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.
Gangbangn 101
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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West Coast, it's time to stand up nigga
We goin' unite 'round this motherfucker one time
I'm callin' every real Crip nigga
And every real B-Dogg, to the table right now
Yeah, we goin' push a real line right now
See if y'all with this real gangsta guerrilla shit
Blue Chuck's, blue rags, gray clouds, blue skies
On the move, can't lose, Hill Street blues
Niggaz gotta pay they dues on the crews or with the uzi spray
These suckers then I cruise, my granny saw it on the news
She shook up, look up and then she put me on the move
I tried to get away, but I couldn't get far
Cause the homies had the loop-loop that night at King Park
And I got into a squab, got caught and went to jail
Straight to the County with no motherfuckin' bail
4800 with this Crippin', oh well
My big homie Boy Blue snatched me by my coattail
He said trip Dogg, ya better get right, Crip right
Eyes open 'cause niggas get stuck on seez-ight
It ain't no motherfuckin' problem, pop-pop, tick-tock
Never flip-flop, 20 Crippin' til I drop
Ca-rip, Ca-rip, Ca-rip, Ca-rip
So whooot, so whooot, so whooot, so whooot
Ca-rip, Ca-rip, Ca-rip, Ca-rip
So whooot, so whooot, so whooot, so whooot
Ca-rip
[The Game]
Is I, in the motherfuckin' S-5
With the red bandanna double knotted 'round the rear view
Niggaz see clear through, they know that it's Game
Cherry red Lowenhart's let 'em know that I bang
So bang, like Snoop in "Deep Cover"
I got the seat reclined, fo-five under the white-T, smothered
Dippin' down Green Leaf, I ain't got no enemies
Been shot five times, now I bleed Hennessy
And bang for my niggas locked up, they can't stop us
It ain't a gangsta party 'til we go and dig Pac up
I'm Dr. Martin Luther King with two guns on
Hughey P. Lewis with Air Force One's on
I gang bang but I'm the opposite of Tookie Williams
Red Lambo', red bandana print ceilin'
Me and Snoop got the West Coast locked
Red and blue rag tied in a knot
With all my motherfuckin' homies yellin' out
So whooot, so whooot, so whooot, so whooot
Ca-rip, Ca-rip, Ca-rip, Ca-rip
So whooot, so whooot, so whooot, so whooot
Ca-rip, Ca-rip, Ca-rip, Ca-rip
[The Game]
I ran outta gas in Long Beach, I'm stuck
Ain't no Bloods and all I see is blue Chuck's
Hopped out the '6-trey, nowhere to go
Til' Snoop pulled up in that Pittsburgh Steeler '6-4
We "Just Dippin", one Bloodin' one Crippin'
I'm on that Bulls shit, throwback Scott' Pippen
Moral is, my bandana hangin' from the left side
So if you ain't a Crip or a Blood, just throw up Westside
[Snoop Dogg]
(What up Blood?) Yeah cause, we just tippin'
Me and Game doin' things, switchin' lanes, Hurricanes on my feet
Stop, and C-Walk to the beat
Game, take the wheel and turn on 21st Street
Eastside LBC, gun in my hand
It's the turf by the surf but we don't play in the sand
We just, slip and slide out, we Rip and ride out
Let it C known, nigga welcome to the Thunderdome
Ca-rip, Ca-rip, Ca-rip, Ca-rip
So whooot, so whooot, so whooot, so whooot
Ca-rip, Ca-rip, Ca-rip, Ca-rip
So whooot, so whooot, so whooot, so whooot
So whooot, so whooot, so whooot, so whooot
Ca-rip, Ca-rip, Ca-rip
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's Gangbangn 101 are a call to action for real Crips and B-Doggs to unite around a shared goal of spreading real gangsta guerrilla shit. The song describes the life of a Crip, from wearing blue Chuck's and rags to fighting and going to jail. The lyrics also reference the infamous King Park, where the homies had the "loop-loop" that night, implying that it was a dangerous place to be. However, Snoop Dogg and The Game also express pride in their gang affiliations, with Game saying he's the opposite of Tookie Williams and Snoop boasting about his Hurricanes and C-Walking skills.
Overall, the song paints a picture of the dangerous and proud world of Crips and B-Doggs, where loyalty to your gang is paramount and violence is a common occurrence. The lyrics also show a sense of camaraderie and brotherhood between gang members, with references to helping each other out of tough situations and being there for each other.
Line by Line Meaning
West Coast, it's time to stand up nigga
Snoop Dogg is calling all gang members to unite around their common cause and form a strong front.
We goin' unite 'round this motherfucker one time
Snoop Dogg is asking the gang members to stand united for their common cause as one family.
I'm callin' every real Crip nigga
Snoop Dogg is specifically calling out only the legitimate members of the Crip gang.
And every real B-Dogg, to the table right now
Snoop Dogg is asking every legitimate member of his gang to assemble at one place to plan their next move.
See if y'all with this real gangsta guerrilla shit
Snoop Dogg is asking the gang members to prove their loyalty towards their violent way of life.
Have you ever seen 100,000 Rip riders from the side
Snoop Dogg is talking about the en masse appearance of Crip gang members.
Blue Chuck's, blue rags, gray clouds, blue skies
Snoop Dogg is describing the appearance of Crip gang members who wear blue clothing and accessories.
On the move, can't lose, Hill Street blues
Snoop Dogg is talking about the constant movement of the gang members and how their life has been influenced by the TV show Hill Street Blues.
