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.
DPG Life
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Dippin' with my forty-five
You niggas gon' make me lose it
Fuckin' with a Dogg Pound nigga for life, yeah
For life, yeah, you better watch what you say
Livin' on the West Coast California, hey
Hey yo guess who's back
Check it, Daz and Soopa', we pressin' the fact
We givin' knockouts to niggas plus a lesson in rap
You shoulda, kept your mouth closed, left it at that
Now we pullin' out the weapons, the tec and the mack
You shoulda, played the back like a regular cat
Ya fucked up, you let your heart get ahead of your raps
Now we all up on yo' dome like a Mexican hat
Arriba bitch, I'll separate your neck from your back
Punk nigga, I'ma tell ya straight to your face
Right before I take off bombin' straight to your face
It's that West Coast, D-O double-G flow
Lookin' all around town but really don't see no
Niggas who can fuck with that, buck quick nigga
Duck quick nigga, talk and get your strut hit nigga
What, who, pop and shit talk
Step up ya get rocked, raw move jack
Y'all niggas better Crip Walk up out my business
I'll finish ya, cold sinister
Hoe administer, no gimmicks bruh
Slow quit it, ya, steppin' on the wrong turf
We cock back with the glock strap
Six feet fuckin' with this D.P.
Dippin' on these niggas Llac'd up, chrome on the side
To make these niggas back up and I'm
Bangin' that gangsta music
Dippin' with my forty-five
You niggas gon' make me lose it
Fuckin' with a Dogg Pound nigga for life, yeah
For life, yeah, you better watch what you say
Livin' on the West Coast California, hey
I'm a G in the highest degree
I told the B-U-L-L-shit to back off me
I ain't havin' it, let it smoke and I'll smoke yo' ass
I finally can relax at last, on a mission on a serious task
The police wanna know who's under the mask
Who makin', breakin' yourself for the jewelry and cash
Like Luda' I'm 2 Furious and 2 damn Fast
(And this is how I'm gon' do ya
Everyone around here who smoke Buddha)
I stay high all the time, double my money in this rap game
On point, hot to death, homie what a for sure aim
God damn it's a motherfuckin' shame
How niggas keep kickin' up my name
You ain't nobody, I turn the book, rip the page
I'm at the point where I'm about to get paid
I crave for this, misbehave with him and draw down on him
I had to learn, I had to stay focused
This goes out, to you know who
Who try to do what we do, and try to be like my crew
You fake ass gangstas, you'll never be true
This is Dogg Pound Gang (Soopafly, Kurupt and Snoop)
So back up or get rolled on, we love to ride
(We smoke kush, smoke purple 'cause we love to get high)
Cause I'm
Bangin' that gangsta music
Dippin' with my forty-five
You niggas gon' make me lose it
Fuckin' with a Dogg Pound nigga for life, yeah
For life, yeah, you better watch what you say
Livin' on the West Coast California, hey
I'm with my kinfolk, we blowin' big dope
We on this big boat, this shit is no joke
We on the West Coast, yeah we got the best smoke
Baby girl jumped out the boat and did the breast stroke
And now a nigga floatin', but on a different note
Cause 'Fly just flew in and cause bought some different smoke
So, so, tell me what a nigga paid
I'll back-slap ya, I'm your papi, what that nigga say?
You better keep it on the low or don't speak at all
And tell Shameka and Konica I'ma freak 'em dogg
See when I ride up, you know I fire it up
I throw a party on the block and get ya wired up
See it's the Big Boi, I'm in the big house
With the bitch who suck dick with the big mouth
I set the big trap for the big mouse
I left him stuck him for his cheese
Now I breeze, nigga please, bang on
Bangin' that gangsta music
Dippin' with my forty-five
You niggas gon' make me lose it
Fuckin' with a Dogg Pound nigga for life, yeah
For life, yeah, you better watch what you say
Livin' on the West Coast California, hey
Yeah, so so Gangsta
You know what time it is, we run this gangsta shit
West Coast to the fullest
Dat Nigga Daz, Soopafly, Kurupt, Snoop Dogg
Yeah, that's what I'm talkin' about nigga
The ultimate gangsta crew
Dogg Pound Gangsta, Crip!
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's “DPG Life” is about the gangsta lifestyle that he embodies as a Dogg Pound Gang member. In the first verse, Snoop talks about how he enjoys listening to gangsta music and how he carries his .45 gun everywhere he goes. He also warns those who mess with a DPG member that they are in danger. In the second verse, Daz and Soopa explain how they are pressing the fact and giving knockouts to those who cross them. They give a warning as well, telling others not to get ahead of themselves or their raps, or it would be their doom.
