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.
Bo$$ Playa
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Bo$$ Playa. Bo$$ Playa.
Big Snoop Dogg is a Bo$$ Playa.
This is the arch bishop Don Magic Juan
Skin and Game, yea
[Chorus]
Many people know we know about this pimp game
And to me it ain't no motherfucking thing
To give it to you plain and simple cause you know its played
Holla at 'em doggy dogg, go and do that thing
OK, son, tell you like my nigga "Pootie Tang"
I got that bounce, to make her booty swang
That little cutie thing, fraid she's a beauty bang
[Snoop Dogg]
Rollin with a player cause that's what he was
And dedicated to his paper, G's up
On his bitches hard as fee's up
And if the law-boys pull him over he wont freeze up
He got the heeta fa heeta in the keys-ah
With a pocket full of big-faced visa's
They say its cheaper to keep her now baby ease up,
Kick back and blaze some of these trees up.
And now sit your ass in the trees-ah
And do me a favor and turn the music up.
Should I slap her, or should I freak-ah
I'll take the strong and you can have the weak-ah.
Speak when spoken to
Yeah I broke a few.
And by the way I was hoping you
Had a freak for me and a freak for you.
I make her do for us
The same thing you've been wanting her to do for months
[Chorus]
[Don Magic Juan]
This is the chairman of the board,
The Arch Bishop Don Magic Juan.
Big Snoop Dogg is a Bo$$ Playa.
As a matter of fact,
I was there when he was crowned "Bo$$ Playa".
[Snoop dogg]
I had, 3 on my right arm, and 4 on my left
Lime n green n gold who was sharp to death
Had to catch my breath, watch my step.
Playing this game, you can holla at the ref.
And call a time-out
Before you put your dime out.
Stop, pause, rewind, before you put your rhyme out.
And go to the Wizard of Oz
To tell him that you are trying to get yourself a brand new heart
A brand new start
Cause you realized you had never played your part
And that was smart.
It's like a art the way I articulate
And break these bitches from state to state.
See, I've been the fliest since I came out the gate
I ain't ask for it homie I just shake n bake.
I wont fake to make you by my take
I say a prayer to my Lord just to keep my faith
Fuck straight.
[Chorus]
[Snoop: x2]
Will you steal for me? (Yes I will)
Will you kill for me? (Yes I will)
Would you lie to me? (Never)
Would you die for me? (Whatever)
[Don Magic Juan]
Big Snoop Dogg let you know
That this game aint for no lame.
If you got heart, you can play this game.
But if your heart aint right,
We got a remedy for that, too.
You got to go see the Wizard
To get you some heart.
And arch-bishop Don Magic Juan is the Wizard
That's got the game, for them lame.
Bo$$ Playa! Bo$$ Playa! That's what this game is all about.
Bo$$ Playa.
[Chorus]
Gangsta, Gangsta, where you been?
Running round the corner hustlin' wit brother and them.
Youngsta, Youngsta, you at it again?
Popping gats motherfucker when you know you got his
I don?t think that you should be in the streets like that
You know you the fashion type of cat
Always in stores, with major whores
Doing things, bling-bling.
West Coast runnin', lovin', hustlin',
Smokin', always chokin' indo weed
With the sticky in yo hand fa sho
Everybody round, cause they know you got mo'
Where's the Cristal, you like to get wild
You like to dip in yo six and shit
Rollin through them streets, popping CPT.
L.B.C. Rollin with me, oh
In "Bo$$ Playa" by Snoop Dogg, he talks about his lifestyle as a boss player, including his pimp game, dedication to his money, and control over women. Don Magic Juan, the Arch Bishop, also chimes in to further emphasize the culture of being a boss player, calling it a game that isn't for the lame.
The chorus is a message about introducing people to the pimp game, letting them know that it's plain and simple, and of course, played. Snoop Dogg touches on his association with a player with a lot of women, with his bitches, and keeping them in line even in the face of the police, referring to his keys and big-faced visa's.
A lot of the lyrics have to do with the style of the artist - how he dresses, how he rolls, and how he interacts with others as a boss player. The song ends with Don Magic Juan reiterating that Snoop Dogg is a boss player, and he himself is the Wizard to teach others to become boss players.
