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.
Can You Control Yo Hoe
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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We about to go hard on these hoes on this one right here
Can you control your hoe?
(You got a bitch that won't do what you say)
You can't control your hoe?
(She hardheaded, she just won't obey)
Can you control your hoe?
Listen, you've got to put that bitch in her place
Even if it's slapping her in her face
You got to control your hoe
Can you control your hoe?
I went to your house, your girl came in and started cussing you out
You should have slapped her in her face, I wanted to tell you
But it wasn't my place, I kept it on the low, 'cause I know you
Was gonna check that hoe, but instead, you was quiet as a mouse
Maybe you started to think it wasn't your house
'Cause she was acting like a nut, you got a kind of bitch
That would kick your butt, what kind of pimp holds back?
Never met a bitch that a pimp can't slap, what's wrong with the pimpin'?
Why you get a whippin'? All I got to say is this
Can you control your hoe?
(You got a bitch that won't do what you say)
You can't control your hoe?
(She hardheaded, she just won't obey)
Can you control your hoe?
(You've got to know what to do, and what to say)
Listen, you've got to put that bitch in her place
Even if it's slapping her in her face
You got to control your hoe
Can you control your hoe?
This is what you made me do, I really didn't want to put hands on you
But bitch you playin' with fire, I'm so sick and tired
Of loud mouth bitches like you, a nigga had to go and put tips on you
'Cause bitch you playin' with fire, I'm so sick and tired
This is what you forced me to do, I really didn't want to put hands on you
But bitch you playin' with fire, I'm so sick and tired
Of loud mouth bitches like you, a nigga had to go and put tips on you
Bitch you playin' with fire, I'm so sick and tired
Can you control your hoe?
(You got a bitch that won't do what you say)
You can't control your hoe?
(She hardheaded, she just won't obey)
Can you control your hoe?
(You've got to know what to do, and what to say)
Listen, you've got to put that bitch in her place
Even if it's slapping her in her face
You got to control your hoe
The song "Can U Control Ya Hoe" by Snoop Dogg and Soopafly is a controversial one that talks about the concept of controlling women, particularly those in the sex industry. The song characterizes women as "hoes" who need to be put in their place and brought under control. The lyrics talk about the necessity of physical violence to control the women and the need for men to assert their authority over them.
The song's refrain "Can you control your hoe?" is repeated multiple times throughout the song to emphasize the central theme of the song. The song opens with the suggestion that the listener should grab a beer and prepare to go after the women. The hook of the song implies that if you can't control your hoe, you are not a real man. The song talks about the importance of being able to put women in their place and suggests that physical violence might be necessary.
Despite the controversial lyrics, the song highlights the reality of the sex industry and the control that men have over women in this industry. It forces listeners to confront difficult questions about power dynamics and gender roles. Ultimately, the song is a commentary on the relationship between men and women and the need to eliminate the concept of controlling women altogether.
Line by Line Meaning
Niggas, get your milla genuine draft, 'cause it's milla time
It's time to party and enjoy some drinks
We about to go hard on these hoes on this one right here
We are going to aggressively approach these women
Can you control your hoe?
Do you have the ability to make your female partner listen and follow your commands?
(You got a bitch that won't do what you say)
(Do you have a female partner who won't obey you?)
You can't control your hoe?
Are you not able to make your partner listen and follow your commands?
(She hardheaded, she just won't obey)
(Is your partner stubborn and not listening to your commands?)
Can you control your hoe?
Do you have the knowledge and skills to make your female partner obey you?
(You've got to know what to do, and what to say)
(Do you know how to handle your partner and make her obey you?)
Listen, you've got to put that bitch in her place
You need to establish dominance and show her who's in charge
Even if it's slapping her in her face
If necessary, you may have to use physical force to make her obey you
You got to control your hoe
It's your responsibility to make your partner obey you and submit to your authority
I went to your house, your girl came in and started cussing you out
I visited your home and observed your partner disrespecting you with foul language
You should have slapped her in her face, I wanted to tell you
You should have used physical force to establish dominance over her, but I didn't want to interfere
But it wasn't my place, 'cause I know you
I didn't intervene because I knew you could handle the situation
Was gonna check that hoe, but instead, you was quiet as a mouse
You should have put your partner in her place, but instead you remained passive and didn't assert your authority
Maybe you started to think it wasn't your house
Perhaps you started to question your authority and control over your partner
'Cause she was acting like a nut, you got a kind of bitch
Your partner was behaving irrationally and uncontrollably
That would kick your butt, what kind of pimp holds back?
Your partner is capable of physical violence against you, so why aren't you using physical force to control her?
Never met a bitch that a pimp can't slap, what's wrong with the pimpin'?
A true pimp should be able to control any female partner using physical force if necessary, so why can't you?
Why you get a whippin'? All I got to say is this
Why aren't you using physical force to control your partner? It's necessary in this lifestyle.
This is what you made me do, I really didn't want to put hands on you
Your partner's behavior forced you to use physical force to establish dominance over her
But bitch you playin' with fire, I'm so sick and tired
Your partner's disrespectful and disobedient behavior is causing frustration and anger
Of loud mouth bitches like you, a nigga had to go and put tips on you
Disrespectful and uncontrollable partners like yours require physical punishment to establish dominance
Can you control your hoe?
Do you have the ability and authority to make your female partner obey you?
(You got a bitch that won't do what you say)
(Do you have a female partner who refuses to obey and respect you?)
You can't control your hoe?
Are you not capable of commanding your partner to listen and follow your orders?
(She hardheaded, she just won't obey)
(Is your partner stubborn and defiant towards your authority?)
Can you control your hoe?
Do you have the knowledge and skills to make your female partner listen and respect you?
(You've got to know what to do, and what to say)
(You need to have the right strategy and language to make your partner obey you)
Listen, you've got to put that bitch in her place
You need to establish dominance and control over your partner to make her obey you
Even if it's slapping her in her face
Physical force may be necessary to make your partner submit to your authority and obey you
You got to control your hoe
It's your responsibility to make your female partner obey you and respect your authority in this lifestyle
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