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.
Daddy
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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I need you to come see me on Saturday, alright?
Got this plan I need to run by, 'kay?
Alright, daddy love you too (ah-ah-ah-ah)
Daddy, daddy, da-da-daddy, daddy
Daddy, daddy, da-daddy (uh, uh), daddy (yeah, yeah)
Daddy, daddy, da-daddy
She gon' roll the weed, shoot the gun, she a savage
She put up with my shit, so if she want it, I'ma grab it
Ice all on your neck, I put them horses in the carriage
Scoot up Lamborghini with lil' shawty, she the baddest
She gon' roll the weed, shoot the gun, she a savage
She put up with my shit, so if she want it, I'ma grab it
Ice all on your neck, I put them horses in the carriage
Break laws, big kahunas, and big balls
Bad bitches, I break 'em off, the big boss is back at you, pissed off
She ain't got no direction, she a bit lost
I kick it off at my penthouse loft downtown 'cross the city
She saditty, but we don't really fall in that category
She go silly for daddy
Cincinnati bread, she do what Daddy said
From gourmet meal cookin' to givin' Daddy some head
All her bottoms is red, niggas draped in blue
Never broke a stare, she make it do what it do
Welcome to my family, from me to you
I ain't your father, I'm your daddy, bitch
Keep daddy rich
Hold it down and don't let daddy slip
I'm out of town, I'll be back, daddy trip
I'm gone, sit back and watch daddy dip (yeah)
Scoot up Lamborghini with lil' shawty, she the baddest
She gon' roll the weed, shoot the gun, she a savage
She put up with my shit, so if she want it, I'ma grab it
Ice all on your neck, I put them horses in the carriage
Scoot up Lamborghini with lil' shawty, she the baddest
She gon' roll the weed, shoot the gun, she a savage
She put up with my shit, so if she want it, I'ma grab it
Ice all on your neck, I put them horses in the carriage
Ooh, I ain't your father, I'm your
Yeah, I ain't your father, I'm your
Yeah, I ain't your father, I'm your
I'm a big time nigga, not a bitch-flyin' nigga
Zip tie, nigga, don't try, nigga
Low patience, no fakin', I slip by, nigga
Get up in her ear, now your bitch mines, nigga
Quit lyin', nigga, your bitch for the streets
Gettin' closer to daddy
I put her on a leash before that bitch get loose
Now we on the roof
Bitch brought the liquor, big daddy got the juice
Five, four, three, two, one, I see her run
Captivate her mind, hop off that gun
I proceed to put the game up in her
Don't worry 'bout it, nigga, she's with a winner (Ooh-wee)
I drop the top, she light the weed up
Cruise control, I don't speed up (Ah)
Super Crip with a bitch up in the caddy
I'm not your father, bitch, I'm your daddy
She call me daddy like she don't know who her daddy is
I go up in her 'til she know I'm like a sedative
Cuttin' up like Jimmy Bones
When they pull up to my house, she gon' let 'em in
Homie like to let 'em in
Casamigo' in my body tryna settle in
I just put back on my clothes, now she wet again
She ain't trippin' 'bout no bitch that she look better than
Gotta buy my bitch a body, she my medicine
Scoot up Lamborghini with lil' shawty, she the baddest
She gon' roll the weed, shoot the gun, she a savage
She put up with my shit, so if she want it, I'ma grab it
Ice all on your neck, I put them horses in the carriage
Scoot up Lamborghini with lil' shawty, she the baddest
She gon' roll the weed, shoot the gun, she a savage
She put up with my shit, so if she want it, I'ma grab it
Ice all on your neck, I put them horses in the carriage
Da-daddy, daddy (yeah)
Daddy, daddy (yeah)
Da-daddy, daddy (yeah)
Daddy, daddy (yeah)
Da-daddy, daddy (yeah)
Daddy, daddy (yeah)
Da-daddy, daddy (yeah)
Daddy, daddy (yeah)
Da-daddy, daddy (damn)
Daddy, daddy (I feel like I'm forgettin' somethin')
Da-daddy, daddy (oh, yeah)
Daddy, daddy (yeah, I remember that shit)
The song "Daddy" by Snoop Dogg is an explicit and provocative track that explores the themes of dominance, control, and power dynamics in a relationship. The lyrics depict Snoop Dogg as the dominant figure, referred to as "daddy" by his partner. He highlights his authority and influence over his partner, emphasizing that he is not just a father figure but also a provider and protector.
The lyrics also touch upon the material possessions and lavish lifestyle that Snoop Dogg enjoys, with references to riding in a Lamborghini and wearing expensive jewelry. The song portrays his partner as someone who is willing to comply with his desires, even engaging in illegal activities like shooting a gun and rolling weed.
Throughout the song, Snoop Dogg asserts his dominance and control over his partner, insisting that she follows his instructions and satisfies his needs. He presents himself as a powerful figure who can dictate the relationship and expects loyalty and obedience from his partner.
Overall, "Daddy" portrays a complex and somewhat controversial power dynamic within a relationship, exploring themes of dominance, materialism, and control.
Line by Line Meaning
Say, boo, what's happenin'?
Hey, babe, how are you doing?
I need you to come see me on Saturday, alright?
I want you to come visit me this Saturday, is that okay?
Got this plan I need to run by, 'kay?
I have a plan and I want to discuss it with you, is that okay?
