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.
Don't Stop
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Snoopy get your ass up and go outside and play
Hah, if she only knew what I was 'bout to get off into
Bang
Don't stop being you, don't stop being G
Egotistical, mystical, officially
Shuffle my feet to the beat with my heat in the stash
We some real OGs baby
I was getting money in the 80's daily
Niggas like me don't never quit
And I still go hard on a bitch, ya bitch
You got to tell 'em what it is, don't play with the game
I love it when you call a bitch out of her name
Don't you dare try to save that ho
I know that you like her but you can't wife her
I'm going on a tour 'round the world, probably fuck a whole bunch of girls
Probably get a whole bunch of money, sho' can you save some for me?
Nah, but you can come and work for me
Stop
Don't stop it, don't stop, don't stop it, don't stop
Don't stop it, don't stop, don't stop at all
Stop
Don't stop it, don't stop, don't stop it, don't stop
Don't stop it, don't stop, don't stop at all
Don't stop being real, don't stop that rap
Don't stop showing homies how to shake that trap
I mean I seen so much but I'm still in touch with it
I don't stop 'cause I know y'all gon' fuck with it
We keep going, full speed ahead with this
Niggas ain't did the shit
Niggas ain't real as this
We came through and peeled his bitch
So quick
From the eighties with a dope sack in my hand
To the nineties with a DJ and a microphone stand
Can't stop now, I'm in way too steep
Tech savvy with this cavy, come way too deep
Short dog, Snoop Dogg, this for all my dogs
The ones who real in the streets, the ones who locked in the halls
Hall of fame with this game, legendary to y'all
Another 100 point game, now you can bury the ball
Stop
Don't stop it, don't stop, don't stop it, don't stop
Don't stop it, don't stop, don't stop at all
Stop
Don't stop it, don't stop, don't stop it, don't stop
Don't stop it, don't stop, don't stop at all
Don't stop getting lit with the shit I spit
I know you're down with the Dogg, I know you're fucking with this
Don't stop, won't stop, this is all I know
From the uprock to the crack rock in the bowl
Don't stop getting money, bring that shit back
Don't stop, fuck a cop for all the times I was jacked
Can't say much now 'cause I'm moving a crowd
I'm moving real weight, I mean hundreds of thous
I mean hundreds of pounds, green leaves
I made it out the motherfucking mean streets
And I still go back and touch the youth
I teach 'em how to ball and I teach 'em how to shoot
In the pursuit of my dreams, while I'm cool with my team
Teach 'em how to rise to the top just like cream
Remain supreme by any means
Badda bang, badda bing
Stop
Don't stop it, don't stop, don't stop it, don't stop
Don't stop it, don't stop, don't stop at all
Stop
Don't stop it, don't stop, don't stop it, don't stop
Don't stop it, don't stop, don't stop at all
In “Don’t Stop,” Snoop Dogg reminisces on his past while encouraging listeners to stay true to themselves and never stop pursuing their dreams. The lyrics “Damn, I still hear my mama’s voice, Snoopy get your ass up and go outside and play, Hah, if she only knew what I was about to get off into, Bang” reveals Snoop’s desire for freedom and adventure, as his mama’s voice urges him to go outside and play, while he anticipates getting involved in something exciting. The chorus "Don’t stop being you, don’t stop being G, Egotistical, mystical, officially," encourages the listener to stay true to who they are and their strengths, even if they may seem egotistical or mystical to others, and continue chasing their dreams. Snoop highlights his longevity in the rap game and his roots in the streets, admiring the resilience and perseverance of his fellow OGs and emphasizing “I mean I seen so much but I’m still in touch with it, I don’t stop ‘cause I know y’all gon’ f*** with it.”
The chorus, alternating between “stop” and “don’t stop”, symbolizes how life can be full of obstacles and self-doubt, but it’s important to never give up on oneself and to keep pushing forward. The repetition of “don’t stop” towards the end of the song reinforces this message, encouraging the listener to never lose sight of their dreams, no matter what challenges come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Damn, I still hear my mama's voice
Despite my current circumstances, I still hear my mother's words urging me to go outside and play.
Snoopy get your ass up and go outside and play
My mother encouraged me to be active and playful, using my childhood nickname, 'Snoopy.'
Hah, if she only knew what I was 'bout to get off into
I reflect on how my mother wouldn't approve of my current lifestyle and choices.
Bang
I'm about to embark on something unpredictable and intense.
Don't stop being you, don't stop being G
Stay true to who you are and embrace your gangster side.
Egotistical, mystical, officially
I am confident and mysterious, but also established and respected.
Shuffle my feet to the beat with my heat in the stash
I dance to the music while concealing my weapon.
G in the bag with the C on the flag
I represent the gang lifestyle, carrying drugs while sporting the gang's colors.
We some real OGs baby
I and my peers are true original gangsters.
