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.
DP Gangsta
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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This is a service public announcement going out to all the paper haters
Now sure sure sure your broke sure sure sure your having problems
Food stamps didn't come on time and the lights have been cut off
But look here
[Snoop]
Here's a little something about a nigga like me
Snoop Dogg would like to say
That I'm a crazy motherfucker when I'm playing with my AK
Since I was a youth I smoked weed out
Now I'm that motherfucker y'all read about
Smoking you and your crew, taking a life or two
You don't like how I'm living well fuck you
This is my gang nigga No Limit
My nigga see will fuck you up in a minute
With the pow pow bang bang and your dead
And then we stamp that tank on your forehead
Everywhere we go they say "DAMN"
Them gangstas they be fucking up the program
And then you realize we don't care
We don't just say no we to busy saying yeah
About drinking straight out the bottle
Do I look like a motherfucking role model
To a kid looking up to me
Shit life ain't nothing but weed and money
Shit I'm that type of nigga that's quick to blast
Fuck with me or C and I'll put my foot in your ass
I don't give a fuck 'cause I keep selling
Yo what the fuck are the yelling
[Chorus: x2]
Gangsta Gangsta that's what the yelling
Niggas living rowdy and stay 'bout it 'bout it
Gangsta Gangsta that's what the selling
Bitches want to buy it cause they love that straight G shit
[Snoop]
Homies all standing around just hanging
Some dope dealing some gang banging
We decide to roll a week deep
Seen a nigga on Dayton so we creep
Real slow, in you before you know
I had my double pointing at his window
He got scared and hit the gas
Right then I knew I had to smoke his ass
He kept rolling I jumped in the bucket
We couldn't catch him so I said fuck it
Then we headed right back to it
Sweating all the bitches in the dazzy dukes
We couldn't no play from the ladies
With seven niggas in a Nav is you crazy
She was scared and it was showing
So we all said "FUCK YOU BITCH" and kept rolling
To the hood now we was 'fen to
Find something else to get into
Like some pussy or in fact
Getting rowdy, shit but we caught the rat pack
On a nigga cold nutting it off
Snoop Dogg gets ignorant when I'm fucking with my tank dogs
I might stumble and still won't lose
Now I'm draped in my gangsta blue's
Cause I'm the type of nigga who's quick to blast
Fuck with me or see and I'll blast your ass
See I don't give a fuck cause I keep bailing
Yo what the fuck are they yelling
[Chorus]
[Snoop]
Hold hold on Craig B cut that shit man
Man fuck that we need some gangsta in this motherfucker some other
That south shit know what I'm saying
Some of that shit from the thiz-ird ya heard me
[Snoop]
Here's another gangsta down to ride
A T-shirt and Levi's is his only disguise
He represents the tank but yet hard to hit
Snoop Dogg and C-Murder with this gangsta shit
[C-Murder]
Well I'm C-Murder the one he talking about
Nigga tried to play me close and got punched in the mouth
Fed's tried to get me you know they some haters
I said "See you later" jumped in the Navigator
With the fifties in the back with the navy blue top
True niggas on the scene with the triple beam
Cause I'm the see fool I slang and Snoop bang
And I'll smoke a motherfucker like it ain't no thing
To all my bitches, I know your jocking my crew
[Girls]
We want to fuck you C
[C-Murder]
I want to fuck you too
You see No Limit niggas don't take no shit
So let me tell you motherfuckers who you fucking with
Cause I'm the type of nigga that's quick to blast
If you fuck with me, I'm a smoke your ass
I don't give a fuck cause No Limit stay selling
Yo what the fuck are they yelling
[Chorus]
[Eddie]
If you'd have just stayed down and been a motherfuckers real partner
You wouldn't have had that problem
But seeing as you want to jump ship
And you thought the ship would sink a motherfucker without turning into a submarine,
Went under water came back up with a periscope looking at your bitch ass
Now you have no paper, and now you on a paper caper
Now you coming up to my face and your saying "Hey can I hangout"
I say no cause you ain't got no clout bitch get out
Now I'm tired of all you silly as motherfucking paper chasing hoes
This has been a public service announcement from No Limit Records
In the Doggy Dogg world
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's "DP Gangsta" are essentially an assertion of the persona of a gangsta rapper, challenging the images of "role models" that society perpetuates. At the beginning of the song, an announcer delivers a tongue-in-cheek message to all those who may be struggling, suggesting that despite the rapper's difficulties, he remains defiant and unapologetic. Snoop Dogg then begins the song, introducing himself as a "crazy motherfucker" who is quick to resort to violence. He expresses unconditional loyalty to his gang, which he identifies with No Limit Records, and warns listeners that he doesn't care what they think of him, he'll do what he wants, even if it means breaking the law.
