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 Tell
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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This Snoop Dogg.
What you doin?
Oh serious, check this out.
Nigga fittin to come through there.
So um, leave that back door open
so a nigga can come in there real slow.
Yeah.
You got a job, I got a life, you got a man, I got a wife
Baby girl, baby boy, that's the way of the world
It ain't got back, can't get back
You say it won't get back, shit I hope it don't get back
I'm creeping with you, sleeping with you
It's getting bad on a nigga, now I'm beeping you too
And meet me at the hot spot and work that skirt
You know the blue one, the new one, girl you know the truth hurt
Heart beating while I'm cheating, trying to catch a nut
Bad little bitch got a nigga caught up
I'm sliding in the rag top Chevrolet
Got a nigga all out of bounds in West L.A.
I'm trying to find your granny's house, is your auntie house
Well um, you know we sorta kinda burn it out
You know I turn it out whenever I'm in the mix
I'm creeping with my secret and that's how I wanna keep it, peep this
If I hit this pussy you going tell on me
(Don't tell)
When I get this pussy you going tell on me
(Won't tell)
If I hit this pussy you can't tell on me
(Don't tell, don't tell, don't tell)
When I get this pussy you going tell on me
(Don't tell)
If I hit this pussy you can't tell on me
(Won't tell)
When I get this pussy you goin tell on me
(Don't tell, don't tell, won't tell)
I met this thing named Juanika
She stayed in Engelwood and she knew Tamika
Tamika and Juanika was tight like gloves
I seen em Tuesday night hanging at the club
I say what's up Tamika boo, what's up with you
She said Mauseburg skandelous, nigga so fuck you
Some bitches be lyin (lyin), most bitches be tryin (tryin)
To get a nigga caught up, that's probably why I'm (I'm)
G'd up, boot up, to hit it and show
I give it to you real baby, can't (shake em up dogg)
Jump in the Burg, let's swirve on the low key
Windows tinted cause everybody know me
You told on Mause, you told on Snoop
And now you wanna tell on me, well woopty woop
Put me up on game, your homie
It was too much fun, hm, remember what you told me
No baby I ain't with the bullshit
I been fuckin you for two weeks and I ain't seen no cashflow increase
You've been runnin your mouth, tellin your girls how I'm fuckin you
What I got in my house, the things I don't do for you
Better be careful cause your girls wanna come too
Yay kiss and a rub back and now I'm up in you
And did you tell Tamika
I was wondering why my homie baby momma was blowing up my beeper
You's a cold thang, I told you keep it on the DL
And if I decide to hit it again it's at the motel
Tellin them broads about my furniture and jewels
Work on my table and how holding my clientel
Damn do it hit the spot
As pretty as you is no more blessins for your trot
But I might for the sake of my swipe
Hit it like it's supposed to be hit if the vibe is right tonight
It ain't no fun if the homies can't have none
Ain't no big deal until that hoe squeals
Now I got to keep my fuckin woman from around that hoe
Take a fuckin rubber everywhere that I go
Keep her from her family cause her cousin know
She say she fuckin Nate but she can't prove it though
Next time you can't come if you got a loud tongue
I know I got a big dick, shouldn't loaned it to a trick
This time you act like a nigga who just did a crime
You got your ass busted now you facing time
The money's in the pack, it's on the drivers side
But nigga you was with it so when you be quiet
Now you facin twenty all by yourself
The nigga you was with man he rich as hell
Even though this story is a fairy tail
Act like you that nigga bitch and please don't tell
If I hit this pussy you goin tell on me
(Don't tell)
When I get this pussy you goin tell on me
(Won't tell)
If I hit this pussy you can't tell on me
(Don't tell, don't tell, don't tell)
When I get this pussy you goin tell on me
(Don't tell)
If I hit this pussy you can't tell on me
(Won't tell)
When I get this pussy you goin tell on me
(Don't tell, don't tell, won't tell)
If I hit this pussy you goin tell on me
(Don't tell)
When I get this pussy you goin tell on me
(Won't tell)
If I hit this pussy you can't tell on me
The song "Don't Tell" by Snoop Dogg is about infidelity and the complicated nature of keeping secrets. The lyrics describe a man who is cheating on his partner and trying to keep it hidden while also dealing with the potential consequences if he is caught. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with Snoop talking about sneaking in through a back door to meet with someone who may be his mistress. He then goes on to describe the various risks and complications that come with cheating. Throughout the song, he is paranoid about being caught and deals with his own guilt and shame.
