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.
Crippin' 2 Tuff
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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one tell that...
it's not a truligy, it's a thruligy dig dis,
wen i hit we don't bit god damn that i need it,
take dat shit spit 2 nd completely,
allenum based to da beat Mel Billy,
roll dat shit young nigga get weedy,
ride dat on, damn! but Jon can't read it,
LBC it, then niggas been defeat it,
scratch their name out all ya abily,
crime about being miss treely,
I'm here to serve nigga yall wait to be seed,
now place your order,
video game, i need another quater,
check out time, big snoop dogg wanna test dat nine,
everything on heat,
jack dat nigga fo shit,
get away clean, dogg is dat king,
27 raws on my team,
all the number leaving in the skin and veins,
we owned nd worn the richest diamond rings,
nigga gettin heavy wit dat sprading thang,
hollywood comin but my phone won't ring,
nigga get rich is all these songs i seen,
get back step back top dat,
big snoop dogg nigga knock dat,
for your nine, nigga never felt dat,
welcome to the church, nigga wanna tell dat,
back to da platmen hits,
straight fo dat Gs and the killers on the street,
home girl they do it so OG,
nd I'm king, to get 'em home in,
we keep this spend won nd known,
while we keep hoe know, it's ain't easy,
but i'm keep strow and know,
nd he keeps you forgot wit da eastside mo B,
two tipple motherfuckin' O, C-O-R-P,
I know about y'all niggas don't like me,
but I don't want ya friendship,
I just want to bang bitch,
sned it to da real pimp, haha
coz I only got one thang on my mind,
dats M-O-N-E-Y,
not P-U-S-S-Y,
on it sumtimes coz dat would get you blind,
I only got one thang on my mind,
dats M-O-N-E-Y,
not P-U-S-S-Y,
on it sumtimes coz dat would get you blind,
The lyrics of Snoop Dogg's song "Crippin' 2 Tuff" showcase his typical style that is characterized by his signature blend of a smooth flow, unique wordplay, and gangsta rap content. In this song, Snoop Dogg welcomes the listeners to the church of the nine and states that what he is about to deliver is not a trilogy, but it's a truthology. He emphasizes that he needs to hit hard and spit rhymes completely without holding back.
The lyrics also highlight Snoop's experiences in the street and the way he grew up in LBC, also known as Long Beach City. He mentions how they roll weed, ride cars, and use a language that outsiders can't understand. Snoop Dogg talks about how, historically, people were defeated when they crossed LBC. He also stresses the fact that he is there to serve, and the people he's serving should place their orders.
Furthermore, the song "Crippin' 2 Tuff" touches upon the rapper's obsession with money and that he doesn't care about building friendships or chasing women as much as he wants to rake in cash. He notes that the pursuit of certain pleasures can blind one from achieving their goals.
Overall, "Crippin' 2 Tuff" showcases Snoop Dogg's unapologetic and raw rap style, with the song's lyrics depicting his gangsta rap experience and perspective towards life.
Line by Line Meaning
G... Welcome to the church for you nine...
Welcome to the gang for those with a 9mm handgun.
one tell that...
One let it be known...
it's not a truligy, it's a thruligy dig dis,
This is not just a story, it's real life.
wen i hit we don't bit god damn that i need it,
When I attack, my enemies don't resist and that's just what I need.
take dat shit spit 2 nd completely,
Take what I say and believe it fully.
allenum based to da beat Mel Billy,
I'm rapping in a style that's unique and original.
roll dat shit young nigga get weedy,
Roll up some weed, young man, get high.
ride dat on, damn! but Jon can't read it,
Ride the beat, but Jon (someone not familiar with the gang lifestyle) wouldn't understand it.
only I can wanna hear what da heeder,
Only I want to hear what's really being said.
LBC it, then niggas been defeat it,
I'm from Long Beach, and anyone who challenges me or my gang will be defeated.
scratch their name out all ya abily,
We will eliminate our enemies and erase any trace of them.
crime about being miss treely,
This lifestyle is dangerous and can lead to being killed or missing.
I'm here to serve nigga yall wait to be seed,
I have power and status in this gang, while others have to earn it over time.
now place your order,
Do what I say, take my commands.
video game, i need another quater,
This life is like a video game to me, and I need to keep playing to win.
check out time, big snoop dogg wanna test dat nine,
It's time to put my skills and weapons to the test and go up against my enemies.
everything on heat,
Everyone is on high alert, ready for anything to happen.
jack dat nigga fo shit,
To steal from my enemy.
get away clean, dogg is dat king,
I am the leader of this gang and I will always escape without getting caught by authorities.
27 raws on my team,
I have 27 loyal members in my gang.
all the number leaving in the skin and veins,
Our gang is so powerful that even our tattoos are a symbol of our strength and loyalty.
we owned nd worn the richest diamond rings,
Our wealth and success are proof of our power and influence.
nigga gettin heavy wit dat sprading thang,
I am getting serious with my weapons.
hollywood comin but my phone won't ring,
Although I'm a celebrity, my phone doesn't ring because I prioritize my gang over the Hollywood lifestyle.
nigga get rich is all these songs i seen,
I've seen many rappers become rich through their music.
get back step back top dat,
Back away and let me take control.
big snoop dogg nigga knock dat,
I am Snoop Dogg, and I will take care of it (whatever it may be).
for your nine, nigga never felt dat,
I have no fear of your 9mm handgun.
welcome to the church, nigga wanna tell dat,
Welcome to the gang, and I want everyone to know.
back to da platmen hits,
Back to my gangster roots.
straight fo dat Gs and the killers on the street,
All about the gangs and the dangerous people on the streets.
home girl they do it so OG,
Women in my gang are tough and ride or die.
nd I'm king, to get 'em home in,
I am the leader and I will protect and bring my gang members home safely.
we keep this spend won nd known,
We keep our money and lifestyle lavish and well known.
while we keep hoe know, it's ain't easy,
We also keep our prostitution business well known, though it's a difficult industry.
but i'm keep strow and know,
But I'll still keep going and stay strong.
nd he keeps you forgot wit da eastside mo B,
I have connections on the Eastside and I will not let anyone forget that.
two tipple motherfuckin' O, C-O-R-P,
Referring to a specific gang organization, either the 103 or 104 Oside Crips.
I know about y'all niggas don't like me,
I am aware that my enemies don't like me.
but I don't want ya friendship,
I have no interest in making friends with my enemies.
I just want to bang bitch,
I just want to have sex with women (and potentially spread my gang's influence).
sned it to da real pimp, haha
Send them to a real pimp (in reference to pimping out women).
coz I only got one thang on my mind,
Because my mind is fully focused on one thing...
dats M-O-N-E-Y,
...and that one thing is money.
not P-U-S-S-Y,
I prioritize money over women or sex.
on it sumtimes coz dat would get you blind,
However, I know that focusing too much on money can also lead to negative consequences.
only got one thang on my mind,
Again, reiterating that money is my top priority.
dats M-O-N-E-Y,
Money, money, money.
not P-U-S-S-Y,
Still not interested in women or sex.
on it sumtimes coz dat would get you blind,
Even though I know focusing solely on money can be detrimental.
Contributed by James E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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LBC 20 'Rollin crips
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