Through vivid descriptions of his escapades with his "homies," including selling drugs and carrying weapons, Snoop Dogg portrays himself as a true gangsta, unconcerned with the consequences of his actions. He celebrates his ability to intimidate others and his rejection of mainstream values, such as sobriety and pacifism. The song also features C-Murder, who echoes Snoop Dogg's aggressive attitude toward life.
Line by Line Meaning
Here's a little something about a nigga like me
Snoop Dogg is about to give insight into his life and personality
I never should have been let out the penitentiary
Snoop Dogg believes he should not have been released from prison
That I'm a crazy motherfucker when I'm playing with my AK
Snoop Dogg is dangerous when he has his AK-47 rifle
Since I was a youth I smoked weed out
Snoop Dogg has been smoking marijuana since he was a young person
Now I'm that motherfucker y'all read about
Snoop Dogg is famous and known by everyone
Smoking you and your crew, taking a life or two
Snoop Dogg is violent and has killed people
You don't like how I'm living well fuck you
Snoop Dogg does not care about others' opinions of his lifestyle
This is my gang nigga No Limit
Snoop Dogg is a member of the No Limit gang
My nigga see will fuck you up in a minute
Snoop Dogg's friend 'See' will attack someone who crosses them
With the pow pow bang bang and your dead
Snoop Dogg and his gang will shoot and kill their enemies
And then we stamp that tank on your forehead
The No Limit gang leaves their signature logo on their defeated enemy's forehead
Everywhere we go they say "DAMN"
People are impressed and intimidated by the No Limit gang when they see them
Them gangstas they be fucking up the program
Gangsters like the No Limit crew disrupt and cause chaos wherever they go
And then you realize we don't care
The No Limit gang is indifferent to others' opinions of them
We don't just say no we to busy saying yeah
The No Limit gang is always saying yes to their violent and illegal lifestyles
About drinking straight out the bottle
Snoop Dogg and his gang enjoy drinking straight from the bottle
Do I look like a motherfucking role model
Snoop Dogg believes he is not a good example for others to follow
To a kid looking up to me
Snoop Dogg is aware that some young people look up to him as a role model
Shit life ain't nothing but weed and money
Snoop Dogg's life is consumed by smoking marijuana and making money
Shit I'm that type of nigga that's quick to blast
Snoop Dogg is willing to use his gun to attack those who cross him
Fuck with me or C and I'll put my foot in your ass
Snoop Dogg and his friend 'C' will use physical violence against those who challenge them
I don't give a fuck 'cause I keep selling
Snoop Dogg is unconcerned about the consequences of his illegal activities because they are profitable
Yo what the fuck are the yelling
Snoop Dogg is annoyed by the loud noise around him
Gangsta Gangsta that's what the yelling
The people around Snoop Dogg are excited and yelling 'Gangsta Gangsta'
Niggas living rowdy and stay 'bout it 'bout it
Snoop Dogg and his gang are always ready for violence and live recklessly
Bitches want to buy it cause they love that straight G shit
Women are attracted to Snoop Dogg's gangster lifestyle
Homies all standing around just hanging
Snoop Dogg's friends are hanging out with him
Some dope dealing some gang banging
Snoop Dogg's friends participate in drug dealing and gang violence
We decide to roll a week deep
Snoop Dogg and his friends decide to drive around together
Seen a nigga on Dayton so we creep
Snoop Dogg and his friends spot someone on Dayton street and start following him
Real slow, in you before you know
