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.
Baby Boy
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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I'll always be here for you lady
Baby I'm just tryin'a change the game
So let me work the thang
Let me do my thing
Young, dumb, and full of cum
Lil crazy ass nigga, homie where you from
Tat on my neck, teck on deck
Yeh yeh watch yo step
He wont fuss
He'll just bust
Ask those fucks
I left em in dust
Trust or bust
Cuss and get drunk and talk big shit
Man yo bitch so quick and dip
Hop on the site like like we used to do
Fly handlebars, his All-stars is blue
Keeping it true
7 days a week
And he livin' with his momma
And I heard she a freak
Fucking wit a G
HGC 107
Bald head nigga named Melvin
He telling 'cause how to live and he a felon
He bailin'
Fuck that bullshit he sailin'
You know why
You just a baby boy
Your not the real McCoy
I've been runnin' these streets
You goin' crazy
What about your baby
Why you ridin' with heat
I gotta baby up the street
Another baby mama around the corner
One I just screw
And the other I make love to
But I'm in and out fool
I can't stay with one bitch I gotta keep it pimpin'
But now some drama and I ain't wit it
The nigga that used to knock my song momma up just got out
And mom's threw a nigga out for bangin' on his spouse
And that nigga, now he up in baby's house
What I'm gon' do, should I set it off
And play myself like a fool, I'm-a keep it cool
And see how long this shit gon' last
I scooped up my son he tried to play my wit a ghetto pass
I ain't havin' that, grab my strap, I got to do something
Fresh out but a nigga got to do something
And I'm a baby boy with nothing to lose
Big snoop check it, I'm-a lay him down
God dang it y'all please believe me a baby boy, baby boy
I'm a baby boy gangsta
You just a baby boy
Your not the real McCoy
I've been runnin' these streets
You goin' crazy
What about your baby
Why you ridin' with heat
I know sometimes it get crazy
I'll always be here for you lady
Baby I'm just trying to change the game
So let me work the thang, let me do my thing
Every-time I come and see you
You're telling me what I can and can't do
Girl your losin' your mind
You tell your friends I don't treat you right
You say I'm livin' another life
I wanna make you my wife!
Yes I do babe
Girl you're about to drive me crazy
You cut me down and call me lazy
I guess I'm just another baby boy
Oh no, no oh oh
You just a baby boy
Your not the real McCoy
I've been runnin' these streets
You goin' crazy
What about your baby
Why you ridin' with heat
Do the damn thing
Do the damn thing
Big Snoop Dogg do the damn thing
Big Snoop Dogg, Mr. Tan, Tyrese baby boy
The song "Just A Baby Boy" by Snoop Dogg talks about the struggles of young men growing up in gang-ridden neighborhoods. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and helplessness, as the singer faces many difficulties, including having multiple baby mamas and being involved in violent confrontations. The chorus "You just a baby boy, your not the real McCoy. I've been runnin' these streets, you goin' crazy" highlights the internal conflict of wanting to change his life but also feeling trapped in the cycle of violence and poverty.
The song opens with a plea for understanding and support from his lady. He wants to change the game, but he needs her by his side. The lyrics "Let me work that thang, let me do my thing" express his desire to find a way out of the gangster lifestyle. The verse "Young, dumb, and full of cum, lil crazy ass n***a, homie where you from" establishes the singer's identity as a young man who is easily influenced by street culture. The chorus is repeated throughout the song, underscoring the theme that the singer is still a child in the midst of the chaos of the adult world.
Overall, "Just A Baby Boy" is a poignant and honest reflection on the struggles of young men growing up in tough environments. From the pressures of fatherhood to the lure of the streets, the song illuminates a reality that is often overlooked or misunderstood.
Line by Line Meaning
I know sometimes it might get crazy
Life can get unpredictable and chaotic, but I will always be here to support you in every way.
I'll always be here for you lady
I will stand by you no matter what, my dear.
Baby I'm just tryin'a change the game
I'm aiming to revolutionize things and bring something new to the table.
So let me work the thang
Allow me to do my stuff and handle things my own way.
Let me do my thing
Let me pursue my goals and dreams without interruptions or distractions.
Young, dumb, and full of cum
I was young and foolish and had lots of energy and drive.
Lil crazy ass nigga, homie where you from
I was a little crazy and wild guy who people around me might not understand my origins.
