Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally … Read Full Bio ↴Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, television personality and actor. His music career began in 1992 when he was discovered by Dr. Dre and featured on Dre's solo debut, "Deep Cover", and then on Dre's solo debut album, The Chronic. He has since sold over 23 million albums in the United States and 35 million albums worldwide.

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.

Affiliated
Snoop Dogg Lyrics

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I don't want nobody fuckin' with me in these streets, children
I don't want nobody fuckin' with me in these streets, uh-uh
I don't want nobody fuckin' with me in these streets, cause
Ain't nobody got time for that
Ain't nobody got time for that
Ain't nobody got, Ain't nobody got
Ain't nobody got time for that

Real shit mane, no matter where you from
The same rules and regulations apply, the G code

I don't hang in my hood but I bang in my hood, I'm affiliated
See I'm real for my niggas, I kill for my niggas, I'm affiliated
Grew up from the turf, love doin' work, I'm affiliated
See I don't hang in my hood but I bang in my hood

All I bang is that crip shit, trip this
Big Snoop Dogg with my cousin Trick Trick
Put the hammer to your bisquick to your biscuit
Jam with the jelly sellin' grams at the telly
On the telly with the plinug
If you really want it come and get it on the Dinnub
Twenty gang, for life, all my niggas locked down
Know I got em' right
Its a new game, Its a new day
We even got homies in Akron and OK-C
And I'm the [?] go and see em'
Holla at a nigga on the DM
All I know is to bang the beach, (long beach)
Forty years nigga, bangin' the east
And I can't stop and I won't stop
Even though I got a grill, still twenty crip nigga

I don't hang in my hood but I bang in my hood, I'm affiliated
See I'm real for my niggas, I kill for my niggas, I'm affiliated
Grew up from the turf, love doin' work, I'm affiliated
See I don't hang in my hood but I bang in my hood, I'm affiliated

Shit
Pull up, get out, hood up, sit down
No need to stand, he is the man
It is I, he, King, NFZ, so my thrown, a no fly zone
To make sure they mail they're check, fly down LAX
To see my big 'cause, fuck y'all thought this shit was
Turn a couple corners, big homies'll pull up on ya
What we finna' do what the move is
'Cause say the money where the booth is
Go and show the motherfuckers where the truth is
Hold up 'cause I do this, state to state face to face
Straight up G shit, seven mile nigga with the 21 east clique
Love my neighbors, season floor seats Pistons and Lakers

I don't hang in my hood but I bang in my hood, I'm affiliated
See I'm real for my niggas, I kill for my niggas, I'm affiliated
Grew up from the turf, love doin' work, I'm affiliated
See I don't hang in my hood but I bang in my hood, I'm affiliated

State to State, oh

I don't hang in my hood but I bang in my hood, I'm affiliated
See I'm real for my niggas, I kill for my niggas, I'm affiliated

Grew up from the turf, love doin' work, I'm affiliated
See I don't hang in my hood but I bang in my hood, I'm affiliated

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Affiliated" by Snoop Dogg speak to the rapper's loyalty to his gang and his commitment to the "G code" no matter where he is. He makes it clear that he doesn't want anyone messing with him in the streets because he doesn't have time for that. Snoop Dogg identifies as a Crip and tells the listener that all he bangs is "that Crip sh*t". He is also affiliated with other gangs across the country, including the 21 east clique in Detroit. Snoop Dogg states that he grew up on the turf and loves doing work, which could refer to his involvement in criminal activities.

Throughout the song, Snoop Dogg makes it clear that he is "real for his niggas" and is willing to "kill for his niggas". He explains that he doesn't hang in his hood but still bangs in his hood because he is affiliated. This means that even though he may not physically be present in his neighborhood, he still upholds the rules and regulations of his gang. Snoop Dogg ends the song by repeating the chorus, emphasizing his strong affiliation with his gang and the G code.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't want nobody fuckin' with me in these streets, children
Snoop Dogg doesn't want anyone messing with him in the streets, especially innocent children.

Ain't nobody got time for that
Snoop Dogg doesn't have time for drama or people trying to mess with him.

Real shit mane, no matter where you from The same rules and regulations apply, the G code
Regardless of where you come from, there are certain rules in the streets that everyone must follow.

I don't hang in my hood but I bang in my hood, I'm affiliated See I'm real for my niggas, I kill for my niggas, I'm affiliated Grew up from the turf, love doin' work, I'm affiliated See I don't hang in my hood but I bang in my hood
Snoop Dogg may not physically hang out in his neighborhood, but he still represents and fights for it. He loves his friends and is willing to do whatever it takes to protect them. His upbringing in the area has influenced his desire to work hard and make a difference.

All I know is to bang the beach, (long beach) Forty years nigga, bangin' the east And I can't stop and I won't stop Even though I got a grill, still twenty crip nigga
Snoop Dogg is proud of his roots in Long Beach and has been representing the east side for four decades. Despite his success, he still identifies himself as a part of the crip gang.

Shit Pull up, get out, hood up, sit down No need to stand, he is the man It is I, he, King, NFZ, so my thrown, a no fly zone
Snoop Dogg is respected as the leader in his neighborhood and it's clear that he has authority there. No one dares to cross him or his team.

State to State, oh I don't hang in my hood but I bang in my hood, I'm affiliated See I'm real for my niggas, I kill for my niggas, I'm affiliated Grew up from the turf, love doin' work, I'm affiliated See I don't hang in my hood but I bang in my hood, I'm affiliated
Snoop Dogg's reputation and loyalty extend beyond just his own neighborhood. He represents and stands up for his friends and the streets no matter where he goes.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS

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