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.

Back Up Off Me
Snoop Dogg Lyrics

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What's up y'all? It's the mean-ster green-ster
This should be played in residential neighborhoods
Clubs, cars, at high volume
Get (?) wodies, at high volume

Unnnnnghhh! Where all my no limit soldiers at?
What? What? What? What? Where y'all at?
What? What? What? What? (Throw 'em up, throw 'em up, throw 'em up)

What? What? What? What? (Get 'em up, get 'em up, get 'em up)

I'm a down south nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I'm a west coast nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I'm a east coast nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I'm a midwest nigga so fuck y'all niggaz

I'm a down south nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I'm a west coast nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I'm a east coast nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I'm a midwest nigga so fuck y'all niggaz

Rented gat in his ride, wodie throw 'em up high
We some no limit soldiers 'til the day that we die
And everybody in my click be rowdy (unnnnghhh)
(?) Boot up, or shut up, or get routed!
I'm from the streets and I hang with killers
I make music by the ghetto for the thugs and killers
Wodie respect my hood, screamin c-p-3
Nigga and magic and snoop, over there with me
Cause I'm a uptown nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
If we got problems we gon' bust them triggers
Throw them thangs boy, like sugar shane mosley
Shake them haters, cause y'all can't hold me

I'm a down south nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I'm a west coast nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I'm a east coast nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I'm a midwest nigga so fuck y'all niggaz

I'm a down south nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I'm a west coast nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I'm a east coast nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I'm a midwest nigga so fuck y'all niggaz

Get bucked up, nigga tear da club up
If you ain't bout gettin rowdy then back the fuck up
Y'all, know when I'm comin you hear the chopper go blaka blaka
I came to tear the roof off this motherfucker
The hyper y'all get the harder I spit (whooo!)
And won't stop until they start a fight in this bitch!
When I touch the mic I set the bitch on fire
Who say they harder? They a motherfuckin liar!
I touch the stage the crowd go crazy (ahhh!)
The devil raised me, you motherfuckers can't fade me
Mr. 9th ward, better respect this
I keep my head in the air because I know I'm the shit!

I'm a down south nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I'm a west coast nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I'm a east coast nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I'm a midwest nigga so fuck y'all niggaz

I'm a down south nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I'm a west coast nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I'm a east coast nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I'm a midwest nigga so fuck y'all niggaz

B-o-u-t bout it (bout it)
Tear this motherfuckin club up, nigga get rowdy
Big Snoop d-o-double-g in this sonuvabitch (beitch)
Gotcha runnin cause I'm comin with that south shit
Close your mouth bitch, dogghouse bitch
Whatchu thought motherfucker? We gon' stay rich
Well, the sayin goes, we slangin hoes
While y'all be payin hoes, we g'd up
And we pushin these pony-ups
And the heat goes where the homie goes
And the homie knows
No limit and dogghouse keep it crack-a-lackin
Mackin actin, rip-rackin, gun clappin and chip stackin

Back up off me!
Bitch, get off me!
Better back up off me!
Bitch, get off me!
Better back up off me!
Bitch, get off me!
Better back up off me!
Bitch, get off me!
Better back up off me!
Bitch, get off me!
Better back up off me!
Bitch, get off me!
Better back up off me!
Bitch, get off me!
Better back up off me!
Bitch, get off me!

I'm a 3rd ward nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I'm a 9th ward nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I'm a long beach nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I'm a no limit nigga so fuck y'all niggaz

Shake them haters off, shake them haters off
Shake them haters off, shake them haters off
Shake them haters off, shake them haters off
Now which one of y'all motherfuckers (??)
Back the fuck up!!

Shake them haters off, shake them haters off
Shake them haters off, shake them haters off
Shake them haters off, shake them haters off
Shake them haters off, shake them haters off

Shake them haters off, shake them haters off
Fuck the world nigga, haha (beotch)
We back wodie! No limit! Snoop! (woof woof) p! And magic
So what I want y'all to do right now
Bounce! (shake them haters shake them haters shake them haters off)
Motherfucker

Shake them haters off, shake them haters off
Shake them haters off, shake them haters off
Shake them haters off, shake them haters off
Shake them haters off, shake them haters off
Shake them haters off, shake them haters off
Shake them haters off, shake them haters off
Shake them haters off, shake them haters off
Shake them haters off, shake them haters off
Shake them haters off, shake them haters off

Yo snoop, it's your country uncle master p man
The black Tony Montana, I wanna tell you
Thank you for ery'thing you did for no limit
We won the fuckin war together
We can do what we wanna do after this
It ain't no limit snoop, you been good to me
Now it's time for me to be good to you
I'm 'bout to give you your own blocks wodie
You do what you wanna do
Bring 'em in, we get the kilos from the south to the west
We ship 'em, give it to the world
Sell it to the fuckin record stores!
Tell the fuckin haters to shut up!
'Cause it still ain't no limit
I know they thought this was "tha last meal"
But they don't realize it ain't the last deal snoopy
It's me and you baby, let's toast to success!

