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.
Be Thankful
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Thankful 4 evrythang thats goin down 4 me rite now
4 all dis happiness an' success
A nigga just str8 thankful 4 evrythang you know
You think it's eazy bein me na hold on dogg
Let me explain sumthin to all of y'all
I got a mama an' a daddy 3 bruthas no sistas
Sum cuzinz uncles nephews an' neices
Wit 2 boyz of my own
Spanky damn near grown
Sittin in his room just bangin my songs
As i roll anutha joint an' make a call on da fone
It's Pretty Tony it's on an' crackin my nigga
It's ya big bro I herd ya rappin my nigga
Evrybody an' there mama duin dis rap thang
I'm thankful dat my lil' brutha ain't in da hood bangin
Just be thankful 4 all ya got
If it's just a little bit it's all ya got
U mite not hav a car or big gold chain
Stay tru 2 yaself an' thangs will change
Just be thankful 4 all ya got
If it's just a little bit it's all ya got
U mite not hav a car or big gold chain
Stay tru 2 yaself an' thangs will change
Man my sista ben gone 4 about 10 munths
Stedy smokin bluntz an' fuckin wit da same cunt
But it's time 2 make a change
So i rock up my rhymes like krack kokane
I'm in da game
Much luv 2 my nigga Snoop
It woodn't be crackin wit out you
I woodn't be standin in deez black walla c's
I'd be back in da hood wit dem g's
Frum kidnaps an' jacks
Knockouts an' craps
Frum totin Tech-9's
2 shankin on da main line
Timez iz hard we all caught up in da struggle
Whites, Blacks, Mexicans it's trouble
Yung kids we got a man made disease
I lost my mom so now I'm prayin on my knees
Did y'all take care of y'all ha luv wuz precious
Now i got my daddy, sistas an' homies god bless us
Just be thankful 4 all ya got
If it's just a little bit it's all ya got
U mite not hav a car or big gold chain
Stay tru 2 yaself an' thangs will change
Just be thankful 4 all ya got
If it's just a little bit it's all ya got
U mite not hav a car or big gold chain
Stay tru 2 yaself an' thangs will change
We ben thru sum tuff timez mom late on rent
Tryin 2 get mine husslin like Larry Flynt
No food in da fridge but we wuzn't alarmed
Cuz my brutha wuz like a good neighba den like state farm
Peeples always sayin wut they need an' want
But they need 2 start wit they du's an' don'ts
Just be thankful 4 day 2 day
An' evrythang will be goin ya way
Now ain't it odd 2 thank god
We moovin in gangsta toyed
We live an' die by tha sword
An' still we thank tha lord
Frum da maternity ward 2 tha morgue
I count my blessins
It's a game I shood but can't afford but i aint stressin
I'm E-S-in 4 mines it's all gunna pay off in da long run
An' no rest on da grind man a nigga just out here on one
Stayin strong all alone or hangin wit my clique
I rite a song rite or rong I'm realy bangin dis shit
I used ta wonda y we had it so ruff
My motto wuz my ancha an' 4 dat I can't thak ya enuff
Just be thankful 4 all ya got
If it's just a little bit it's all ya got
U mite not hav a car or big gold chain
Stay tru 2 yaself an' thangs will change
Just be thankful 4 all ya got
If it's just a little bit it's all ya got
U mite not hav a car or big gold chain
Stay tru 2 yaself an' thangs will change
In the song "Be Thankful," Snoop Dogg talks about being thankful for everything that is happening in his life. He's grateful for his family, including his mother, father, three brothers, and two sons. He also mentions his extended family of cousins, uncles, nephews, and nieces. Despite the hectic nature of having such a large family, Snoop thanks God for the love and support he receives from them. Snoop acknowledges the struggles he's faced throughout his life, including his sister's passing and his trials and tribulations in the music industry. However, through it all, Snoop remains thankful and encourages his listeners to do the same, reminding them that even if you don't have much, you should still be grateful for what you have.
The lyrics of this song are a reminder to appreciate the good things in life, no matter how small they may seem. Even if you have no car or big gold chain, stay true to yourself, and things will eventually change. Snoop's words are a lesson in gratitude and positivity, emphasizing the importance of keeping a positive outlook no matter what life throws at you.
Line by Line Meaning
Rite now a nigga just feelin real good
I am feeling very contented and happy right now.
Thankful 4 evrythang thats goin down 4 me rite now
I am grateful for everything that is happening well in my life right now.
4 all dis happiness an' success
I am quite grateful for all the happiness and success that I have.
A nigga just str8 thankful 4 evrythang you know
I am sincerely grateful for all the good things in my life.
You think it's eazy bein me na hold on dogg
I want to explain that my life is not always easy.
Let me explain sumthin to all of y'all
Allow me to clarify something to everyone.
I got a mama an' a daddy 3 bruthas no sistas
I have a mother, father, and three brothers, but no sisters.
Sum cuzinz uncles nephews an' neices
I also have cousins, uncles, nephews, and nieces.
An' nun to say da leastest hectic
Things can be quite busy and hectic sometimes.
Wit 2 boyz of my own
I have two sons of my own.
Spanky damn near grown
My son, Spanky, is nearly grown up.
Sittin in his room just bangin my songs
He is sitting in his room listening to my songs.
As i roll anutha joint an' make a call on da fone
I am rolling another marijuana cigarette and making a phone call.
It's Pretty Tony it's on an' crackin my nigga
It's Pretty Tony and he is ready to party, my friend!
