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.

Bacc in da Dayz
Snoop Dogg Lyrics

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Back in the days on the boulevard of Linden
Back in the days on the boulevard of Linden
Back in the days on the
Back in the days on the
Back in the, back in the, back, back, back, back
Back in the days on the boulevard of Linden
Back in the days on the boulevard of Linden
Back in the days on the boulevard of Linden

Back in the days on the boulevard of Linden (so thirsty)
Back in the days on the boulevard of Linden (yeah)
Back in the days on the boulevard of Linden (what up, good?)
Back in the days on the boulevard of Linden
We used to kick routines and the presence was fitting

I used to come through with the tools and Glocks
Party don't rock like it used to rock
Back door, nigga, I refuse to knock
I beat a nigga up up out his shoes and socks

I used to come through with the tools and Glocks
The party don't rock like it used to rock
Back door, nigga, I refuse to knock
I beat a nigga up up out his shoes and socks

Stand in amazement, picture in the frame
Get with Snoop Dogg, he can put you in the game
Put you on the stage, maybe even front page
Get a little fortune, have a little fame
Kill 'em with class, toast to the boogie while you fill up your glass
So quick, so fast
No razzmatazz, I'm just an eastside nigga
With my gangster ass, twenties
I used to pinch pennies
Only Gs, I don't fuck with no weenies
My clique is sick, it expandin'
To outlaws, riders and bandits
What you gon' do
When we coming to a hood near you?
You know

I used to come through with the tools and Glocks
The party don't rock like it used to rock
Back door, nigga, I refuse to knock
I beat a nigga up up out his shoes and socks

I used to come through with the tools and Glocks
The party don't rock like it used to rock
Back door, nigga, I refuse to knock
I beat a nigga up up out his shoes and socks

What's beef? Cuz', beef is in the kitchen
What you on dog? I'm on a million-dollar mission
How can you get it if you ain't been through shit?
I'm just a seed that was planted by Ruthless
My family tree is so G, we was cut from the cloth called LBC
Crybaby, used to C-Walk at the park
Pitbulls on a leash that would never bark
Real love, real dubs, real [?]
Trip Locc, kin folk, and Wayniac
Peace to the deceased that passed away
"Duces 'n Trayz: The Old Fashioned Way"
What you gon' do
When we pull up in a hood near you?
You know

I used to come through with the tools and Glocks
The party don't rock like it used to rock
Back door, nigga, I refuse to knock
I beat a nigga up up out his shoes and socks

I used to come through with the tools and Glocks
The party don't rock like it used to rock
Back door, nigga, I refuse to knock
I beat a nigga up up out his shoes and socks

(Back in the days on the boulevard of Linden
Back in the days on the boulevard of Linden
Back in the days on the boulevard of Linden
Back in the days on the boulevard of Linden
Back in the days on the boulevard of Linden
Back in the days on the boulevard of Linden
Back in the days on the boulevard of Linden
We used to kick routines and the presence was fitting, fitting)

Yeah, certified official gangsta shit
Unfiltered, like a pack of humps, nigga
Detrimental to all and any that disrespect or deviate from the G calls
It's either hog status or buster status
It ain't no in betweens
You can't wake up and put this on, nigga
Every breath you breathe gotta be committed to this shit
Clappin' niggas, tappin' switches, mackin' bitches
Mansion business and stackin' riches
It's all a part of that lifestyle we created back in the days for the world to follow

G's up, forever
The boss dogg an' Tha General, front line and on the east side

Overall Meaning

The song "Bacc On Da Blocc" by Snoop Dogg and The Eastsidaz features lyrics that reflect on the group's past experiences on the boulevard of Linden. The song is a nostalgic tribute to the group's origins, where they used to "kick routines", party and protect their space. They reminisce about a time when they used to "come through with the tools and Glocks", a reference to street violence that was common in their neighborhood. The group members reflect on their rise to fame, giving advice on how to make it in the industry.

The lyrics of "Bacc On Da Blocc" are filled with gangster themes of violence, money-making, and territorialism, which were common themes in West Coast gangster rap in the '90s. The repeated phrase "Back in the days on the boulevard of Linden" emphasizes the nostalgia that the group feels about their past experiences, while the line "I beat a nigga up up out his shoes and socks" shows that they were not afraid to use violence to protect their territory. Snoop Dogg and The Eastsidaz also reflect on their success and offer words of wisdom to aspiring rappers.

Line by Line Meaning

Back in the days on the boulevard of Linden
Remembering the past on Linden boulevard

We used to kick routines and the presence was fitting
We used to rap and it was perfect for the situation

I used to come through with the tools and Glocks
I used to carry guns with me

The party don't rock like it used to rock
Parties aren't as fun as they used to be

Back door, nigga, I refuse to knock
I won't knock on the back door

I beat a nigga up up out his shoes and socks
I beat a guy so badly he lost his shoes and socks

Stand in amazement, picture in the frame
Be amazed and take a picture to remember the moment

Get with Snoop Dogg, he can put you in the game
Collaborate with Snoop Dogg to become famous

Put you on the stage, maybe even front page
Make you famous on stage and in the news

Get a little fortune, have a little fame
Get some money and become famous

Kill 'em with class, toast to the boogie while you fill up your glass
Maintain dignity and celebrate with a drink

No razzmatazz, I'm just an eastside nigga
No theatrics, I'm just a guy from the eastside

My clique is sick, it expandin'
My group is great and growing

To outlaws, riders and bandits
To those who live outside the law

What you gon' do When we coming to a hood near you?
What will you do when we come to your neighborhood?

What's beef? Cuz', beef is in the kitchen
What is conflict? Because there is conflict in our daily lives

What you on dog? I'm on a million-dollar mission
What are you doing? I'm trying to become rich

How can you get it if you ain't been through shit?
How can you succeed if you haven't been through hardship?

I'm just a seed that was planted by Ruthless
I am a product of Ruthless Records

My family tree is so G, we was cut from the cloth called LBC
My family is so gangster, we are from Long Beach, California

Crybaby, used to C-Walk at the park
I used to dance at the park when I was younger

Pitbulls on a leash that would never bark
I had disciplined pitbulls that never barked

Real love, real dubs, real [?]
Real love, real cars, and something else I don't understand

What you gon' do When we pull up in a hood near you?
What will you do when we come to your neighborhood?

Yeah, certified official gangsta shit
Yes, this is true gangster stuff

Unfiltered, like a pack of humps, nigga
Uncensored, like a pack of cigarettes

Detrimental to all and any that disrespect or deviate from the G calls
Harmful to anyone who doesn't respect or follow the gangster code

It's either hog status or buster status
Either you're a gangster or a loser

You can't wake up and put this on, nigga
You can't just decide to become a gangster overnight

Every breath you breathe gotta be committed to this shit
You have to be fully committed to this gangster lifestyle

Clappin' niggas, tappin' switches, mackin' bitches
Shooting people, changing gears, seducing women

Mansion business and stackin' riches
Doing business in mansions and getting rich

It's all a part of that lifestyle we created back in the days for the world to follow
This is just part of the gangster lifestyle we created for others to follow

G's up, forever
Gangsters up, for life

The boss dogg an' Tha General, front line and on the east side
Snoop Dogg and the General lead the way on the east side

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alan Gorrie, Ali Shaheed Muhammed, Calvin Broadus, James Stuart, James Julius Massey, Kamal Ibn John Fareed, Leon Ware, Malcolm Duncan, Malik Izaak Taylor, Minnie Riperton, Owen Onnie Mc Intyre, Richard Rudolph, Roger Ball, Stephen Ferrone, Tracey Davis

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