roll, roll, roll your dubs
Drive, drive, drive your Lowrider cars
Eastside I-T-see
Representing the east side of Long Beach
Roll your dogging doggy dogg
Drive your gangsta, Snoop Dogg-style cars
Nigga this D-P-G
This is the Dogg Pound Gang
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, KEIWAN SPILLMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ohiorichkid
Bruh this shit sooo HARD!!!!! S/o SNOOP & GOLDIE LOC..YALL killlllled this shit cuz
Relly Pendergrass
Smoke 3 blunts to this album ⚡️ Snoop came back with the fire incorporating his west coast natives/vets. Good mesh between both. This a classic album to me.
Jamaal Davis
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I had the album the day it came out this is another snoop classic
0G
Goldie Loc.... Did his Thang on this Beat 💯
Kittay
💯💯💯
Patrick Provencher
I realize through the reality they droppin that although ive been in the streets for 30 years and been bumpin these sounds for atleast the same amount of time that life is a lesson and im still learning have respected things in life i really didnt even new existed.
Good Vibes TV
this shit still go hard in 2017💯💯
Anthony Walker
young mackie tosh: It'll go harder in 2020!!
Rob S.
2018
Dustin Albers
Hot JJ Dog not really