It's ya big bro I herd ya rappin my nigga
Hey little brother, I heard you rapping and you're doing great!
Evrybody an' there mama duin dis rap thang
Everyone and their mother is involved in the rap business.
I'm thankful dat my lil' brutha ain't in da hood bangin
I'm grateful that my little brother isn't involved in gang violence in the neighborhood.
Just be thankful 4 all ya got
Be grateful for everything you have.
If it's just a little bit it's all ya got
Even if you have just a little bit, be thankful for it.
U mite not hav a car or big gold chain
You may not have a fancy car or expensive jewelry.
Stay tru 2 yaself an' thangs will change
Stay true to yourself and things will eventually change for the better.
Man my sista ben gone 4 about 10 munths
My sister has been dead for about ten months now.
Stedy smokin bluntz an' fuckin wit da same cunt
I have been smoking marijuana regularly and having sex with the same girl.
But it's time 2 make a change
It's time to change course.
So i rock up my rhymes like krack kokane
I start writing my raps like someone who has addictive behavior towards something.
I'm in da game
I'm involved in the hip-hop industry.
Much luv 2 my nigga Snoop
I have much love and admiration for my friend Snoop Dogg.
It woodn't be crackin wit out you
It wouldn't be as lit without you.
I woodn't be standin in deez black walla c's
I wouldn't be standing here with my black Walla C sneakers.
I'd be back in da hood wit dem g's
I'd be back in the neighborhood with those gangsters.
Frum kidnaps an' jacks
There are kidnappings and robberies happening around.
Knockouts an' craps
People are getting knocked out and robbed.
Frum totin Tech-9's
People are carrying Tech-9 guns around.
2 shankin on da main line
There are people getting stabbed on the main street.
Timez iz hard we all caught up in da struggle
Times are hard and everyone is struggling.
Whites, Blacks, Mexicans it's trouble
People of different races, it's tough for everyone.
Yung kids we got a man made disease
Young people are affected by a disease caused by human activities.
I lost my mom so now I'm prayin on my knees
My mother died, and now I pray on my knees.
Did y'all take care of y'all ha luv wuz precious
Did you all take care of your health since it is precious?
Now i got my daddy, sistas an' homies god bless us
Now, I have my father, sisters, and friends, and I pray God blesses us.
We ben thru sum tuff timez
We have all been through tough times.
Mom late on rent
My mom was behind on her rent.
Tryin 2 get mine husslin like Larry Flynt
I'm trying to make money hustling like Larry Flynt.
No food in da fridge but we wuzn't alarmed
We had no food in the fridge, but we weren't too worried about it.
Cuz my brutha wuz like a good neighba den like state farm
That's because my brother was as good as a neighbor like State Farm.
Peeples always sayin wut they need an' want
People are always talking about what they need and want.
But they need 2 start wit they du's an' don'ts
But they need to focus on their actions and behaviors first and foremost.
Just be thankful 4 day 2 day
Just be grateful for each day.
An' evrythang will be goin ya way
If you are grateful, everything will turn out in your favor.
Now ain't it odd 2 thank god
Isn't it strange to be thanking God?
We moovin in gangsta toyed
We are living in a gangster world.
We live an' die by tha sword
We live and die by violence.
An' still we thank tha lord
Yet, we still thank God.
Frum da maternity ward 2 tha morgue
From the delivery room of the hospital to the mortuary.
I count my blessins
I count my blessings and am grateful for them.
It's a game I shood but can't afford but i aint stressin
It's a game that I really can't afford to play, but I'm not worrying about it.
I'm E-S-in 4 mines it's all gunna pay off in da long run
I'm hustling and working hard, and it will all pay off in the end.
An' no rest on da grind man a nigga just out here on one
I'm always working hard, and I don't have time to rest.
Stayin strong all alone or hangin wit my clique
I remain strong whether I'm by myself or hanging out with my friends.
I rite a song rite or rong I'm realy bangin dis shit
I write my songs however I want and I am proud of them.
I used ta wonda y we had it so ruff
I used to wonder why we had such a difficult life.
My motto wuz my ancha an' 4 dat I can't thak ya enuff
My motto was my anchor and I can't thank you enough for it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: WILLIAM DEVAUGHN, CORNEL ANDREW CAMPBELL, DELROY ANTHONY WITTER, WILLIAM E EDWARD DE VAUGHN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT, RTD.
One of the best songs on this album. Rappers know damn well they influence the youth, so making songs like this shows a sense of responsibility on the parts of these rappers.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT, RTD.
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neno brown brown
Everyone can relate to this song, truly proves color ain't shit. We all go through things we wish we didn't have to, and thats what makes us who we are. This song is a gem my friends bump this track 4 life.
Lindo Dladla
Funny how Battlecat's sound is so versatile it travels through various genres and bangs.. Whether you are sad and down or straight banging he is the go to guy..
Anthony Baker
This song describes my life right now. I deserve more, but it makes me appreciate the little I do have. I try to look on the bright side, cause it could be worse.
Antt Dzee
this song couldnt have came at a better time. blunt lit on a solo tip. thankful to just still be here.
† Chico Escobarr †
Play this junt at my funeral. Wish moms would've got to hear this one.
rome mike
I love this song it's the best make me feel blessed
Melodom25
I wish I could’ve been a fly on the wall when they made this. Being Thankful in 2022 and beyond. Still one of my favorites!