The chorus of the song is an appeal to the other person not to tell on him if they have a sexual encounter. He repeats this line several times throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of secrecy in his actions. The second verse talks about a woman named Juanika and her friend Tamika, whom Snoop has also been involved with. He accuses Tamika of being deceitful and reveals that he is trying to keep his involvement with both women secret from each other.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the moral gray area of infidelity and how difficult it can be to keep secrets. Snoop Dogg is known for his provocative lyrics and bold statements, and "Don't Tell" is no exception.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, what's happenin?
Snoop Dogg greeting someone on the phone.
This Snoop Dogg.
Snoop Dog introducing himself.
What you doin?
Snoop Dogg initiating a conversation.
Oh serious, check this out.
Snoop Dogg getting the listener's attention.
Nigga fittin to come through there.
Snoop Dogg planning to visit the listener.
So um, leave that back door open so a nigga can come in there real slow.
Snoop Dogg asking the listener to keep the back door open for him.
You got a job, I got a life, you got a man, I got a wife
Snoop Dogg acknowledging the differences between him and the listener.
Baby girl, baby boy, that's the way of the world
Snoop Dogg reflecting on how gender-based differences exist in society.
It ain't got back, can't get back
Snoop Dogg pointing out that once something is done, it can't be undone.
You say it won't get back, shit I hope it don't get back
Despite the previous line, Snoop Dogg hopes that what he is about to do won't get back to anyone.
I'm creeping with you, sleeping with you
Snoop Dogg confessing that he is having an affair with the listener.
It's getting bad on a nigga, now I'm beeping you too
Snoop Dogg is getting more and more involved with the listener, to the point where he has started to contact her more frequently.
And meet me at the hot spot and work that skirt
Snoop Dogg inviting the listener to meet him at a popular spot and seduce him.
You know the blue one, the new one, girl you know the truth hurt
Snoop Dogg acknowledging that the truth of the situation is painful.
Heart beating while I'm cheating, trying to catch a nut
Snoop Dogg describing the adrenaline rush he gets while having an affair.
Bad little bitch got a nigga caught up
Snoop Dogg implying that the listener is responsible for getting him in trouble.
I'm sliding in the rag top Chevrolet
Snoop Dogg describing the car he will be using to get to the listener's house.
Got a nigga all out of bounds in West L.A.
Snoop Dogg suggests that he is out of his element in West L.A. and may be in danger.
I'm trying to find your granny's house, is your auntie house
Snoop Dogg trying to locate the listener's relative.
Well um, you know we sorta kinda burn it out
Snoop Dogg saying that they may have had sex at the relative's house before.
You know I turn it out whenever I'm in the mix
Snoop Dogg bragging about his sexual prowess.
I'm creeping with my secret and that's how I wanna keep it, peep this
Snoop Dogg wanting to keep their affair a secret and asking the listener to understand that.
If I hit this pussy you going tell on me
Snoop Dogg asking the listener not to share information about their affair.
(Don't tell)
Reinforcement of the previous line.
When I get this pussy you going tell on me
Snoop Dogg reminding the listener of the importance of discretion.
(Won't tell)
Reinforcement of the previous line.
If I hit this pussy you can't tell on me
Snoop Dogg emphasizing the need for the listener to keep their affair a secret.
(Don't tell, don't tell, don't tell)
Reinforcement of the previous line.
When I get this pussy you goin tell on me
Snoop Dogg once again reminding the listener of the importance of secrecy.
(Don't tell, don't tell, won't tell)
Reinforcement of the previous line.
I met this thing named Juanika
Snoop Dogg introducing a new person into the story.
She stayed in Engelwood and she knew Tamika
Snoop Dogg describing Juanika's origins and connections.
Tamika and Juanika was tight like gloves
Snoop Dogg suggesting that the two women were close friends.
I seen em Tuesday night hanging at the club
Snoop Dogg recounting when he saw the two women.
I say what's up Tamika boo, what's up with you
Snoop Dogg greeting one of the women.
She said Mauseburg skandelous, nigga so fuck you
Tamika responding rudely to Snoop Dogg's greeting because she is aware of his scandalous behavior.
(lyin)
Snoop Dogg acknowledging that some women lie to get men in trouble.
(tryin)
Snoop Dogg stating that most women are just trying to get what they want.