I was getting money in the 80's daily
I made a significant amount of money in the '80s, and it was a regular occurrence.
Niggas like me don't never quit
People like me, who are committed to the gang lifestyle, never give up.
And I still go hard on a bitch, ya bitch
I still aggressively pursue women and have sexual encounters with them.
You got to tell 'em what it is, don't play with the game
Be honest and straightforward with people, especially when it comes to gang-related affairs.
I love it when you call a bitch out of her name
I enjoy when derogatory language is used against women.
Don't you dare try to save that ho
Don't attempt to rescue or protect a promiscuous woman.
I know that you like her but you can't wife her
While you may be fond of her, you should not enter into a romantic relationship with her.
I'm going on a tour 'round the world, probably fuck a whole bunch of girls
I plan to travel globally and have sexual encounters with multiple women.
Probably get a whole bunch of money, sho' can you save some for me?
I anticipate making a lot of money and hope that someone will save some for me.
Nah, but you can come and work for me
Sorry, I won't save any money for you, but you can work for me and earn some.
Don't stop being real, don't stop that rap
Stay true to yourself and continue to create authentic music.
Don't stop showing homies how to shake that trap
Teach your friends how to sell drugs effectively and efficiently.
I mean I seen so much but I'm still in touch with it
Despite all that I've witnessed and experienced, I am still connected to the streets and gang lifestyle.
I don't stop 'cause I know y'all gon' fuck with it
I continue to make music that appeals to my fans and followers.
We keep going, full speed ahead with this
We continue to push forward with our music and gang-related activities.
Niggas ain't did the shit
Other rappers or gang members haven't accomplished the same things we have.
Niggas ain't real as this
No one is as authentic or genuine as we are.
We came through and peeled his bitch
We approached and seduced his girlfriend or female acquaintance.
So quick
We acted swiftly and efficiently.
From the eighties with a dope sack in my hand
I began my drug-dealing career in the 1980s, selling narcotics.
To the nineties with a DJ and a microphone stand
I transitioned to a music career in the 1990s, performing as a rapper.
Can't stop now, I'm in way too steep
I am too deeply invested in both the rap game and the gang lifestyle, and I cannot turn back now.
Tech savvy with this cavy, come way too deep
I am skilled and knowledgeable, with significant experience in technology and communication tools used in gang activity.
Short dog, Snoop Dogg, this for all my dogs
I go by the names 'Short dog' and 'Snoop Dogg,' and this music is dedicated to my friends and fellow gang members.
The ones who real in the streets, the ones who locked in the halls
Those who are authentic and active in the gang lifestyle, even when incarcerated in correctional facilities.
Hall of fame with this game, legendary to y'all
I have achieved a high level of success and respect within the rap and gang communities.
Another 100 point game, now you can bury the ball
I have succeeded again, and my opponents can concede defeat.
Don't stop getting lit with the shit I spit
Stay excited and passionate about my music and gang activities.
I know you're down with the Dogg, I know you're fucking with this
I am aware that my fans and followers enjoy my music and gang-related content.
Don't stop, won't stop, this is all I know
I will continue to pursue this lifestyle and music career indefinitely.
From the uprock to the crack rock in the bowl
From dancing the uprock to using crack cocaine.
Don't stop getting money, bring that shit back
Continue to earn money through drug dealing and other gang-related activities.
Don't stop, fuck a cop for all the times I was jacked
Don't hesitate to engage in physical or violent altercations with law enforcement, who have wronged me in the past.
Can't say much now 'cause I'm moving a crowd
I cannot speak at length because I am currently performing in front of a large audience.
I'm moving real weight, I mean hundreds of thous
I am dealing with significant amounts of drugs, with a net worth in the hundreds of thousands.
I mean hundreds of pounds, green leaves
I am dealing with hundreds of pounds of marijuana.
I made it out the motherfucking mean streets
I have escaped the dangers and challenges of the harsh neighborhoods where I grew up.
And I still go back and touch the youth
I continue to mentor and guide young people who are growing up in similar circumstances.
I teach 'em how to ball and I teach 'em how to shoot
I teach them how to succeed and survive in the gang lifestyle, including how to use firearms.
In the pursuit of my dreams, while I'm cool with my team
I am chasing my dreams while remaining friendly and loyal to my gang associates.
Teach 'em how to rise to the top just like cream
I teach them how to achieve success and ascend to the top of the gang hierarchy, much like cream rises to the top of milk.
Remain supreme by any means
Subsequently, they should maintain their dominance by any means necessary.
Badda bang, badda bing
Things will happen quickly and efficiently.
Stop
Pause or halt what you are doing.
Don't stop it, don't stop, don't stop it, don't stop
Continue to push forward and make progress with your actions or behavior.
Don't stop it, don't stop, don't stop at all
Don't pause or halt your actions under any circumstances.
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, DWIGHT GRANT, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS
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