Line by Line Meaning
Don Magin Juan
Introducing himself as the Arch Bishop Don Magic Juan
Bo$$ Playa. Bo$$ Playa.
Saying the phrase 'Bo$$ Playa' twice as a form of emphasis
Big Snoop Dogg is a Bo$$ Playa.
Referring to himself as a successful and powerful player in the pimp game
This is the arch bishop Don Magic Juan
Reiterating his identity as the Arch Bishop Don Magic Juan
Skin and Game, yea
Implying that in the pimp game, one must have both good looks and skills
Many people know we know about this pimp game
Acknowledging that people are aware of their involvement in the pimp game
But I'm sure they wanna know about this pimp game
Noting that people are interested in knowing more about how the game is played
And to me it ain't no motherfucking thing
Expressing that explaining the pimp game is not a big deal
To give it to you plain and simple cause you know its played
Explaining that the pimp game is not a complex concept and is well-known in certain communities
Holla at 'em doggy dogg, go and do that thing
Encouraging Snoop Dogg to share his expertise on the pimp game
OK, son, tell you like my nigga 'Pootie Tang'
Referencing Pootie Tang as a way of saying that Snoop Dogg will explain things in a simple and understandable way
I got that bounce, to make her booty swang
Explaining that he has a particular style of walking that makes women's buttocks move in an appealing manner
That little cutie thing, fraid she's a beauty bang
Describing a beautiful woman that he is interested in
Rollin with a player cause that's what he was
Stating that he is in the company of a fellow pimp
And dedicated to his paper, G's up
Implying that the other pimp is focused on making money
On his bitches hard as fee's up
Saying that the other pimp is strict with his prostitutes, even when money is already involved
And if the law-boys pull him over he wont freeze up
Asserting that the other pimp is not easily intimidated by the police
He got the heeta fa heeta in the keys-ah
Implying that the other pimp has a hot car with a fancy key
With a pocket full of big-faced visa's
In possession of a large amount of money in the form of Visa cards
They say its cheaper to keep her now baby ease up,
Suggesting that it is more cost-effective to keep a woman rather than lose her and find a new one
Kick back and blaze some of these trees up.
Encouraging relaxation and smoking marijuana
And now sit your ass in the trees-ah
Telling someone to sit down and smoke a joint
And do me a favor and turn the music up.
Requesting that the music volume be increased
Should I slap her, or should I freak-ah
Asking whether he should spank a woman or have sex with her
I'll take the strong and you can have the weak-ah.
Expressing a preference for strong women and offering weaker women to someone else
Speak when spoken to
Advising someone to only speak when spoken to, a common power dynamic in the pimp game
Yeah I broke a few.
Admitting to having broken a few rules in the pimp game
And by the way I was hoping you
Implying that he wants to engage in a joint venture with someone
Had a freak for me and a freak for you.
Explaining that he wants each of them to have a prostitute to work with
I make her do for us
Suggesting that he can control a woman's actions
The same thing you've been wanting her to do for months
Indicating that he can make a woman do things that she has previously refused to do with someone else
This is the chairman of the board,
Introducing the Arch Bishop Don Magic Juan as a powerful figure in the pimp game
As a matter of fact,
Emphasizing the importance of what he is about to say
I was there when he was crowned 'Bo$$ Playa'.
Stating that he witnessed the moment when Snoop Dogg was established as a successful pimp
I had, 3 on my right arm, and 4 on my left
Describing having multiple tattoos on each arm
Lime n green n gold who was sharp to death
Referring to the colors of his clothing with emphasis on their stylish appearance
Had to catch my breath, watch my step.
Implying that he is feeling overwhelmed by his success and needs to be careful
Playing this game, you can holla at the ref.
Comparing the pimp game to a sport where there are referees to assist in making decisions
And call a time-out
Referring to a break from the game
Before you put your dime out.
Advising caution before making a financial investment
Stop, pause, rewind, before you put your rhyme out.
