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.
Big Snoop Has That Fire
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Indigo cup, you can smoke what you want
Live by the rules, only take two puffs
Got a pound from the plug, wasn't even enough
Main out front, catch me in the cut
Smokin' outside, rollin' weed in the club
Only smoke good, so it's me you can trust
Gotta know where it's from
I said Big Snoop, Big Snoop
Big Snoop has got that fire
I said Big Snoop, Big Snoop
Big Snoop has got that fire
I said Big Snoop, Big Snoop
Big Snoop has got that fire
I said Big Snoop, Big Snoop
Big Snoop has got that fire, ayy
Big Cs up, bitch, roll the trees up
I be in the club
Big chillin' with my feet up
They ain't smokin' like the OG
They be off that bammer
I be smokin' on that OG
No flex, 'cause the name weighs a ton
Hundred plus four
That's a hundred round drum
Boss up, get your weight up some
Tryna keep up, boy, I do this for fun
Pound of the kush, whole thing rolled up
Indigo cup, you can smoke what you want
Live by the rules, only take two puffs
Got a pound from the plug, wasn't even enough
Main out front, catch me in the cut
Smokin' outside, rollin' weed in the club
Only smoke good, so it's me you can trust
Gotta know where it's from
Good weed in the pumps
I said Big Snoop, Big Snoop
Big Snoop has got that fire
I said Big Snoop, Big Snoop
Big Snoop has got that fire
I said Big Snoop, Big Snoop
Big Snoop has got that fire
I said Big Snoop, Big Snoop
Big Snoop has got that fire, ayy
Big Snoop Dogg, know I'ma count it up
Big things smellin' good, tell me "Level up"
Feelin' good, C Walkin' on Mars
Footwork clean, I be dancin' with the stars
Know the name where I'm from
That's the blueprint
Smoked all around the world
Left the shoe print
Cotton candy, my weed is gold
Let me see how many blunts you can blow
Pound of the kush, whole thing rolled up
Indigo cup, you can smoke what you want
Live by the rules, only take two puffs
Got a pound from the plug, wasn't even enough
Main out front, catch me in the cut
Smokin' outside, rollin' weed in the club
Only smoke good, so it's me you can trust
Gotta know where it's from
Good weed in the pumps
I said Big Snoop, Big Snoop
Big Snoop has got that fire
I said Big Snoop, Big Snoop
Big Snoop has got that fire
I said Big Snoop, Big Snoop
Big Snoop has got that fire
I said Big Snoop, Big Snoop
Big Snoop has got that fire, ayy
In the song "Big Snoop Has That Fire", Snoop Dogg expresses his love for smoking high-quality cannabis, also known as kush. The lyrics describe his preference for smoking well-grown and potent marijuana, emphasizing his trust in the source and the quality. Snoop Dogg references his reputation as a connoisseur, known for his ability to procure and enjoy the best weed available. He proudly asserts that he only smokes the highest quality, implying that others may be smoking lower-quality cannabis, referred to as "bammas". Snoop Dogg's love for cannabis is portrayed as a significant part of his identity, as indicated by his self-proclaimed status as "Big Snoop".
These lyrics also highlight the indulgent and carefree lifestyle associated with Snoop Dogg. He boasts about enjoying himself in the club, chilling with his feet up, and confidently displaying his wealth. The reference to "C Walkin' on Mars" suggests that he is uninhibited and having a good time, regardless of societal norms or limitations. Snoop Dogg's lyricism captures the essence of his persona as a laid-back and self-assured figure in the world of hip-hop.
Line by Line Meaning
Pound of the kush, whole thing rolled up
I've got a whole pound of high-quality marijuana rolled up and ready to smoke.
Indigo cup, you can smoke what you want
I've got a cup filled with indigo-colored weed, you can smoke as much as you want.
Live by the rules, only take two puffs
I have a set limit to follow, I can only take two puffs of weed.
Got a pound from the plug, wasn't even enough
I bought a pound of weed from my reliable source, but it wasn't even sufficient for my needs.
Main out front, catch me in the cut
You'll find me at the front of the crowd, but sometimes I prefer to be in a discreet, hidden spot.
Smokin' outside, rollin' weed in the club
I enjoy smoking weed outside, and sometimes even roll it inside the club.
Only smoke good, so it's me you can trust
I only smoke high-quality weed, so you can trust my judgment and taste.
Gotta know where it's from
It's important to know the source and origin of the weed you smoke.
Good weed in the pumps
I always make sure to have good quality weed in my shoes.
I said Big Snoop, Big Snoop
Big Snoop has got that fire
I proudly declare that I am Big Snoop, and I possess incredibly potent and high-quality marijuana.
Big Cs up, bitch, roll the trees up
I'm representing the Big Cs (crips), so roll up the marijuana joints.
I be in the club
Big chillin' with my feet up
I relax and enjoy myself in the club, feet up and at ease.
They ain't smokin' like the OG
They be off that bammer
Others may claim to smoke like an original gangster (OG) but they are actually smoking low-quality weed.
I be smokin' on that OG
I prefer and consume only the finest OG marijuana.
No flex, 'cause the name weighs a ton
I don't need to show off or brag because my name and reputation hold significant weight and influence.
Hundred plus four
That's a hundred round drum
I possess a hundred and four bullets, which is equivalent to a hundred-round drum magazine for my weapon.
Boss up, get your weight up some
Step up, become a boss, and increase your influence and power.
Tryna keep up, boy, I do this for fun
If you're trying to keep up with me, I must say I engage in all this effortlessly and purely for my enjoyment.
Big Snoop Dogg, know I'ma count it up
I am Big Snoop Dogg, and you should know that I'm constantly accumulating wealth and success.
Big things smellin' good, tell me "Level up"
I'm involved in significant endeavors and everything is going well, encouraging me to strive for even greater heights.
Feelin' good, C Walkin' on Mars
I feel amazing, dancing the C Walk (a gang-related dance) as if I'm on another planet.
Footwork clean, I be dancin' with the stars
I have excellent dance moves, my footwork is flawless, and I can dance alongside the most talented individuals.
Know the name where I'm from
That's the blueprint
People are aware of my name and reputation in the place I come from, this serves as a blueprint for success.
Smoked all around the world
Left the shoe print
I've smoked weed in various locations worldwide, leaving behind an impression and influence.
Cotton candy, my weed is gold
The flavor and quality of my marijuana is akin to cotton candy, pure sweetness. It's a valuable and treasured possession.
Let me see how many blunts you can blow
I'm curious to witness and challenge your ability to smoke a large number of marijuana joints.
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