Alright, daddy love you too (ah-ah-ah-ah)
Okay, darling, I love you too
Scoot up Lamborghini with lil' shawty, she the baddest
We'll move closer in the Lamborghini with this amazing lady
She gon' roll the weed, shoot the gun, she a savage
She will handle rolling the weed and shooting the gun, she's tough
She put up with my shit, so if she want it, I'ma grab it
She deals with my flaws, so if she wants something, I'll get it for her
Ice all on your neck, I put them horses in the carriage
You have diamonds on your neck and I've adorned the car with horse symbols
Break laws, big kahunas, and big balls
I disregard rules, show great confidence, and have immense courage
Bad bitches, I break 'em off, the big boss is back at you, pissed off
I handle attractive women, I dominate the scene, and I'm back to confront you, angry
She ain't got no direction, she a bit lost
She lacks purpose in life, she's a little confused
I kick it off at my penthouse loft downtown 'cross the city
I start things off at my luxurious penthouse in the city center
She saditty, but we don't really fall in that category
She's high-maintenance, but we don't fit into that stereotype
She go silly for daddy
She acts silly for me, her daddy
Cincinnati bread, she do what Daddy said
She's from Cincinnati and she follows my commands
From gourmet meal cookin' to givin' Daddy some head
From preparing fancy meals to performing sexual favors for me
All her bottoms is red, niggas draped in blue
She wears red bottoms on her shoes, while I and my associates wear blue
Never broke a stare, she make it do what it do
She never breaks eye contact, she knows how to handle things
Welcome to my family, from me to you
Welcome to my inner circle, from me to you
I ain't your father, I'm your daddy, bitch
I'm not just your biological father, I'm the man in your life, bitch
Keep daddy rich
Help me maintain my wealth
Hold it down and don't let daddy slip
Stay loyal and don't let me fail
I'm out of town, I'll be back, daddy trip
I'm leaving town, but I'll return, it's just a trip for me, daddy
I'm gone, sit back and watch daddy dip (yeah)
I'm gone, relax and observe me leave (yeah)
Ooh, I ain't your father, I'm your
Oh, I'm not your father, I'm your
I'm a big time nigga, not a bitch-flyin' nigga
I'm a powerful man, not one who relies on women
Zip tie, nigga, don't try, nigga
Don't attempt anything, I'm prepared to restrain you
Low patience, no fakin', I slip by, nigga
I have little patience, I don't pretend, I easily surpass others
Get up in her ear, now your bitch mines, nigga
I whisper in her ear, now she belongs to me, nigga
Quit lyin', nigga, your bitch for the streets
Stop lying, she's promiscuous and belongs to the streets
Gettin' closer to daddy
Getting closer to me, her daddy
I put her on a leash before that bitch get loose
I control her before she becomes uncontrollable
Now we on the roof
Now we're on the rooftop
Bitch brought the liquor, big daddy got the juice
She brought the alcohol, and I, the big daddy, have the power and influence
Five, four, three, two, one, I see her run
Counting down from five, she starts running
Captivate her mind, hop off that gun
Mesmerize her, get away from danger
I proceed to put the game up in her
I proceed to manipulate her
Don't worry 'bout it, nigga, she's with a winner (Ooh-wee)
Don't worry about it, she's with someone successful (Ooh-wee)
I drop the top, she light the weed up
I open the convertible, she starts smoking weed
Cruise control, I don't speed up (Ah)
I maintain a steady pace, I don't rush (Ah)
Super Crip with a bitch up in the caddy
I, who represents the Super Crips gang, have a woman with me in the Cadillac
I'm not your father, bitch, I'm your daddy
I'm not your biological father, bitch, I'm the man in your life
She call me daddy like she don't know who her daddy is
She refers to me as daddy as if she doesn't know who her real father is
I go up in her 'til she know I'm like a sedative
I have sex with her until she realizes I'm like a calming drug
Cuttin' up like Jimmy Bones
Causing a commotion like the character Jimmy Bones from a movie
When they pull up to my house, she gon' let 'em in
When people arrive at my house, she will allow them to enter
Homie like to let 'em in
She likes to let them in, my friend
Casamigo' in my body tryna settle in
Casamigos tequila is in my system, trying to make itself comfortable
I just put back on my clothes, now she wet again
I just got dressed again, now she's sexually aroused
She ain't trippin' 'bout no bitch that she look better than
She's not worried about any other woman who may appear more attractive than her
Gotta buy my bitch a body, she my medicine
I have to pay for my woman's plastic surgery, she's my source of happiness
Da-daddy, daddy (yeah)
Daddy, daddy (yeah)
Daddy, daddy (yeah)
Daddy, daddy (yeah)
Da-daddy, daddy (yeah)
Daddy, daddy (yeah)
Daddy, daddy (yeah)
Daddy, daddy (yeah)
Da-daddy, daddy (yeah)
Daddy, daddy (yeah)
Daddy, daddy (yeah)
Daddy, daddy (yeah)
Da-daddy, daddy (yeah)
Daddy, daddy (yeah)
Daddy, daddy (yeah)
Daddy, daddy (yeah)
Da-daddy, daddy (damn)
Daddy, daddy (damn)
Daddy, daddy (I feel like I'm forgettin' somethin')
Daddy, daddy (I feel like I'm forgetting something)
Da-daddy, daddy (oh, yeah)
Daddy, daddy (oh, yeah)
Daddy, daddy (yeah, I remember that shit)
Daddy, daddy (yeah, I remember that shit)
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Calvin Broadus, Shaquillle Taylor, Chauncey Hollis Jr.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Raf Zero
2022 and Snoop Dogg still putting out bangers.....INSANE
TREAL406
This joint is a banger.
MicFiend
@TREAL406 bangers plural
BayHop of Mackland
🗣SLAPS‼️
Michael Salmon
2023 and still listening to this 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾
Vinyl Culture
The variation in this album is crazy, from classic west coast vibes to modern hiphop vibes!! 🔥🔥💯
Jason Engelbert
So true
LeVan The Man
Exactly the versatility is present and it's Snoop so lyrics are no issue at all
Clinton Matthews
Init mate
unlocopsicólogo
Love to have this album on vinyl