Using a play on words to advise careful consideration before speaking
And go to the Wizard of Oz
Utilizing a cultural reference to suggest going to an expert for guidance
To tell him that you are trying to get yourself a brand new heart
Suggesting the need for a change in attitude or perspective
A brand new start
Emphasizing the desire for a fresh beginning
Cause you realized you had never played your part
Acknowledging past mistakes or negligence in the pimp game
And that was smart.
Praising the decision to change one's ways
It's like a art the way I articulate
Acknowledging his skill in communicating his message
And break these bitches from state to state.
Describing his ability to control and influence prostitutes across multiple locations
See, I've been the fliest since I came out the gate
Stating that he has been successful in the pimp game from the beginning
I ain't ask for it homie I just shake n bake.
Asserting that his success has come naturally and effortlessly
I wont fake to make you by my take
Promising to be honest when conducting business
I say a prayer to my Lord just to keep my faith
Acknowledging a personal belief in a higher power for guidance and support
Fuck straight.
Indicating a rejection of conventional beliefs or values
Will you steal for me? (Yes I will)
Asking if someone is willing to commit a criminal act on his behalf
Will you kill for me? (Yes I will)
Asking if someone is willing to take a life on his behalf
Would you lie to me? (Never)
Asking if someone would be dishonest with him, and expecting them to answer with loyalty
Would you die for me? (Whatever)
Asking if someone is willing to make a serious commitment to him, and receiving a vague response
Big Snoop Dogg let you know
Referring to himself as a successful figure in the pimp game
That this game aint for no lame.
Emphasizing that the pimp game is not for inexperienced or uncommitted individuals
If you got heart, you can play this game.
Suggesting that success in the pimp game requires courage and commitment
But if your heart aint right,
Warning that a lack of proper attitude or dedication can result in failure
We got a remedy for that, too.
Suggesting that there are solutions or options available to help people improve their performance in the pimp game
You got to go see the Wizard
Stating that expert advice is crucial to success in the pimp game
To get you some heart.
Suggesting that a change in attitude or perspective is necessary to succeed
And arch-bishop Don Magic Juan is the Wizard
Referring to the Arch Bishop Don Magic Juan as an expert or mentor in the pimp game
That's got the game, for them lame.
Implying that the Arch Bishop Don Magic Juan has knowledge and expertise to help people who are inexperienced or struggling in the pimp game
Gangsta, Gangsta, where you been?
Addressing someone who is involved in street activity
Running round the corner hustlin' wit brother and them.
Describing typical behavior for someone involved in hustling on the streets
Youngsta, Youngsta, you at it again?
Asking if someone has resumed their activity on the streets after a break
Popping gats motherfucker when you know you got his
Implying that someone is using a gun to intimidate others when they already have control over them
I don?t think that you should be in the streets like that
Expressing concern for someone's participation in dangerous activities
You know you the fashion type of cat
Describing someone as focused on their appearance and style
Always in stores, with major whores
Suggesting that someone spends a lot of time in high-end retail shops with prostitutes
Doing things, bling-bling.
Using slang to describe the lavish and opulent lifestyle of someone who hustles on the streets
West Coast runnin', lovin', hustlin',
Describing the West Coast lifestyle of someone involved in street activity
Smokin', always chokin' indo weed
Referencing the use of marijuana in the West Coast lifestyle
With the sticky in yo hand fa sho
Suggesting that someone is holding a high-quality strain of marijuana
Everybody round, cause they know you got mo'.
Implying that someone is respected and admired for their financial success in the pimp game
Where's the Cristal, you like to get wild
Asking where a bottle of Cristal champagne is, and implying that someone enjoys extravagance and indulgence
You like to dip in yo six and shit
Suggesting that someone enjoys driving a luxury vehicle
Rollin through them streets, popping CPT.
Describing someone driving through the streets of the Crenshaw area of Los Angeles
L.B.C. Rollin with me, oh
Expressing that Snoop Dogg is driving through the streets of Long Beach with someone else
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, D. CAMPBELL, KEITH D HARRISON, RALPH E AIKENS, ROBERT NEAL, SHY FELDER, TYRONNE CRUM
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