Niggaz gotta pay they dues on the crews or with the uzi spray
Snoop Dogg is talking about the violence and lawlessness that dominate the lives of gang members.
These suckers then I cruise, my granny saw it on the news
Snoop Dogg is describing his own gang activities when he was younger and how his grandmother saw them on the news.
She shook up, look up and then she put me on the move
Snoop Dogg's grandmother saw the danger and tried to set him on the right path.
I tried to get away, but I couldn't get far
Snoop Dogg had tried to leave gang life, but couldn't escape from it.
Cause the homies had the loop-loop that night at King Park
Snoop Dogg was caught in the middle of gang violence.
And I got into a squab, got caught and went to jail
Snoop Dogg was involved in a scuffle and went to jail as a consequence.
Straight to the County with no motherfuckin' bail
Snoop Dogg was sent to prison without any option of getting out on bail.
4800 with this Crippin', oh well
Snoop Dogg was sent to LA County Jail with other Crip gang members.
My big homie Boy Blue snatched me by my coattail
Snoop Dogg's senior gang member friend saved him from further trouble.
He said trip Dogg, ya better get right, Crip right
Snoop Dogg's senior friend advises him to stay loyal to the Crip gang cause.
Eyes open 'cause niggas get stuck on seez-ight
Snoop Dogg's friend warns him to remain vigilant because he could very easily become a victim himself.
It ain't no motherfuckin' problem, pop-pop, tick-tock
Snoop Dogg is describing the violence that he keeps ready to use on anybody who tries to mess with him.
Never flip-flop, 20 Crippin' til I drop
Snoop Dogg reaffirms his loyalty to the Crip gang cause.
So whooot, so whooot, so whooot, so whooot
This is a gang call or shout for gang members to assemble.
Is I, in the motherfuckin' S-5
The Game is talking about himself being in a prestigious car.
With the red bandanna double knotted 'round the rear view
The Game is describing his red bandanna tied to the rear view mirror of his car.
Niggaz see clear through, they know that it's Game
People recognize The Game when they see him.
Cherry red Lowenhart's let 'em know that I bang
The Game's red car stands out and shows the world that he is a gang member.
So bang, like Snoop in "Deep Cover"
The Game compares his gangsterism to Snoop Dogg's from the movie Deep Cover.
I got the seat reclined, fo-five under the white-T, smothered
The Game is carrying a gun under his heavily tucked white T-shirt.
Dippin' down Green Leaf, I ain't got no enemies
The Game is talking about a particular street where he regularly drives without any issues.
Been shot five times, now I bleed Hennessy
The Game has been shot five times and now he drinks Hennessy.
And bang for my niggas locked up, they can't stop us
The Game is continuing to represent his gang even if some members are languishing behind bars.
It ain't a gangsta party 'til we go and dig Pac up
The Game believes that gangsterism and Tupac are interlinked.
I'm Dr. Martin Luther King with two guns on
The Game believes that he is important to his gang cause, much like MLK was on a national level, and carries two guns to protect what he feels is important.
Hughey P. Lewis with Air Force One's on
The Game compares himself to somebody he admires, Hughie P. Newton, and puts on Air Force One shoes to show his gangster status.
I gang bang but I'm the opposite of Tookie Williams
The Game is a gang member, but he chooses to remain non-violent like the opposite of Stanley Tookie Williams.
Red Lambo', red bandana print ceilin'
The Game describes his fancy red car and a matching bandana print ceiling.
Me and Snoop got the West Coast locked
The Game and Snoop Dogg are true gangsters and have established their dominance over west coast gangs.
Red and blue rag tied in a knot
The Game and Snoop Dogg are representing their respective gangs with their red and blue rags.
With all my motherfuckin' homies yellin' out
Their gang members are shouting in support of their cause.
I ran outta gas in Long Beach, I'm stuck
The Game ran out of fuel in Long Beach and was stranded.
Ain't no Bloods and all I see is blue Chuck's
The Game only saw Crip gang members around him.
Hopped out the '6-trey, nowhere to go
The Game got out of his car with no particular destination in mind.
Til' Snoop pulled up in that Pittsburgh Steeler '6-4
Snoop Dogg comes to The Game's rescue in his fancy car.
We "Just Dippin", one Bloodin' one Crippin'
Both The Game and Snoop Dogg are from different gangs but they are together, just hanging out.
I'm on that Bulls shit, throwback Scott' Pippen
The Game is wearing a throwback Scottie Pippen jersey.
Moral is, my bandana hangin' from the left side
The bandana tied on a particular side signifies the particular gang that The Game belongs to.
So if you ain't a Crip or a Blood, just throw up Westside
People not belonging to any particular gang are still welcome to show allegiance to the west side.
Me and Game doin' things, switchin' lanes, Hurricanes on my feet
Snoop Dogg and The Game are together, doing gang-related things while wearing Hurricane shoes.
Stop, and C-Walk to the beat
Both Snoop Dogg and The Game start to Crip walk to match the beat of the song.
Game, take the wheel and turn on 21st Street
The Game takes the wheel of the car.
Eastside LBC, gun in my hand
Snoop Dogg is carrying a gun in his hand.
It's the turf by the surf but we don't play in the sand
Snoop Dogg's gang is in a particular area by the sea but they do not go to the beach.
We just, slip and slide out, we Rip and ride out
Snoop Dogg is talking about their efficient and quick exit from any trouble spots.
Let it C known, nigga welcome to the Thunderdome
Snoop Dogg is warning non-gang members that this is their territory and that they should be careful.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS
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