Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally … Read Full Bio ↴Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, television personality and actor. His music career began in 1992 when he was discovered by Dr. Dre and featured on Dre's solo debut, "Deep Cover", and then on Dre's solo debut album, The Chronic. He has since sold over 23 million albums in the United States and 35 million albums worldwide.

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 Take Me
Snoop Dogg Lyrics

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(Yeah, Big Snoop Dogg, X to the Z)
Yeah
(Uncle L, blast these bitch ass motherfuckers)
Yeah, Yeah
Pour your Dom on the floor, try to flow with me
Duke 'em raw with them whores, hide ya hoes from me
Your momma wanna chase, I'm just statin' the fact
L.A. think about your broad all I want is the stacks

Cats flashin' in my face is who I'm laughin' at
So you made a little dough, but what you doin' wit that?
Thought 'cha girl ain't feeling me
Why she grillin' me, Black?
Admit I'm the man or else I'll twist ya uterus back
On my lap, in the jet to Miami and back
When I tear through new school, all y'all records is whack
I'm from Q, for Quiet Killers
And you know I deliver
The double N, enough ammo for every nigga
S, that spell Queens stupid ass, run it back
That HBO shit, I must address that
Once and for all, what's my opinion on Jamie Foxx?
He pussy. Pussy ain't funny as Chris Rock, Ha

You can't fuck wit me
(Can't fuck with me)
I don't care about your imagery
(Fuck, nigga)
Give a fuck who you claim to be
(Fucker, c'mon)
You still can't fuck wit me
You can't fuck wit me
I don't care about your imagery
(Fucker){Mother Fucker}
Give a fuck who you claim to be
Yeah (Nigga what)
You still can't fuck wit me

No go
Who you thought it was? Don't be fuckin' wit my Uncle, 'cause
One does up dick the pen in my streets go one way
I kill 'em In Living Color, on Any Given Sunday
They all anxious to be waitin' to see how ill is my style
And if it enough to make Kevin Lyle spit this out right now
And get em with Juvenile feed pitbull puppies, bologna in the projects
You wanna die next?
Nah, he wanna live, and he loves his kids
We got this rap game on lock, like a cake rock
Gimme the key, run up in your spot
Like, you on your belly, gimme the key
What is it gonna be, what it is gonna see
When your blutter don't mean
And if he keep tryna wipe it off, like "Nigga, what's this song mean"
L got 'em cornered, bitch, why you speak like that?
Tattooed Def Jam under your wing like that
What? You a rider, not in my house, Mouth
Glad to escape down south to my Miami house
And fifty spring in the couch

You can't fuck wit me
(Can't fuck with me)
I don't care about your imagery
(Fuck, nigga)
Give a fuck who you claim to be
(Fucker, c'mon)
You still can't fuck wit me
You can't fuck wit me
I don't care about your imagery
(Fucker){Mother Fucker}
Give a fuck who you claim to be
Yeah (Nigga what)
You still can't fuck wit me

Let's play a game of big bank take little bank (Yeah)
Big dank take little dank (Yeah)
I average ninety-five in the paint (C'mon)
We comin' down like a shank
I know you wanna ride, but you can't
We all up in your shit like a shank *ugh*
Don't make me stop and pull brakes
Ya two downs are looking cool, freaking a sound
Yo, I get fucked up and terrorize the town
I'm the circus ring master so fuck the clowns
I bust, lyrics and rounds at the Lyricist Lounge
Lost and Found a new identity, from here to infinity (Yeah)
God have mercy on all my enemies
Don't even test, waist your breath or your energy
Knock ya whole family off, like the Kennedy's
I'm pledge sicker than age, with no type of remedy
Makin' niggas retire but reclaim disability
Agility, keppin' y'all outta the state penitentiary

You can't fuck wit me
(Can't fuck with me)
I don't care about your imagery
(Fuck, nigga)
Give a fuck who you claim to be
(Fucker, c'mon)
You still can't fuck wit me
You can't fuck wit me
I don't care about your imagery
(Fucker){Mother Fucker}
Give a fuck who you claim to be
Yeah (Nigga what)
You still can't fuck wit me