Dogghouse, no limit, to the fuckin world man!
"Last meal" on that puta, you fuckin cockroaches!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's "Back Up Off Me" are a direct call to action. They demand that the listener turn up the volume and play it at high volume in residential neighborhoods, clubs, and cars. Snoop sends a message to the haters that they need to back up and respect his gangsta. The chorus repeats the phrase "back up off me" several times, punctuated by one explictly vulgar term, to emphasize the point.

Moreover, the lyrics are about maintaining a sense of identity and loyalty to one's hometown, regardless of where that may be. For Snoop, whether he's from the South, West, East, or Midwest, he's willing to go to great lengths to protect his home turf from those who seek to disrespect it. The song is collaboration with Master P and Mr. Magic, two rappers who are also known for rapping about their hometowns and street credibility.

In short, "Back Up Off Me" is a straightforward, hard-hitting track that showcases the gangsta rap style that was popular during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Its lyrics emphasize the importance of loyalty, respect, and maintaining a sense of identity in a world full of haters.

Line by Line Meaning

What's up y'all? It's the mean-ster green-ster
Greetings everyone, it's the tough and powerful Snoop Dogg

This should be played in residential neighborhoods
This song should be played in residential areas to make a statement

Clubs, cars, at high volume
Whether it's in clubs or cars, play it loud

Get (?) wodies, at high volume
Get your friends and party hard, blasting the music

Unnnnnghhh! Where all my no limit soldiers at?
Calling out to all the loyal fans and supporters of No Limit

What? What? What? What? Where y'all at?
Where is everyone? Let me hear you respond with enthusiasm

What? What? What? What? (Throw 'em up, throw 'em up, throw 'em up)
Raise your hands and show your support

What? What? What? What? (Get 'em up, get 'em up, get 'em up)
Raise your hands even higher and get hyped up

I'm a down south nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I come from the southern region of the United States, so I don't care about those who oppose me

I'm a west coast nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I represent the west coast, so I don't have any respect for those who go against me

I'm a east coast nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I also have ties to the east coast, but that doesn't mean I have any love for my enemies

I'm a midwest nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I have connections to the midwestern region, but I have no regard for my haters

Rented gat in his ride, wodie throw 'em up high
In his car, with a borrowed gun, my friend throws his hands up high

We some no limit soldiers 'til the day that we die
We are loyal soldiers of the No Limit crew, committed until our last breath

And everybody in my click be rowdy (unnnnghhh)
Everyone in my crew is wild and energetic, making their presence known

(?) Boot up, or shut up, or get routed!
Be prepared to fight, or keep quiet and stay out of our way

I'm from the streets and I hang with killers
I come from a rough background and associate with dangerous individuals

I make music by the ghetto for the thugs and killers
I create music that resonates with the people from the ghetto and those involved in criminal activities

Wodie respect my hood, screamin c-p-3
I demand respect for my neighborhood, and I proudly represent the C-P-3 area

Nigga and magic and snoop, over there with me
My friends Magic and Snoop Dogg are standing by my side

Cause I'm a uptown nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I come from the uptown area, so I have no respect for my adversaries

If we got problems we gon' bust them triggers
If we encounter any issues, we won't hesitate to use our guns

Throw them thangs boy, like sugar shane mosley
Fight back and throw punches like the famous boxer Sugar Shane Mosley

Shake them haters, cause y'all can't hold me
Ignore the haters and keep doing my thing because they can't stop me

Get bucked up, nigga tear da club up
Get hyped and cause chaos in the club

If you ain't bout gettin rowdy then back the fuck up
If you're not prepared to get wild, then stay away

Y'all, know when I'm comin you hear the chopper go blaka blaka
You know I'm arriving when you hear the sound of gunfire

I came to tear the roof off this motherfucker
I'm here to cause mayhem and create a wild atmosphere

The hyper y'all get the harder I spit (whooo!)
The more excited you get, the more intense my rap becomes

And won't stop until they start a fight in this bitch!
I'll keep going until a fight breaks out in this place

