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.
Christmas Outro
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Yeah what's crack-a lackin'
I know y'all been enjoying this CD mane
I had to do it mane
Christmas with Snoop D-O double-G
I'm gonna shoot this shoutout
To everybody that
Helped me put this CD together
To the producers on the side, ya dig
I couldn't have did it without
None of y'all mane
It's crack-a lackin' y'all dogghouse
And in case ya don't know, ya won't know
We goin' online wit' this right here mane
Digital
So uh, get it, get it, get it while it's good
Uh, Merry Christmas y'all
Get it, get it, get it while it's good
I guess I'm the black Santa Claus
There it is y'all
So we just gon' sip on some of this landy
Roll up some of this "Christmas tree"
Tear open some of these gifts
Enjoy some of this food
And these festivities
Yeah, and just keep it crackin' y'all
God bless you may he keep you
That's real talk we made it
It's another year y'all go hard or go home
Be on the lookout for the Warzone
Hustle Boyz yeah, Snoop Dogg
You know how I do it tV show crack-a lackin'
Fatherhood, yeah
My team won the Super Bowl, yeah
Promotin' the Steelers y'all
Haha, that was my gift ho-ho-ho
I'm 'bout to get on up outta here
I'm finna jump on my sleigh and slide away
Until we meet again peace echo
Yeah, let the music bang
Yeah, just let the music bang right there
Yeah, go 'head
In Snoop Dogg's Christmas Outro, he conveys a sense of gratitude and celebration for the completion of his Christmas album. He starts by acknowledging and thanking everyone involved in the making of the CD, including the rappers, engineers, and producers. Snoop emphasizes that he couldn't have done it without their contributions. He also informs the listeners that the album will be released online, highlighting the shift towards digital platforms in the music industry.
As the song continues, Snoop sets the festive scene for Christmas celebrations. He mentions sipping on brandy, smoking Christmas tree (referring to marijuana), tearing open gifts, and enjoying the food and festivities. Snoop then sends well wishes to his audience, urging them to go hard or go home in the coming year. He hints at upcoming projects, mentioning the Warzone and shouting out his team, the Hustle Boyz. Snoop also humorously mentions his affinity for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who may have just won the Super Bowl as a gift to him. Finally, he playfully references Santa Claus, stating that he will jump on his sleigh and slide away until they meet again.
Overall, Snoop Dogg's Christmas Outro serves as a festive and appreciative conclusion to his Christmas album, thanking the collaborators and expressing his excitement for the season.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, yeah, yeah uh haha
Expressing excitement and enjoyment
Yeah what's crack-a lackin'
Greeting and asking about the current situation
I know y'all been enjoying this CD mane
Acknowledging that the listeners have been enjoying the CD
I had to do it mane
Explaining the reason for creating the CD
Christmas with Snoop D-O double-G
Celebrating Christmas with Snoop Dogg
I'm gonna shoot this shoutout
Sending a shoutout to the people involved in making the CD
To everybody that helped me put this CD together
Expressing gratitude to all the individuals involved in the CD's production
From the rappers, to the engineers, yeah
Recognizing the contributions of rappers and engineers
To the producers on the side, ya dig
Acknowledging the importance of producers in the process
I couldn't have did it without
Acknowledging the necessity of assistance from others
None of y'all mane
Thanking everyone who played a part
It's crack-a lackin' y'all dogghouse
Referring to the energetic atmosphere of the dogghouse
And in case ya don't know, ya won't know
Emphasizing that those not aware will remain unaware
We goin' online wit' this right here mane
Announcing the intention to release the CD online
Digital
Highlighting the digital nature of the release
So uh, get it, get it, get it while it's good
Encouraging listeners to obtain the CD while it's favorable
Uh, Merry Christmas y'all
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas
I guess I'm the black Santa Claus
Comparing oneself to Santa Claus in a playful manner
There it is y'all
Presenting the CD to the audience
So we just gon' sip on some of this landy
Indicating the intention to enjoy alcoholic beverage
Roll up some of this 'Christmas tree'
Preparing and consuming marijuana
Tear open some of these gifts
Excitedly opening Christmas presents
Enjoy some of this food
Taking pleasure in the festive cuisine
And these festivities
Participating in the joyful celebrations
Yeah, and just keep it crackin' y'all
Encouraging everyone to maintain the lively atmosphere
God bless you may he keep you
Sending blessings and well-wishes to the audience
That's real talk we made it
Expressing genuine appreciation for the journey
It's another year y'all go hard or go home
Motivating listeners to work hard or give up
Be on the lookout for the Warzone
Advising people to stay alert for upcoming events
Hustle Boyz yeah, Snoop Dogg
Promoting the Hustle Boyz and Snoop Dogg
You know how I do it tV show crack-a lackin'
Highlighting Snoop Dogg's activity and popularity on TV
Fatherhood, yeah
Acknowledging Snoop Dogg's role as a father
My team won the Super Bowl, yeah
Celebrating the victory of Snoop Dogg's team in the Super Bowl
Promotin' the Steelers y'all
Supporting and endorsing the Pittsburgh Steelers
Haha, that was my gift ho-ho-ho
Humorously claiming the Super Bowl win as a personal gift
I'm 'bout to get on up outta here
Preparing to leave
I'm finna jump on my sleigh and slide away
Comparing departing to riding a sleigh
Until we meet again peace echo
Wishing peace until the next encounter
Yeah, let the music bang
Signifying the start of the music with energy
Yeah, just let the music bang right there
Requesting for the music to continue with strong impact
Yeah, go 'head
Encouragement to proceed or continue
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@Maurice1991
I saw this in theaters 3 times!
@itsRucka
Yo Snoop I need you in this song 🤙
@PhoenixGr
Lmfao so when are you taking up those fight offers? You said you wanted the hands…. 😈
@tarsy_revo1180
@@PhoenixGr what are you talking about?
@PhoenixGr
@@tarsy_revo1180 ahaha on Tim Pool’s show he made a call out and it was funny 😄