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.
31 Flavaz
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Just don't let me catch you
In my ice cream truck yeah I got 31 flavors
Stepping out on them in these
Now or Later gators yeah I got 31 flavors
Stepping out on them in these
Now or Later gators yeah I got 31 flavors
Stepping out on them in these
Me and Kurupt with my peddle to the floor
Got a whole lot of gas but I
Don't know which way to go
I'm trying to find a white
Bitch a little snow bunny
Cause the word on the streets is they
Like to give a nigga money
(Me and big snoop nothing but some players
Looking at the bitch except she
Thinking 'bout the paper
Tryna get cracking, active with the action
I'ma tell you with the
Words nigga what's happenin')
The police is on my dick cuz
They all up on my face
Put some yola on a nigga then
They run up in my place
Got that thang in the trunk
3 cases in a month
I don't give a fuck Kurupt
Let me get that blunt
(Cause we just tryna get it
The money and the game
Stepping in this motherfucker
Talent tucker, undercover, bang
And then bustin' on these undercover bustas
Just to G up in the game
Rollin on them thangs)
Bitch you can have a lick you can have a suck
Just don't let me catch you
In my ice cream truck yeah I got 31 flavors
Stepping out on them in these
Now or Later gators yeah I got 31 flavors
Stepping out on them in these
Now or Later gators yeah I got 31 flavors
Stepping out on them in these
Now or Later gators
I got gators on my feet khakis on my leg
Braids in my hair, super dome, super head
Said she gotta lick with it
Wanted me to get with it
Is how we do it, moving real slick with it
(Yea I heard she the best at
It chew it up like spinach
Chew it up 'till she finish man
This bitch is not a gimmick
She's a pro, super ho
She got that super throat)
Living on your own, jibbin' on the phone
Forgivin' when you're wrong
Yea, but that's a whole 'nother conversation
Listen to me spit it to
You with this meditation
(Yo, let's get this money bitch
I got the now or later gators on gangsta shit
Just a little bit, listen to this shit
Just a little bit of game
Spittin' to this bitch)
Bitch you can have a lick you can have a suck
Just don't let me catch you
In my ice cream truck yeah I got 31 flavors
Stepping out on them in these
Now or Later gators yeah I got 31 flavors
Stepping out on them in these
Now or Later gators yeah I got 31 flavors
Stepping out on them in these
Now or Later gators
See you walking on the blue
Carpet music playing loud
King of the west coast Mr big Bow Wow
Ice cream sammich with the grab bag saggin'
Cap illar, I'ma steeler
Got the gold rag flaggin' (I got 31 flavors
3 of my bitches was exclusively
Used to be neighbors
'Till I threw that game on they table
Now they do whatever for me if they're able)
My little homie told me when
He was 20 years old
I'm in love with a bitch
I told him fuck that ho
See I'm his role model with happy dog bottle
Puttin' paint where it ain't
Break a bitch you think I can't?
(I'm just hard in the paint
I'ma do what you can't
Pimpin make a bitch faint
I'ma circle then straight
Get the gat, get the tape nigga, 9, 38
I'ma circle then straight
Got bitches out of state)
Bitch you can have a lick you can have a suck
Just don't let me catch you
In my ice cream truck yeah I got 31 flavors
Stepping out on them in these
Now or Later gators yeah I got 31 flavors
Stepping out on them in these
Now or Later gators yeah I got 31 flavors
Stepping out on them in these
Now or Later gators
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's song "31 Flavaz" depict a confident and boastful narrative of the artist's luxurious lifestyle and success. In the first verse, Snoop emphasizes his abundance of choices and flavors, comparing it to an ice cream truck with 31 different options. He warns others not to cross him or take advantage of his wealth and status. Snoop and Kurupt, another rapper featured in the song, navigate through life and relationships, particularly with white women, who are rumored to be generous with their money. The second verse touches on the challenges and scrutiny that come with Snoop's fame, specifically mentioning police surveillance and the constant need to protect himself. Nonetheless, he remains focused on his music career and financial gains. The chorus repeats the idea of stepping out in style, with the reference to "Now or Later gators" suggesting expensive alligator-skin shoes as a symbol of his success.
