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.
For All My Niggaz & Bitches
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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See these other fools but you can't see me, nigga
Who am I? (It's Kurupt motherfucker)
Do or die (we gives a fuck motherfucker)
So slow your roll, I'm in control like Janet
The loc'est twenty-one year old nigga that's on this planet
Take it for granted, if ya wanna, 'cause I'm gonna
Grab my strap then clear the corner, biatch
To all my bitches and my niggas and my niggas and my bitches
Wave your motherfucking hands in the air
And if you don't give a shit like we don't give a shit
Wave your motherfucking fingers in the air
To all my niggas and my bitches and my bitches and my niggas
Wave your motherfucking hands in the air
And if you don't give a fuck like we don't give a fuck
Keep your motherfucking hands in the air
Now on a one (one), two (two), three (three), who could it be
Coming with a group of gangsta shit for '93?
So '94's arrived, nigga, back on up
And let me and my dawg Kurupt fuck shit up
Now can't nobody see me here or there
Wherever I bails, I put it down all around
'Cause ain't shit for sale, in the coupe
With the beat flossing off gold D's
And my cousin Snoop packs well, you know what I mean
And it don't take much, for Tha Dogg Pound to bust a cap
In yo' ass, for getting us all fucked up
Now check it, it's a problem for niggas like those
Who supposed to be the shit, but steadily bitching like hoes
(Yes y'all) all the the dawgs (yes y'all) yiggy y'all
Stay full of that Gin and juice and have a ball
I packs a strap, like that, I kicks it like this
Now how many bitches must get dick?
Before they say, "Oh is it that nigga from back in the day?
Ya never ever thought I'd see him bustin with Dr. Dre"
'Cause I grips mics, I rips mics in half
Hoes be coming to my flat so I can tap that ass, so all
To all my niggas and my bitches and my niggas and my bitches
Wave your motherfucking hands in the air
And if you don't give a shit like we don't give a shit
Wave your motherfucking fingers in the air
To all my niggas and my bitches and my bitches and my niggas
Wave your motherfucking hands in the air
And if you don't give a fuck (a give a shit)
Like we don't give a fuck (give a shit)
Keep your motherfucking fingers in the air
You're headed my way, nigga you best to hit a U-turn quick
So what's happening? I'm capping shit up like a Western flick
The kingpin of the clique, top notch
Seventeen shot Glock cocked, so all niggas drop
The run of the mill fool get broke off for tryna serve
The best Kurupt's era, peep the terror, 'cause this a murder fest
I smokes chronic everyday, so what have we?
Another motherfucker, getting served like some cavi'
Now who drops (ruff rhymes)? I gots the Juice like 2Pac
(Plus I'm) rolling with two Glocks
Blind motherfuckers can't see Kurupt
Hell-raising like Pinhead, beware I'm tearing shit the fuck up
Slow your roll, like your legs was broken
Who's joking? Rakim never joked, so why should I loc?
And that's my idol, check the vital rhyme flow though
Running 'em like Flo Jo, stranded on Death Row
Mediocre motherfuckers die 'cause I'm serving
And they can't fuck with or see me I'm mass murdering
(Smoking indo, look out my window I suppose) Yeah
(These niggas don't understand how we kicks different flows)
(I'm raw like new footage) I'm rugged like a BFGoodrich
(Bring your whole set and get your hood lynched)
(Drop to your knees like a dog in heat)
Peep the murderous styles and the poetical techniques
So all my niggas and my bitches and my bitches and my niggas
Wave your motherfucking hands in the air
And if you don't give a shit like we don't give a shit
Keep your motherfucking fingers in the air
To all my niggas and my bitches and my bitches and my niggas
Wave your motherfucking hands in the air
And if you don't give a fuck like we don't give a fuck
Keep your motherfucking fingers in the air
Check it out, it's Rage, ready for the breakdown
Take down, when it comes to the mic I'm putting my weight down
And that's a hundred-seventy-five pounds of beef
Beating yo' ass down to the concrete
Fool, act like you know
I'm stranded on Death Row with nowhere to go, so
What's a girl to do?
Take out a crew, or two, a few, what you want to do?
Throw your guns in the motherfucking air, we don't care
(Niggas don't give a fuck, nigga)
About nothing at all, just my dawgs and clocking the grip, bitch
(Niggas don't give a fuck, nigga)
That's why I can kick it so tough, 'cause when times get rough, my
(Niggas don't give a fuck, nigga)
The clique that I'm with, don't give a shit, you know why?