Look, nigga I, regulate, bake the cake
Shake the fake, while keeping my faith
Demonstatin' from the funk shit to the H
I bring the bread to the meat, so put the funk on the plate
You weedin' at my table, did you say your grace? (Huh)
You say the wrong thing and I'ma smack your face (Bitch)
Chase these niggas or waste these niggas (Say what)
You did fucked up cause I'm break these niggas
Spray them, liquidate 'em, fade 'em all
Suckers, I hate 'em, laws I pay them off
Big Dogg, in this motherfuckin' bar
Wit Uncle L, don't tell Baby Dogg, "Yes y'all"
We do this with no flaws
I love my bitch wit no drawers and no bras
No laws, we break 'em from the get-go
Slidin' by, riding high when we get-go
Love it or leave it, we love livin illegal
Servin' or swerving in a '85 Regal
Look here, bitch, you ain't a motherfuckin' Beagel
I take off on your ass like an eagle
Wherever we go, we stay connected with my peoples
Just encase a motherfucker wanna G Funk

Two of the homies, and one of 'em got a piece on
And they never hesitate to dissolve

Overall Meaning

In the song, "Can You Take Me," Snoop Dogg collaborates with Xzibit and LL Cool J to rap about their dominance in the hip-hop scene. They highlight their money-making ability and their talent, emphasizing that they cannot be beaten or replicated. They also mention their violent demeanor and boast about their strength and the control they have over the rap game.

Throughout their verses, they reference various aspects of their lifestyles, including partying and women. Snoop Dogg raps about pouring champagne on the floor and being with women, while LL Cool J boasts about being in Miami and having expensive belongings. They use these tropes to assert their dominance and to suggest that their wealth and status are unattainable for others in the game.

The chorus, "You can't fuck with me" is repeated multiple times, emphasizing the message of superiority and dominance that the rappers convey. Overall, the song is a braggadocious anthem that asserts the power and value of the artists behind it.

Line by Line Meaning

Pour your Dom on the floor, try to flow with me
Let's have a good time and party together, keeping the alcohol flowing

Duke 'em raw with them whores, hide ya hoes from me
I enjoy spending time and fooling around with women, so keep your women away from me

Your momma wanna chase, I'm just statin' the fact
I'm simply stating the truth that your mother is interested in me

L.A. think about your broad all I want is the stacks
I'm focused on making money, not on being with women from L.A.

Cats flashin' in my face is who I'm laughin' at
I find it amusing when people try to show off to me

So you made a little dough, but what you doin' wit that?
Having a small amount of money doesn't matter if you don't know how to use it wisely

Thought 'cha girl ain't feeling me, Why she grillin' me, Black?
If your girlfriend isn't interested in me, then why is she giving me a hostile look?

Admit I'm the man or else I'll twist ya uterus back
Acknowledge and recognize that I'm the superior man, or else I'll metaphorically harm you

On my lap, in the jet to Miami and back
I have a woman on my lap in a private jet, traveling between Los Angeles and Miami

When I tear through new school, all y'all records is whack
When I dominate the new generation of rap, I find all their music to be of low quality

I'm from Q, for Quiet Killers
I come from a neighborhood called Quiet Killers

And you know I deliver
I always deliver and come through with what I promise

The double N, enough ammo for every nigga
I have an abundance of ammunition for anyone who wants to challenge me

S, that spell Queens stupid ass, run it back
The letter 'S' represents Queens, and it's meant to emphasize the stupidity of some people from that area

That HBO shit, I must address that
I need to talk about the situation involving HBO, perhaps referring to a personal issue related to the network

Once and for all, what's my opinion on Jamie Foxx?
Finally, let me clarify my stance on Jamie Foxx

He pussy. Pussy ain't funny as Chris Rock, Ha
I consider Jamie Foxx to be weak, as he's not as hilarious as Chris Rock

You can't fuck wit me
You are unable to compete or challenge me

I don't care about your imagery
I am not impressed or affected by the image you try to portray

Give a fuck who you claim to be
I don't care about the persona you present or the reputation you claim to have

You still can't fuck wit me
Even after all is said and done, you are still no match for me