I bang the bet, bang the set
I was loyal to and a prominent member of a particular group of people or organization.
Tat on my neck, teck on deck
I had a tattoo on my neck, and improved tech ready to use whenever necessary.
Yeh yeh watch yo step
Be cautious and careful to avoid any mishaps or trouble.
He wont fuss
I won't engage in unnecessary arguments or fights.
He'll just bust
I will get the job done or do what needs to be done.
Ask those fucks
Inquire from the people that messed with me.
I left em in dust
I defeated them or outshone them with my prowess.
Trust or bust
Either trust or leave me behind.
Cuss and get drunk and talk big shit
Use vulgar language, get drunk, and brag about myself.
Man yo bitch so quick and dip
Your girlfriend changes partners quickly and easily.
Hop on the site like we used to do
Let's go online and browse websites as we had done multiple times.
Fly handlebars, his All-stars is blue
Ride a bike hands-free, and the shoes are of blue color.
Keeping it true
Staying loyal to friends and being honest.
7 days a week
All days of the week, I'm busy or active.
And he livin' with his momma
I'm living with my mother currently.
And I heard she's a freak
People talk about my mother out of some rumors that describe her as sexually adventurous.
Fucking wit a G HGC 107
Engaging with or messing with a Gangsta or tough guy of a particular name or role.
Bald head nigga named Melvin
A bald-headed black man called Melvin; someone in the song or a fictional character.
He telling 'cause how to live and he a felon
He advises me or explains how to live life even though he's a criminal or has committed a significant offense.
He bailin'
He's running away or escaping from something right now.
Fuck that bullshit he sailin'
He's disregarding or ignoring an unpleasant situation and leaving it behind.
You know why
The reason for his action is apparent or should be clear.
I gotta baby up the street
I have a child living on the adjacent road.
Another baby mama around the corner
I have another baby's mother living nearby.
One I just screw
I have a casual sexual relationship with one of them.
And the other I make love to
I have an intimate and affectionate relationship with the other one.
But I'm in and out fool
I'm in and out of these relationships and not committed.
I can't stay with one bitch I gotta keep it pimpin'
I can't remain loyal to one woman; instead, I prefer to keep a pimping attitude and behave that way.
But now some drama and I ain't wit it
However, some issues or conflicts have come up, and I'm not interested in getting involved.
The nigga that used to knock my song momma up just got out
Someone who had made my mother pregnant before is recently released from jail.
And mom's threw a nigga out for bangin' on his spouse
My mother threw that person out from the home for having a violent conflict with his wife.
And that nigga, now he up in baby's house
The same person is now inside the house where my baby resides.
What I'm gon' do, should I set it off
I'm not sure what to do; should I initiate trouble and fight or retaliate aggressively.
And play myself like a fool
And come off as foolish, immature or reckless.
I'm-a keep it cool
I will maintain my composure and stay relaxed.
And see how long this shit gon' last
Observe and wait until this issue will resolve itself naturally or other people will handle it.
I scooped up my son he tried to play my wit a ghetto pass
I picked up my child, and he tried acting all cool and tough like someone from the hood.
I ain't havin' that, grab my strap, I got to do something
I'm not amused or impressed, and I will take out my weapon and do something about it.
Fresh out but a nigga got to do something
Even though I just got into trouble, I still have to do something to protect my family or honor.
And I'm a baby boy with nothing to lose
I'm young, impulsive and unafraid to take risks or undergo challenges.
Big snoop check it, I'm-a lay him down
I'm asking Snoop to listen as I plan to take someone down or defeat him.
God dang it y'all please believe me a baby boy, baby boy
I'm not joking! I really am a young and passionate guy with a lot of ambition and drive.
Do the damn thing
Please facilitate and let me implement my plan or strategy.
Big Snoop Dogg do the damn thing
Snoop, please assist or do your part in making this work out.
Big Snoop Dogg, Mr. Tan, Tyrese baby boy
A shout-out and reference to people like Snoop Dogg, Mr. Tan, and Tyrese in the song.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CALVIN N BROADUS, TYRESE N GIBSON, KEVIN GILLIAM, MR. N TAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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People often forget just how good of a singer Tyrese is
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2023
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A single?
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I mean I don't even know he's a singer
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that coca cola ad just reminds me of this
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That’s a whole fact!
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Old-school respect for you
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In 2024 still listening to it... its a masterpiece
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Brought back that early 2000 classic
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