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.
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Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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The wheels fall off and the drop collapse
Cause I bang out, keep my Glock in hand
While you're posted up, chillin' wit'cha mans
Bang out, won't catch me slippin'
While you in the club, goin' out for keeps
Cause I bang out, shots go off quick
Catch yo' ass butt-naked while you wit'cha bitch
I toss up the set
I walk up in this bitch with some gold on my neck
Yeah nigga, I'm controllin' the set
Rock and roll on a bitch then grab a hold of my dick
Uhh, I pop a hole in your clique
So you don't wanna fuck with this
One nigga found on the ground, we don't fuck around
D-O-double-G Pound, L.B.C. style
Victory, is mine and I’m gon' shine
Ain't no need to try, can't stop my grind
Keep my pen in hand, goin' on for mine
If you didn't know, just press rewind
Victory is mine
Bang out, til the sun comes up
The wheels fall off and the drop collapse
Cause I bang out, keep my Glock in hand
While you're posted up, chillin' wit'cha mans
Bang out, won't catch me slippin'
While you in the club, goin' out for keeps
Cause I bang out, shots go off quick
Catch yo' ass butt-naked while you wit'cha bitch
Cause I bang out
Eastside Long Beach Rollin 20's
Yup, we fully wit' it
Yeah, we wear them black and gold coats
With the patch on the back that says "Steelers"
A lot of niggas wanna do us but they can't
Cause it's hard to get wit us
Watch out for them sliders, boy we riders
Heavy hitters, Eastsidaz, yeah
We shoot first, talk later
Nigga y'all hater, Doggy Dogg spray ya
And then I slid away
Smooth lil' getaway, did it with a chill today
I'm gonna need a hit a day
I live my life like I was John F. Kennedy
Mm, nah, I won't be sent away
Fuck a cop, non-stop, 20 Crip, all day
Bang out, til the sun comes up
The wheels fall off and the drop collapse
Cause I bang out, keep my Glock in hand
While you're posted up, chillin' wit'cha mans
Bang out, won't catch me slippin'
While you in the club, goin' out for keeps
Cause I bang out, shots go off quick
Catch yo' ass butt-naked while you wit'cha bitch
Cause I bang out
Victory, is mine and I’m gon' shine
Ain't no need to try, can't stop my grind
Keep my pen in hand, goin' on for mine
If you didn't know, just press rewind
Victory is mine
Yeah nigga, back bangin', hahaha
The big boss Dogg, nigga, Snoop D-O-double-G
R&G nigga - Rhythm & Gangsta: The Masterpiece
Fuckin' these niggas up once again, yeah yeah
And you don't stop
Bang Out!
The song "Bang Out" by Snoop Dogg ft. Jasmin Lopez is a classic gangsta rap anthem that glorifies the violent lifestyle of the Rollin 20's gang in Eastside Long Beach. The lyrics describe how Snoop and his crew "bang out" or engage in acts of gang violence and shootouts to establish their dominance in the streets. The chorus emphasizes the need to maintain constant vigilance and to always be ready for a fight, even if it means sacrificing personal safety and risking everything in the process.
The first verse opens with a confident and swaggering Snoop announcing his arrival on the scene. He asserts his authority over the region, claiming to "toss up the set" and control the situation. Snoop then boasts about his sexual prowess and asserts his dominance over his enemies, threatening to "pop a hole in your clique" if they mess with him. The second verse expands on the theme of gang loyalty and brotherhood, with Snoop expressing pride in his Rollin 20's affiliation and warning outsiders not to mess with his crew.
Overall, "Bang Out" is a powerful and uncompromising depiction of gang life in Eastside Long Beach. It glorifies the violent and dangerous lifestyle of gang members, depicting them as invincible warriors who will stop at nothing to protect their territory and assert their power. The song reinforces many of the stereotypes associated with gang culture, such as hyper-masculinity, promiscuity, and a willingness to engage in extreme acts of violence.
Line by Line Meaning
Bang out, til the sun comes up
I will continue to engage in violent activity until the sun rises
The wheels fall off and the drop collapse
I will continue to engage in violent activity until my car and weapons fail
Cause I bang out, keep my Glock in hand
I engage in violent activity and always have my firearm ready
While you're posted up, chillin' wit'cha mans
While you are relaxed with your friends, I am prepared to attack at any moment
Bang out, won't catch me slippin'
I am always aware and prepared for potential dangers and attacks
While you in the club, goin' out for keeps
While you are enjoying yourself at a club, I am prepared for extreme violence
Cause I bang out, shots go off quick
I am a fast and efficient shooter
Catch yo' ass butt-naked while you wit'cha bitch
I am capable of catching you off guard and vulnerable at any time, even while engaging in intimate acts with your partner
I toss up the set
I signal my gang affiliation through hand gestures and signs
I walk up in this bitch with some gold on my neck
I enter a location with expensive jewelry as a show of my wealth and status
Yeah nigga, I'm controllin' the set
I have control and dominance over my gang's territory
Rock and roll on a bitch then grab a hold of my dick
I sexually assault women and assert my masculinity through aggressive actions
Uhh, I pop a hole in your clique
I am capable of quickly and easily taking out members of your gang
So you don't wanna fuck with this
You should not mess with me and my gang, as I am a dangerous and experienced individual
One nigga found on the ground, we don't fuck around
We are willing to use deadly force to maintain control and intimidate rivals
D-O-double-G Pound, L.B.C. style
I represent the Long Beach Crips, particularly the Rollin' 20's set, in my music and life
Victory, is mine and I’m gon' shine
I am confident in my ability to succeed and dominate
Ain't no need to try, can't stop my grind
There is no point in trying to bring down my success and hard work
Keep my pen in hand, goin' on for mine
I rely on my talent and artistry to further my success and wealth
If you didn't know, just press rewind
If you missed something I said, you can go back and listen again
Yeah nigga, back bangin', hahaha
I am once again engaging in violent activity with my gang
The big boss Dogg, nigga, Snoop D-O-double-G
I am a prominent and respected leader in my community and gang, with the name Snoop Dogg
R&G nigga - Rhythm & Gangsta: The Masterpiece
My album Rhythm & Gangsta: The Masterpiece is a representation of my life and experiences
Fuckin' these niggas up once again, yeah yeah
I am causing harm and destruction to my rivals, as I have done in the past
And you don't stop
I have no plans to slow down in my violent and dangerous lifestyle
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: JONATHAN ROTEM, CALVIN BROADUS, JASMINE LOPEZ
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