No go, Who you thought it was? Don't be fuckin' wit my Uncle, 'cause
Don't mistake me for someone else, and don't mess with my uncle because he won't tolerate it

One does up dick the pen in my streets go one way
Those who oppose me or cross me in my neighborhood will face consequences

I kill 'em In Living Color, on Any Given Sunday
I defeat my opponents in various situations, just like the characters in 'In Living Color' or the players in 'Any Given Sunday'

They all anxious to be waitin' to see how ill is my style
Everyone is eager and excited to witness the greatness and uniqueness of my musical style

And if it enough to make Kevin Lyle spit this out right now
It's so impressive that it could make Kevin Lyle, a well-known producer, express his admiration instantly

And get em with Juvenile feed pitbull puppies, bologna in the projects
I can easily defeat my enemies, even with the help of Juvenile and pitbull puppies, even if they bring low-quality things like bologna to the fight

You wanna die next? Nah, he wanna live, and he loves his kids
You may think you want to confront me, but actually, you value your life and care about your children

We got this rap game on lock, like a cake rock
We have complete control and dominance in the rap industry, just like a solid and secure safe

Gimme the key, run up in your spot
Give me access and entry, and I will invade your territory

Like, you on your belly, gimme the key
Picture yourself lying on the ground surrendering, and then hand over the key

What is it gonna be, what it is gonna see
What will happen, and what will be revealed in this situation?

When your blutter don't mean
When your false bravado and empty talk become meaningless

And if he keep tryna wipe it off, like 'Nigga, what's this song mean'
If someone continues to dismiss my lyrics or question their significance, saying 'What does this song mean?'

L got 'em cornered, bitch, why you speak like that?
I have them trapped and in a disadvantaged position, so why are they still talking disrespectfully?

Tattooed Def Jam under your wing like that
You proudly have the Def Jam logo tattooed under your arm, representing your allegiance to the label

What? You a rider, not in my house, Mouth
You may consider yourself a tough individual elsewhere, but in my presence, you're nothing but a loud-mouthed person

Glad to escape down south to my Miami house
I'm happy to retreat to my luxurious Miami home in the southern part of the country

And fifty spring in the couch
And I have fifty thousand dollars hidden in the couch

Let's play a game of big bank take little bank
Let's engage in a game where the person with more money takes the money of the person with less

Big dank take little dank
The person with better quality marijuana takes away the stash of the person with lower quality

I average ninety-five in the paint
I consistently score points in basketball, specifically close to the basket

We comin' down like a shank
We are descending upon the scene aggressively and forcefully, just like a prison-made weapon like a shank

I know you wanna ride, but you can't
I'm aware that you desire to join and be a part of our group, but you're not allowed

We all up in your shit like a shank *ugh*
We are deeply involved and present in your personal matters, just like a shank penetrating flesh

Don't make me stop and pull brakes
Do not provoke me to abruptly stop and halt everything

Ya two downs are looking cool, freaking a sound
Your attitude and demeanor are appealing and fashionable while enjoying the music

Yo, I get fucked up and terrorize the town
I become heavily intoxicated and cause chaos and fear in the community

I'm the circus ring master so fuck the clowns
I am the one in control, overseeing everything like a ringmaster in a circus, disregarding and dismissing lesser individuals like clowns

I bust, lyrics and rounds at the Lyricist Lounge
I excel and deliver skillful lyrics and also engage in battles at the Lyricist Lounge, a rap event

Lost and Found a new identity, from here to infinity
I have discovered a new sense of self and purpose that will persist eternally

God have mercy on all my enemies
May God show compassion to those who oppose me

Don't even test, waist your breath or your energy
Do not bother attempting to challenge me, as it would be a waste of your time and effort

Knock ya whole family off, like the Kennedy's
I have the power and ability to eliminate your entire family, just like the Kennedy family has faced tragic deaths

I'm pledge sicker than age, with no type of remedy
I am extremely ill and afflicted, without any possible cure or remedy

Makin' niggas retire but reclaim disability
I force people to retire from their careers, while they try to regain some sort of compensation or assistance

Agility, keppin' y'all outta the state penitentiary
My agility and strategic moves keep all of you away from being locked up in prison