Overall, "31 Flavaz" can be seen as a representation of Snoop Dogg's extravagant lifestyle, confidence, and ability to navigate through a world filled with choices and opportunities. It reflects his status as a prominent figure in the hip-hop industry and his determination to succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
Bitch you can have a lick you can have a suck
You can indulge in superficial pleasures, but don't cross me
Just don't let me catch you
In my ice cream truck yeah I got 31 flavors
Stepping out on them in these
Now or Later gators
I have a wide variety of options and I'm flaunting my success and style
Me and Kurupt with my peddle to the floor
Got a whole lot of gas but I
Don't know which way to go
I'm living recklessly, unsure of my direction
I'm trying to find a white
Bitch a little snow bunny
Cause the word on the streets is they
Like to give a nigga money
I'm seeking financial opportunities from a specific type of woman
(Me and big snoop nothing but some players
Looking at the bitch except she
Thinking 'bout the paper
Tryna get cracking, active with the action
I'ma tell you with the
Words nigga what's happenin')
My friend and I are players, focused on women and money, ready to take action
The police is on my dick cuz
They all up on my face
Put some yola on a nigga then
They run up in my place
Law enforcement is targeting me, possibly due to my involvement in illegal activities
Got that thang in the trunk
3 cases in a month
I don't give a fuck Kurupt
Let me get that blunt
I have illegal goods in my car and I'm disregarding the consequences
(Cause we just tryna get it
The money and the game
Stepping in this motherfucker
Talent tucker, undercover, bang
And then bustin' on these undercover bustas
Just to G up in the game
Rollin on them thangs)
We're focused on making money and succeeding in the industry, willing to take risks and confront those who deceive us
I got gators on my feet khakis on my leg
Braids in my hair, super dome, super head
I'm showcasing my flashy style and sexual prowess
Said she gotta lick with it
Wanted me to get with it
Is how we do it, moving real slick with it
She's skilled in oral sex and wants me to engage in it
(Yea I heard she the best at
It chew it up like spinach
Chew it up 'till she finish man
This bitch is not a gimmick
She's a pro, super ho
She got that super throat)
She excels in oral sex, performing it thoroughly and impressively
Living on your own, jibbin' on the phone
Forgivin' when you're wrong
Yea, but that's a whole 'nother conversation
Listen to me spit it to
You with this meditation
Navigating life independently, engaging in casual conversation, and reflecting on my perspective
(Yo, let's get this money bitch
I got the now or later gators on gangsta shit
Just a little bit, listen to this shit
Just a little bit of game
Spittin' to this bitch)
Let's pursue wealth aggressively, with my stylish shoes and assertive attitude, delivering valuable insights to her
See you walking on the blue
Carpet music playing loud
King of the west coast Mr big Bow Wow
Ice cream sammich with the grab bag saggin'
Cap illar, I'ma steeler
Got the gold rag flaggin'
I notice your confident presence, enjoying the attention as a prominent figure. I'm stylishly dressed with an air of authority, flaunting my unique accessories
(I got 31 flavors
3 of my bitches was exclusively
Used to be neighbors
'Till I threw that game on they table
Now they do whatever for me if they're able)
I have a diverse range of women in my life, previously neighbors, who now compete for my attention. They are willing to do anything I ask
My little homie told me when
He was 20 years old
I'm in love with a bitch
I told him fuck that ho
My younger friend shared his infatuation with a woman. I advised him to disregard her and not prioritize her
See I'm his role model with happy dog bottle
Puttin' paint where it ain't
Break a bitch you think I can't?
I'm a figure he looks up to, embracing a carefree lifestyle, challenging norms, and asserting my dominance over women
(I'm just hard in the paint
I'ma do what you can't
Pimpin make a bitch faint
I'ma circle then straight
Get the gat, get the tape nigga, 9, 38
I'ma circle then straight
Got bitches out of state)
I'm aggressive and assertive, doing things others can't. My pimping skills are so powerful they can overwhelm women. I know how to navigate challenges and I have women from different states
Bitch you can have a lick you can have a suck
Just don't let me catch you
In my ice cream truck yeah I got 31 flavors
Stepping out on them in these
Now or Later gators
You can indulge in superficial pleasures, but don't cross me
Stepping out on them in these
Now or Later gators yeah I got 31 flavors
Stepping out on them in these
Now or Later gators yeah I got 31 flavors
Stepping out on them in these
Now or Later gators
I'm confidently flaunting my success and style, standing out from the crowd
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@MistaGeeFunk
Hehe glad snoop mentioned this song/album on GGN, cus more people need to check it out. kinda slept on
@drknapkin
+MistaGeeFunk so funky
@ozzynavarrete9060
I still remember when this shit dropped
@realnickshea
MistaGeeFunk said he produced it. Fire song
@ToroidalVortexLove
Damn, DJ Premier was not frontin, this goes hard as a motherfucker.
@mabuie
Premier and Snoop sent me here
@SnowboarddLifestyle
what does preemo have to do with this ?
@KiddNike305
SnowboarddLifestyle Preemo was on ggn & he mentioned this track, now all these squares here listening for the first time damn near a decade after it was released..
@kdad64
Goldie Better late than never for the neophytes to get educated!
@KiddNike305
Kyle Stroud True..