The third verse has Soopafly, Kurupt, and Snoop Dogg all talking about how gangsta they are and how they are always high on weed. They declare their loyalty to the Dogg Pound Gang and how they will roll over anyone who crosses them. The chorus repeats after each verse stating that Snoop is going to lose it if anyone messes with him and that he is a Dogg Pound Gang member for life.
Overall, the lyrics in this song paint the picture of a gangsta lifestyle that is ruthless, full of drugs and violence, and unapologetic. It showcases Snoop Dogg's attitude towards his gang affiliation and how he is not afraid to use violence if necessary to protect his crew.
Line by Line Meaning
Bangin' that gangsta music
Playing hardcore gangsta music
Dippin' with my forty-five
Driving around with my .45 caliber gun
You niggas gon' make me lose it
You guys are pushing me to my breaking point
Fuckin' with a Dogg Pound nigga for life, yeah
Messing with a loyal member of the Dogg Pound gang forever
For life, yeah, you better watch what you say
Watch your words because they have consequences
Livin' on the West Coast California, hey
Residing in the West Coast of California
Hey yo guess who's back
Guess who has returned
It's them niggas you don't come around unless you strapped
It's those individuals you should only approach if you're armed
Check it, Daz and Soopa', we pressin' the fact
Listen up, Daz and Soopa' are emphasizing the truth
We givin' knockouts to niggas plus a lesson in rap
We're defeating our enemies both physically and lyrically
You shoulda, kept your mouth closed, left it at that
You should have stayed silent and not escalated the situation
Now we pullin' out the weapons, the tec and the mack
Now we're retrieving our firearms, the Tec-9 and Mac-10
You shoulda, played the back like a regular cat
You should have stayed in the background like an ordinary person
Ya fucked up, you let your heart get ahead of your raps
You made a mistake by letting your emotions dictate your lyrics
Now we all up on yo' dome like a Mexican hat
Now we're constantly on your mind, like a sombrero
Arriba bitch, I'll separate your neck from your back
I'll violently detach your head from your spine, bitch
Punk nigga, I'ma tell ya straight to your face
Cowardly individual, I'll confront you directly
Right before I take off bombin' straight to your face
Right before I physically attack you with explosive force
It's that West Coast, D-O double-G flow
It's that signature West Coast flow of mine
Lookin' all around town but really don't see no
Searching everywhere but not finding any
Niggas who can fuck with that, buck quick nigga
Individuals who can compete with my style, act fast
Duck quick nigga, talk and get your strut hit nigga
Dodge swiftly, or keep talking and get attacked physically
What, who, pop and shit talk
What? Who? Engaging in confrontational and boastful talk
Step up ya get rocked, raw move jack
Approach and you'll be punched hard, it's a brutal tactic
Y'all niggas better Crip Walk up out my business
You all better leave my affairs and personal matters alone
I'll finish ya, cold sinister
I'll defeat you, in a dark and malicious way
Hoe administer, no gimmicks bruh
I'll assert dominance, with no tricks involved
Slow quit it, ya, steppin' on the wrong turf
Stop it slowly, you're trespassing into dangerous territory
We cock back with the glock strap
We prepare our Glock handguns
Six feet fuckin' with this D.P.