When I touch the mic I set the bitch on fire
When I grab the microphone, I bring so much energy that it feels like the venue is on fire

Who say they harder? They a motherfuckin liar!
Anyone claiming to be tougher than me is simply lying

I touch the stage the crowd go crazy (ahhh!)
When I step on the stage, the crowd goes wild

The devil raised me, you motherfuckers can't fade me
I've grown up in a difficult environment, and nothing can bring me down

Mr. 9th ward, better respect this
I come from the 9th ward, show some respect

I keep my head in the air because I know I'm the shit!
I hold my head high and show confidence because I know I'm the best

B-o-u-t bout it (bout it)
I'm all about that life, no doubt about it

Tear this motherfuckin club up, nigga get rowdy
Let's go wild and cause chaos in this club

Big Snoop d-o-double-g in this sonuvabitch (beitch)
It's the legendary Snoop Dogg in the building, don't mess with him

Gotcha runnin cause I'm comin with that south shit
I have people scared and running away because I bring that unique southern style

Close your mouth bitch, dogghouse bitch
Shut up and listen, this is the Dogghouse crew speaking

Whatchu thought motherfucker? We gon' stay rich
Did you really think we would lose our wealth? Think again, we're staying rich

Well, the sayin goes, we slangin hoes
As the saying goes, we're attracting and having relationships with women

While y'all be payin hoes, we g'd up
While others spend money on women, we remain gangster'd up

And we pushin these pony-ups
We're promoting our record label and its artists

And the heat goes where the homie goes
Wherever my friend goes, trouble and violence follow

And the homie knows
My friend understands this and is not afraid

No limit and dogghouse keep it crack-a-lackin
Both No Limit and Dogghouse keep the intensity and excitement going

Mackin actin, rip-rackin, gun clappin and chip stackin
We're smooth-talking, making moves, causing chaos, firing guns, and making money

Back up off me!
Stay away from me and give me some space!

Bitch, get off me!
Stop bothering me, woman!

Better back up off me!
You better step back and leave me alone!

I'm a 3rd ward nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I come from the 3rd ward, so I have no respect for my enemies

I'm a 9th ward nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I also come from the 9th ward, and I don't care about those who oppose me

I'm a long beach nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
I represent Long Beach, and I have no regard for my adversaries

I'm a no limit nigga so fuck y'all niggaz
Being part of the No Limit crew, I don't have any respect for those who go against us

Shake them haters off, shake them haters off
Ignore the haters, brush off their negativity

Now which one of y'all motherfuckers (??)
I'm calling out one of you who are causing trouble

Bring 'em in, we get the kilos from the south to the west
Let's bring them in, we obtain large quantities of drugs from the southern to the western regions

We ship 'em, give it to the world
We ship the drugs and distribute them globally

Sell it to the fuckin record stores!
We even sell drugs to record stores, indicating a corrupt industry

Tell the fuckin haters to shut up!
We command the haters to stop talking and criticizing us

'Cause it still ain't no limit
No Limit is still going strong and has no boundaries

I know they thought this was 'tha last meal'
People may have believed that this would be the end of our success

But they don't realize it ain't the last deal snoopy
They don't understand that there are still many more deals and accomplishments to come

It's me and you baby, let's toast to success!
It's just you and me, Snoop Dogg, let's celebrate our achievements

Dogghouse, no limit, to the fuckin world man!
Dogghouse and No Limit are a force to be reckoned with, representing on a global scale

"Last meal" on that puta, you fuckin cockroaches!
My album 'Last Meal' is a threat to all our enemies, those insignificant creatures

Shake them haters off, shake them haters off
Ignore the haters, brush off their negativity

Yo snoop, it's your country uncle master p man
Hey Snoop, it's your older relative Master P talking to you

The black Tony Montana, I wanna tell you
I'm the black version of Tony Montana, and I have something important to say

Thank you for ery'thing you did for no limit
I appreciate everything you've done for No Limit Records

We won the fuckin war together
We succeeded in our battles and challenges as a team

We can do what we wanna do after this
Now that we have achieved success, we have the freedom to do whatever we want

It ain't no limit snoop, you been good to me
There are no boundaries, Snoop, you've been loyal and kind to me

Now it's time for me to be good to you
Now it's my turn to show my appreciation and support to you

I'm 'bout to give you your own blocks wodie
I'm about to give you control and ownership of certain areas, my friend

You do what you wanna do
You have the freedom to make your own choices and pursue your own desires