To get a nigga caught up, that's probably why I'm (I'm)
Snoop Dogg saying that women often try to trap men in relationships.
G'd up, boot up, to hit it and show
Snoop Dogg saying that he is ready to have sex with the listener.
I give it to you real baby, can't (shake em up dogg)
Snoop Dogg implying that he is honest and forthright with the listener.
Jump in the Burg, let's swirve on the low key
Snoop Dogg suggesting that they should drive around discreetly.
Windows tinted cause everybody know me
Snoop Dogg stating that he has a reputation and needs privacy.
You told on Mause, you told on Snoop
Snoop Dogg accusing the listener of being a snitch.
And now you wanna tell on me, well woopty woop
Snoop Dogg making light of the situation and calling the listener out on their behavior.
Put me up on game, your homie
Snoop Dogg asking the listener to be honest and give him information.
It was too much fun, hm, remember what you told me
Snoop Dogg recounting a conversation they had before.
No baby I ain't with the bullshit
Snoop Dogg denying that he is involved in anything scandalous.
You've been runnin your mouth, tellin your girls how I'm fuckin you
Snoop Dogg accusing the listener of gossiping about their affair.
What I got in my house, the things I don't do for you
Snoop Dogg suggesting that listener is using him for his money and resources.
Better be careful cause your girls wanna come too
Snoop Dogg warning the listener that her friends may try to seduce him.
Yay kiss and a rub back and now I'm up in you
Snoop Dogg describing how he recently had sex with the listener.
And did you tell Tamika
Snoop Dogg asking the listener if she told her friend about their affair.
I was wondering why my homie baby momma was blowing up my beeper
Snoop Dogg wondering why he has been receiving calls from his friend's baby mother.
You's a cold thang, I told you keep it on the DL
Snoop Dogg saying that the listener is being sneaky.
And if I decide to hit it again it's at the motel
Snoop Dogg suggesting that he may continue their affair in a more private location.
Tellin them broads about my furniture and jewels
Snoop Dogg accusing the listener of bragging about his possessions.
Work on my table and how holding my clientel
Snoop Dogg suggesting that the listener is interested in taking his clients for herself.
Damn do it hit the spot
Snoop Dogg saying that their recent sexual encounter was satisfying.
As pretty as you is no more blessins for your trot
Snoop Dogg implying that the listener will not receive any more benefits from him.
But I might for the sake of my swipe
Snoop Dogg suggesting that he may have sex with the listener again for his own pleasure.
Hit it like it's supposed to be hit if the vibe is right tonight
Snoop Dogg saying that he will have sex with the listener again if the situation is right.
Ain't no big deal until that hoe squeals
Snoop Dogg acknowledging that their affair is not a big deal until the listener talks about it.
Now I got to keep my fuckin woman from around that hoe
Snoop Dogg saying that he has to keep his real partner away from the listener.
Take a fuckin rubber everywhere that I go
Snoop Dogg suggesting that he will always be prepared with a condom.
Keep her from her family cause her cousin know
Snoop Dogg saying that he is keeping his partner away from her family, because they may ask about his affair.
She say she fuckin Nate but she can't prove it though
Snoop Dogg suggesting that the listener's friend is also in an affair.
Next time you can't come if you got a loud tongue
Snoop Dogg warning the listener not to discuss their affair with anyone.
I know I got a big dick, shouldn't loaned it to a trick
Snoop Dogg saying that he should be more careful about who he has sex with.
This time you act like a nigga who just did a crime
Snoop Dogg saying that the listener is acting suspicious, as if they just committed a crime.
You got your ass busted now you facing time
Snoop Dogg suggesting that the listener may face consequences for their actions.
The money's in the pack, it's on the drivers side
Snoop Dogg telling the listener where to find money.
But nigga you was with it so when you be quiet
Snoop Dogg saying that the listener should remain quiet about their affair.
Now you facin twenty all by yourself
Snoop Dogg suggesting that the listener may go to jail for their actions.
The nigga you was with man he rich as hell
Snoop Dogg bragging about his friend's wealth.
Even though this story is a fairy tail
Snoop Dogg suggesting that the story he just told may not be entirely true.
Act like you that nigga bitch and please don't tell
Snoop Dogg asking the listener to behave like his partner in public, and not to reveal their affair.
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, DAVID BLAKE, JOHNNY BURNS, NATHANIEL D HALE, WARREN III GRIFFIN
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