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.
Addy
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Bentley, uh
Just touched down and we finna go dumb
Finna go dumb yeah, we on one
Just touched down and we yeah yeah
And you better join us if you can't beat us
Sent your girl to Addy and you gon' meet up
Straight up bout the back
Yeah we don't re-up
Sent your girl to Addy and she gon' meet up
Sent your girl to Addy and she gon' meet up
Sent your girl to Addy and she gon' meet
Just touched down and we finna go dumb
Stepped up in the place, Louis on my waist
Party's on my face, dreads with the fade
She looking like a snack
Girl I wanna taste it
Sneak up on her from the back
Gripping on her waist
And we came here to ball out
All my niggas in here, this party is my bout
You don't call in, I swear you get called out
I drink a up all of the
Drank till we fall out
Going up with no limitations
We gon turn this to a situation
All we need is your participation
Shmop Life, Heartbreak Nation
We ride for real
We gon' let you know the deal
But not sign a deal and we dressed to kill
VVS on my grill need a check for a mill
And you better join us if you can't beat us
Sent your girl to Addy and you gon' meet up
Killing in my palace with my feet up
Straight up bout the back
Yeah we don't re-up
Sent your girl to Addy and she gon' meet up
Sent your girl to Addy and she gon' meet up
Sent your girl to Addy and she gon' meet
Just touched down and we finna go dumb
A real motherfucking Cuban rolling a blunt
27 deep as I walk in the front
Straight to my section, selection Serato
Lingerie models, table full of bottles
Pop one, pop two, knock one, knock two
I'm at the whoop-wop baby girl, stop through
And leave your name at reception
Take my direction this here is inception
Texting, sexting, all of the above
I seen your boyfriend looking at
Me at the club
Nigga walked up on me, like he wanted a fade
Showed me a picture of you
On his Instagram page
I had to stop for a minute
And I thought about it
Let me holla at ya loc
I'll tell you all about it
See thangs'll never change
And that lil' bitch of yours?
She belongs to the gang
And you better join us if you can't beat us
Sent your girl to Addy and you gon' meet up
Killing in my palace with my feet up
Straight up bout the back
Yeah we don't re-up
Sent your girl to Addy and she gon' meet up
Sent your girl to Addy and she gon' meet up
Sent your girl to Addy and she gon' meet
Just touched down and we finna go dumb
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's song "Addy" describe a party atmosphere and the confident, carefree attitude of the artist and his crew. The opening lines talk about arriving at the party in a Bentley and getting ready to have a great time. The repetition of "just touched down and we finna go dumb" emphasizes their excitement and readiness to let loose.
The chorus talks about sending someone's girlfriend to "Addy" (short for address) to meet up. This can be interpreted as the artist asserting his dominance and ability to attract women, suggesting that he can easily take someone else's girl if he wants to. The lyrics also mention being in a palace and chilling with his feet up, further demonstrating his extravagant lifestyle.
The second verse introduces Snoop Dogg's fashion and appearance, mentioning his Louis Vuitton belt and partying with confidence. He expresses his desire to approach a woman from behind and touch her waist, showing his playful and seductive nature. The verse also references his success and how he and his crew are at the party to enjoy themselves and show off.
The third verse adds a confrontational element to the song. Snoop Dogg mentions a confrontation with someone's boyfriend who shows him a picture of the girl in question on social media, implying that she may be disloyal. Snoop Dogg asserts his dominance by stating that the girl belongs to the "gang," suggesting that she is attracted to his lifestyle and fame.