(Real niggas don't give a fuck)
Now all the bitches and the niggas
Wave your motherfucking hands in the air
To all my niggas and my bitches
Wave your motherfucking hands in the air
To all my niggas and my bitches
Wave your motherfucking hands in the air
And if you don't give a fuck like we don't give a fuck
Keep your motherfucking fingers in the air
Snoop Dogg's "For All My Niggaz & Bitches" is a song about living life to the fullest and not caring what others think. Snoop claims his spot as the "loc'est twenty-one year old n**** that's on this planet" and encourages everyone to wave their hands in the air if they're proud of who they are. The song features verses from Kurupt, Rage and Snoop with a smooth, slow flow and classic West Coast production. The trio raps about the struggles of being a gangsta, smoking chronic, and the importance of loyalty. The chorus every time encourages listeners to wave their hands in the air and show some love for their crew, whether they're b*****s, n****s or both.
The lyrics of the song showcase the carefree and rebellious attitude of West Coast rap of the time. It also reflects the internal struggle of many young people in the '90s who were torn between celebrating their individuality and fitting in with societal norms. Still, the song is considered by many as a timeless classic and a testament to Snoop's influence on hip-hop.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it's that slow flow, D-O-Double-G, nigga
I have a slow flow, and my rap name is D-O-Double-G.
See these other fools but you can't see me, nigga
While you see other fools, you cannot see me.
Who am I? (It's Kurupt motherfucker)
It's Kurupt motherfucker.
Do or die (we gives a fuck motherfucker)
We're ready to do whatever it takes.
So slow your roll, I'm in control like Janet
I'm in control, much like Janet Jackson.
The loc'est twenty-one year old nigga that's on this planet
I'm the craziest 21-year-old alive.
Take it for granted, if ya wanna, 'cause I'm gonna
You can take my presence for granted, but I'm still here.
Grab my strap then clear the corner, biatch
I'm grabbing my gun and clearing the corner.
To all my bitches and my niggas and my niggas and my bitches
I am addressing all of my friends, regardless of gender or race.
Wave your motherfucking hands in the air
Raise your hands up high.
And if you don't give a shit like we don't give a shit
If you have no cares like us, wave your fingers.
To all my niggas and my bitches and my bitches and my niggas
Once again, I am addressing all of my friends.
And if you don't give a fuck like we don't give a fuck
If you have no fucks to give like us, keep your hands up.
Keep your motherfucking hands in the air
Keep your hands raised up.
Now on a one (one), two (two), three (three), who could it be
Can you guess who is coming?
Coming with a group of gangsta shit for '93?
I'm coming with some gangsta rap in 1993.
So '94's arrived, nigga, back on up
It's now 1994 and you need to back off.
And let me and my dawg Kurupt fuck shit up
Let me and my friend Kurupt handle things.
Now can't nobody see me here or there
Nobody can beat me anywhere.
Wherever I bails, I put it down all around
Whenever I'm around, people notice my presence.
'Cause ain't shit for sale, in the coupe
Nothing can be bought in my car.
With the beat flossing off gold D's
My car's gold D-rims are shining bright.
And my cousin Snoop packs well, you know what I mean
My cousin Snoop carries a gun, if you understand what I mean.
And it don't take much, for Tha Dogg Pound to bust a cap
It doesn't take much for our group to shoot someone.
In yo' ass, for getting us all fucked up
We'll shoot you for getting us all in trouble.
Now check it, it's a problem for niggas like those
It's a problem for people like them.
Who supposed to be the shit, but steadily bitching like hoes
People who think they are important, but complain like women.
(Yes y'all) all the the dawgs (yes y'all) yiggy y'all
All the guys are here.
Stay full of that Gin and juice and have a ball
Drink Gin and Juice and enjoy.
I packs a strap, like that, I kicks it like this
I carry a gun and I'm kickin' it.
Now how many bitches must get dick?
How many women do I need to have sex with?
Before they say, "Oh is it that nigga from back in the day?
Before they realize it's me from the past?
Ya never ever thought I'd see him bustin with Dr. Dre"
You never thought I'd be rapping with Dr. Dre.
'Cause I grips mics, I rips mics in half
I hold the mic tight and I destroy it.
Hoes be coming to my flat so I can tap that ass, so all
Women come to my apartment so I can have sex with them.