You'll end up dead if you mess with the Dogg Pound
Dippin' on these niggas Llac'd up, chrome on the side
Driving away from these individuals in a customized lowrider, with chrome accents
To make these niggas back up and I'm
To intimidate these individuals and show my dominance
I'm a G in the highest degree
I'm a gangster at the highest level
I told the B-U-L-L-shit to back off me
I warned all the bullshit to stay away from me
I ain't havin' it, let it smoke and I'll smoke yo' ass
I won't tolerate it, I'll retaliate and harm you
I finally can relax at last, on a mission on a serious task
I can finally find peace, now focused on an important mission
The police wanna know who's under the mask
The police are curious about the person behind the facade
Who makin', breakin' yourself for the jewelry and cash
Who's risking everything for material possessions
Like Luda' I'm 2 Furious and 2 damn Fast
Similar to Ludacris, I'm angry and extremely fast
I stay high all the time, double my money in this rap game
I'm constantly intoxicated and making significant profits in the rap industry
On point, hot to death, homie what a for sure aim
Being focused, dangerously confident, with a precise aim
God damn it's a motherfuckin' shame
Damn, it's truly a disgrace
How niggas keep kickin' up my name
How people keep mentioning and disrespecting me
You ain't nobody, I turn the book, rip the page
You're insignificant, I'll disregard and destroy your reputation
I'm at the point where I'm about to get paid
I've reached the stage where I'm close to receiving a large sum of money
I crave for this, misbehave with him and draw down on him
I desire this lifestyle, act disobediently and intimidate him with my weapon
I had to learn, I had to stay focused
I had to acquire knowledge and maintain my concentration
This goes out, to you know who
This message is directed at a particular individual
Who try to do what we do, and try to be like my crew
Someone attempting to imitate our actions and replicate our group
You fake ass gangstas, you'll never be true
You phony gangsters will never be authentic
This is Dogg Pound Gang (Soopafly, Kurupt and Snoop)
This represents the Dogg Pound Gang (including Soopafly, Kurupt, and Snoop)
So back up or get rolled on, we love to ride
So step aside or get attacked, we enjoy going on aggressive rides
Cause I'm bangin' that gangsta music
Because I'm playing hardcore gangsta music
Dippin' with my forty-five
Driving around with my .45 caliber gun
You niggas gon' make me lose it
You guys are pushing me to my breaking point
Fuckin' with a Dogg Pound nigga for life, yeah
Messing with a loyal member of the Dogg Pound gang forever
For life, yeah, you better watch what you say
Watch your words because they have consequences
Livin' on the West Coast California, hey
Residing in the West Coast of California
I'm with my kinfolk, we blowin' big dope
I'm with my relatives, smoking high-quality marijuana
We on this big boat, this shit is no joke
We're on this large yacht, taking this situation seriously
We on the West Coast, yeah we got the best smoke
We're on the West Coast, where we have the highest quality marijuana
Baby girl jumped out the boat and did the breast stroke
A girl on board the boat swam using the breaststroke technique
And now a nigga floatin', but on a different note
And now I'm floating in a relaxed state, but changing the subject
Cause 'Fly just flew in and cause bought some different smoke
Because Soopafly recently arrived and bought a new strain of marijuana
So, so, tell me what a nigga paid
So, so, inform me about the cost of this
I'll back-slap ya, I'm your papi, what that nigga say?
I'll slap you from behind, I'm your father, what did that person say?
You better keep it on the low or don't speak at all
You should keep this information confidential or remain silent
And tell Shameka and Konica I'ma freak 'em dogg
And inform Shameka and Konica that I'm going to have sexual encounters with them
See when I ride up, you know I fire it up
When I approach, you know I ignite the situation
I throw a party on the block and get ya wired up
I host a gathering in the neighborhood and get everyone excited
See it's the Big Boi, I'm in the big house
It's the dominant figure, I'm in the large mansion
With the bitch who suck dick with the big mouth
With the promiscuous woman who talks a lot about oral sex
I set the big trap for the big mouse
I prepare an elaborate scheme for the major target
I left him stuck him for his cheese
I left him trapped for his money
Now I breeze, nigga please, bang on
Now I depart, saying 'please,' and causing chaos
Yeah, so so Gangsta
Yeah, so so gangster
You know what time it is, we run this gangsta shit
You know the situation, we control this hardcore lifestyle
West Coast to the fullest
Fully representing the West Coast
Dat Nigga Daz, Soopafly, Kurupt, Snoop Dogg
Including Daz, Soopafly, Kurupt, and Snoop Dogg
Yeah, that's what I'm talkin' about nigga
Yeah, that's exactly what I mean, my friend
The ultimate gangsta crew
The most powerful and authentic gangster group
Dogg Pound Gangsta, Crip!
Representing the Dogg Pound Gangsta affiliated with the Crip gang
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, DELMAR DREW ARNAUD, PRIEST BROOKS
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Bobbe Bouche
The best DPGC song ever recorded
Danny O.
Hands down… not even close. Hardest beat in west coast rap history 🔥
Viaje con Chuck
This was Karupt & Daz's masterpiece.
Danny O.
Possibly the greatest beat ever created. One of greatest west coast rap songs ever
Riley Howick
This shit gotta get put on Spotify!
Xmod
Still bumping this after 20years
KoolKreations336
They murdered this ish..
PsM
TuNE..
Still bumps in 2022... will still bump in 2099
LayLow219
that's a west coast hit! we used bump this hard in the Bronx NYC