Line by Line Meaning
IIIamsu six speed, uh
We are driving a fast car and feeling excited
Bentley, uh
We are riding in a luxurious Bentley
Just touched down and we finna go dumb
We just arrived and are ready to have a wild time
Finna go dumb yeah, we on one
We are ready to party and have a great time
And you better join us if you can't beat us
If you can't outdo us, you should join us instead
Sent your girl to Addy and you gon' meet up
If you send your girl to Addy's place, you will meet her there
Killing in my palace with my feet up
I'm relaxing in my luxurious home, enjoying my success
Straight up bout the back
We are honest and straightforward about our actions
Yeah we don't re-up
We don't need to restock because we have plenty
Stepped up in the place, Louis on my waist
I entered the venue confidently, wearing my Louis Vuitton belt
Party's on my face, dreads with the fade
I have a festive vibe, with my dreadlocks styled with a fade
She looking like a snack
She looks very attractive and tempting
Girl I wanna taste it
I am interested in getting to know her intimately
Sneak up on her from the back
I approach her stealthily from behind
Gripping on her waist
I hold onto her hips firmly
And we came here to ball out
We are here to have a lavish and extravagant time
All my niggas in here, this party is my bout
All my friends are here, and this party is my event
You don't call in, I swear you get called out
If you don't contribute or participate, you will be called out
I drink a up all of the
I consume all of the alcohol
Drank till we fall out
We drink until we can no longer stand
Going up with no limitations
We are partying without any restrictions
We gon turn this to a situation
We will make this party unforgettable and eventful
All we need is your participation
We want you to join in and have fun with us
Shmop Life, Heartbreak Nation
We are representing the Shmop Life and Heartbreak Nation lifestyle
We ride for real
We are genuine and committed to our lifestyle
We gon' let you know the deal
We will inform you of what's happening and what to expect
But not sign a deal and we dressed to kill
We are not signing any contracts, but we are dressed very stylishly
VVS on my grill need a check for a mill
I have expensive diamonds on my teeth and need a million-dollar payment
A real motherfucking Cuban rolling a blunt
A genuine Cuban person is rolling a marijuana cigarette
27 deep as I walk in the front
I enter with a large group of 27 people
Straight to my section, selection Serato
I go directly to my reserved area with a Serato music selection
Lingerie models, table full of bottles
There are attractive models in lingerie and a table filled with bottles of alcohol
Pop one, pop two, knock one, knock two
We are popping open bottles and taking shots
I'm at the whoop-wop baby girl, stop through
I am at a place called whoop-wop, and I want the girl to come see me there
And leave your name at reception
Please register your name at the front desk
Take my direction this here is inception
Follow my lead, this is like a dream within a dream
Texting, sexting, all of the above
We are engaging in various forms of digital communication, including sexual content
I seen your boyfriend looking at
I saw your boyfriend staring at
Me at the club
He was looking at me when we were at the club
Nigga walked up on me, like he wanted a fade
A guy approached me aggressively, as if he wanted to fight
Showed me a picture of you
He showed me a photo of you
On his Instagram page
The photo was on his Instagram profile
I had to stop for a minute
I needed a moment to think about it
And I thought about it
I pondered the situation
Let me holla at ya loc
Let me have a conversation with you, my friend
I'll tell you all about it
I will explain everything to you
See thangs'll never change
Things will never be different
And that lil' bitch of yours?
And that girl you are with?
She belongs to the gang
She is involved with our group of friends
Just touched down and we finna go dumb
We recently arrived and are ready to have an intensely wild time
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COMPOSER AUTHOR UNKNOWN, SUDAN WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Huey Moo
This song got the SLAPS 💯0🔥
Shay Koewler
Iamsu needs way more credit 🔥 #BossUp2
David Smith
Shay Koewler he's on fire 🔥
Addy Acosta
Addy. no they made a song about me😋😋😋😋😋😋
Addy Coope
Shay Koewler they made a song about me!
Schmidt rock
I love snoops verse it's amazing
Gsw Vera
Iamsu comin w/ the beats and flow nice connection w/ the d.o. Double G
Lukas IR
Can't wait for summer 🔥
N B
the beat itself does something to my soul. soo 🔥🔥and sipping the tune 🔥🔥🔥👊👊
A Ha Ha
i vibe to everything this man makes bruh