You're headed my way, nigga you best to hit a U-turn quick
If you're coming my way, turn back quickly.
So what's happening? I'm capping shit up like a Western flick
I'm getting ready to shoot my gun like in a Western movie.
The kingpin of the clique, top notch
I am the leader of my group, top of the line.
Seventeen shot Glock cocked, so all niggas drop
I have a Glock with 17 shots, so all other guys should surrender.
The run of the mill fool get broke off for tryna serve
Regular people get beat up for trying to act tough.
The best Kurupt's era, peep the terror, 'cause this a murder fest
This is the best Kurupt era, be afraid because it's going to be a massacre.
I smokes chronic everyday, so what have we?
I smoke weed every day, what's the big deal?
Another motherfucker, getting served like some cavi'
Someone else is getting taken down.
Now who drops (ruff rhymes)? I gots the Juice like 2Pac
Who can rap with me? I'm like 2Pac.
(Plus I'm) rolling with two Glocks
I'm carrying two Glocks.
Blind motherfuckers can't see Kurupt
Blind people can't see me.
Hell-raising like Pinhead, beware I'm tearing shit the fuck up
I'm tearing things apart like Pinhead.
Slow your roll, like your legs was broken
Take it easy, like your legs are broken.
Who's joking? Rakim never joked, so why should I loc?
I'm not joking, neither did Rakim.
And that's my idol, check the vital rhyme flow though
Rakim is my idol, check out his amazing raps.
Running 'em like Flo Jo, stranded on Death Row
I'm running the rap game and trapped on Death Row records.
Mediocre motherfuckers die 'cause I'm serving
People who aren't talented enough won't make it because I'm better.
And they can't fuck with or see me I'm mass murdering
People can't compete with me, I'm killing it.
(Smoking indo, look out my window I suppose) Yeah
I'm smoking marijuana, looking out my window.
(These niggas don't understand how we kicks different flows)
They don't get it, we're rapping with a unique style.
(I'm raw like new footage) I'm rugged like a BFGoodrich
I'm real and tough.
(Bring your whole set and get your hood lynched)
Bring your whole group and we'll dominate.
(Drop to your knees like a dog in heat)
Kneel like a sexual animal.
Peep the murderous styles and the poetical techniques
My rap style is deadly and artistic.
So all my niggas and my bitches and my bitches and my niggas
Once again, I am addressing all of my friends.
Check it out, it's Rage, ready for the breakdown
It's Rage, and I'm ready to perform the breakdown.
Take down, when it comes to the mic I'm putting my weight down
I will dominate on the microphone.
And that's a hundred-seventy-five pounds of beef
I weigh 175 pounds.
Beating yo' ass down to the concrete
I'll beat you down to the ground.
Fool, act like you know
Act like you know what's up.
I'm stranded on Death Row with nowhere to go, so
I'm trapped on Death Row records, and have no way out.
What's a girl to do?
What can a girl do in this situation?
Take out a crew, or two, a few, what you want to do?
I can take out a few people. What do you want me to do?
Throw your guns in the motherfucking air, we don't care
Throw your guns in the air, we're not scared.
(Niggas don't give a fuck, nigga)
We don't care about anything.
About nothing at all, just my dawgs and clocking the grip, bitch
I only care about my group and making money, bitch.
That's why I can kick it so tough, 'cause when times get rough, my
I can handle tough situations because of my group.
The clique that I'm with, don't give a shit, you know why?
My group doesn't care, do you know why?
(Real niggas don't give a fuck)
Because real people don't care.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andre Young, Robin Allen, Cordozar Broadus, Delmar Arnaud, Ricardo Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nyakadot.esq.2746
Lady of rage killed it 🔥 🔥
@aconater
This shit will always slap!!🔥🔥
@catseyez
When PARENTAL ADVISORY meant something.
@marquesjohnson6359
Daz and kurupt Lethal combo 🔥🔥🔥
@YssMoneyGang
This Was Recorded For The Dogg Food Album… but it was Snoop’s turn
-Kurupt
@adolphogalvan1934
Nothing like these old school jams💯
@michaeldix3329
This when snoop was snoop and the dogg pound was definitely hitting back than. Still much respect to them all.
@GrymeJr
Kurupt rapped like his life depended on it
@rickhunter1317
Because it literally did. If you came soft in the booth at Death Row Suge would have you stomped out right there in the Studio.
@GrymeJr
@Rick Hunter great point🤣