Snoop Dogg and his friends plan a surprise attack
I had my double pointing at his window
Snoop Dogg aims his gun at the victim's car
He got scared and hit the gas
The victim speeds away in his car
Right then I knew I had to smoke his ass
Snoop Dogg decides to shoot and kill the victim
We couldn't catch him so I said fuck it
Snoop Dogg gives up on chasing the victim
Sweating all the bitches in the dazzy dukes
Snoop Dogg and his friends are attracting attention from women in short shorts
We couldn't no play from the ladies
The women are not interested in Snoop Dogg's gang
With seven niggas in a Nav is you crazy
Snoop Dogg and his seven friends are all riding in a Navigator vehicle
She was scared and it was showing
One woman was visibly scared of Snoop Dogg and his friends
So we all said "FUCK YOU BITCH" and kept rolling
Snoop Dogg and his friends insult the scared woman and drive away
To the hood now we was 'fen to
Snoop Dogg and his friends drive to their neighborhood
Find something else to get into
Snoop Dogg and his friends are looking for their next activity
Like some pussy or in fact
Snoop Dogg and his friends are looking for women or sex as their next activity
Getting rowdy, shit but we caught the rat pack
Snoop Dogg and his friends commit an illegal activity with a group of people
On a nigga cold nutting it off
Snoop Dogg and his friends have attacked someone without provocation
Snoop Dogg gets ignorant when I'm fucking with my tank dogs
Snoop Dogg becomes violent when he is with his gang members
I might stumble and still won't lose
Snoop Dogg may encounter obstacles, but he will not be defeated
Now I'm draped in my gangsta blue's
Snoop Dogg is wearing blue, the color of his gang
See I'm the type of nigga who's quick to blast
Snoop Dogg is always ready to use his gun for violence
If you fuck with me, I'm a smoke your ass
Snoop Dogg will use physical violence against anyone who challenges him
If you'd have just stayed down and been a motherfuckers real partner
Eddie is addressing someone who betrayed Snoop Dogg
You wouldn't have had that problem
The person who betrayed Snoop Dogg would not have had issues if he stayed loyal
But seeing as you want to jump ship
The person who betrayed Snoop Dogg left the gang
And you thought the ship would sink a motherfucker without turning into a submarine
The person who betrayed Snoop Dogg thought the gang would fall apart without him
Went under water came back up with a periscope looking at your bitch ass
The gang was still successful without the person who betrayed Snoop Dogg
Now you have no paper, and now you on a paper caper
The person who betrayed Snoop Dogg is poor and now resorts to stealing
Now you coming up to my face and your saying "Hey can I hangout"
The person who betrayed Snoop Dogg is trying to come back and be friends with him
I say no cause you ain't got no clout bitch get out
Snoop Dogg rejects the person who betrayed him because he is not trustworthy or respected
Now I'm tired of all you silly as motherfucking paper chasing hoes
Snoop Dogg is tired of people who only care about money and do not have loyalty or integrity
This has been a public service announcement from No Limit Records
No Limit Records is making an announcement
In the Doggy Dogg world
This song represents Snoop Dogg's lifestyle and worldview
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: WILLIAM DE VAUGHN, PERCY MILLER, MARSHALL JONES, RALPH MIDDLEBROOKS, STEVEN R. ARRINGTON, CALVIN BROADUS, GREGORY WEBSTER, CLARENCE SATCHELL, MARVIN PIERCE, NORMAN NAPIER, WALTER MORRISON, ROGER PARKER, CHARLES C CARTER, WAUNG HANKERSON, ANDRE YOUNG, ERIC
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