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 4ร 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 โ 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"โthat 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 โ 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.
Gun Smoke
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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What up, Snoop Dogg? What's up, my nigga?
What a G, what up, though, my nigga? What's happenin' with it?
Shit, you know me, my nigga (blaze that shit up)
Aww, they in the 'Nati just doin' what I do, haha
Oh, for real? Sure, I could dig that
Oh, you wanna hear that?
Nigga, ain't no lookin' back
Nigga, what you lookin' at?
Lost it in the dice game, took it back
Look at that nigga with the black on
Me and Tek back on
I'm the rapper, so I got to get my rap on
He's the producer with the bass
Now clap on, snap on my fit
Shoot it, shawty, hit it (ooh)
Lit it slow, really, though, from the city, though
Where they kill for a penny
Shot him, saved him, sent him back to the hideaway
I'm tryna find a ride away
Grew up on the darker side, pray for a brighter day
Fuck the alphabet, PD and the C to the I, the A
Every nigga grab a K, aim it in the same way
Until they fuckin' go away
Bang it 'til they blow away
Tryna do a show a day
Raised my level, lowered my car
And shoot at these motherfuckin' fake rap stars (nope)
I'd rather not, too much time to be taken
Ain't no fakin' when you cakin' and bakin'
And makin' moves like a CEO
Tellin' on the G, a ho
Threw up the set to seek a friend or foe
'Cause I ain't got nothin' for 'em but some info
Small bag of Indo, a pot to piss in
And a one-room flat so he can throw it out the window
Yep, Tek, this my intro, haha
Doggy, where you hangin' at?
Homie, can you bring it back?
We need some money and some things and a starter pack
A few tickets and we'll kick it back to you, loc
No thang, a friendly game of some gun smoke
In "Gun Smoke," Snoop Dogg engages in a conversation with a fellow rapper named "Tek" about their experiences on the streets. The opening lines establish a casual and friendly exchange between the two, expressing familiarity and a shared understanding of their lifestyles. Snoop Dogg references his time in Cincinnati ("the 'Nati") and implies that he is simply doing what he does best. The conversation transitions into a discussion about their respective roles in the rap industry, with Snoop Dogg asserting his rapper status and Tek being the producer responsible for the bass. They unite to create music that resonates, utilizing their individual talents.
The lyrics then delve into Snoop Dogg's upbringing in a rough environment, where violence is prevalent and people are driven by desperation. He acknowledges that he has witnessed and participated in criminal activities in his past. Despite the hardships he faced, he hopes for a brighter future and tries to distance himself from negative influences. Snoop Dogg expresses a disdain for those who fake their success in the music industry, proclaiming he would rather focus on building his own empire rather than trying to tear others down.
Throughout the song, the concept of "gun smoke" is used metaphorically. It embodies their gritty experiences and serves as a reminder of the streets they came from. The phrase "gun smoke" represents their determination to persevere and succeed, using their music as a vehicle to escape their troubled pasts.
Line by Line Meaning
What a G, nigga, I am where it's cookin' at
I'm a gangster, I'm in the midst of the action
Nigga, ain't no lookin' back
There's no going back
Nigga, what you lookin' at?
Why are you staring?
Lost it in the dice game, took it back
I lost in a gambling game, but I got it back
Look at that nigga with the black on
Check out that guy dressed in black
Me and Tek back on
Me and Tek (referring to a person) are back together
I'm the rapper, so I got to get my rap on
As the rapper, it's my duty to start rapping
He's the producer with the bass
He is the producer responsible for the bass
Now clap on, snap on my fit
Now applaud and appreciate my outfit
Shoot it, shawty, hit it (ooh)
Take a shot, girl, enjoy it
Lit it slow, really, though, from the city, though
We're smoking marijuana slowly, for real, from the city
Where they kill for a penny
In this place, people are willing to kill for very little
Shot him, saved him, sent him back to the hideaway
Shot him, saved his life, and sent him back to where he was hiding
I'm tryna find a ride away
I'm trying to find an escape route
Grew up on the darker side, pray for a brighter day
I grew up in a rough environment, hoping for a better future
Fuck the alphabet, PD and the C to the I, the A
I don't care about the police and their investigations
Every nigga grab a K, aim it in the same way
Every person should grab a gun (AK-47) and aim it the same way
Until they fuckin' go away
Keep shooting until they are gone
Bang it 'til they blow away
Keep shooting until they disappear
Tryna do a show a day
Trying to perform a concert every day
Raised my level, lowered my car
I improved myself while downgrading my car
And shoot at these motherfuckin' fake rap stars (nope)
And target these fake rap artists with gunfire (nope)
I'd rather not, too much time to be taken
I prefer not to engage in violence, it will waste too much time
Ain't no fakin' when you cakin' and bakin'
There's no pretending when you're making money and hustling
And makin' moves like a CEO
And making strategic moves like a CEO
Tellin' on the G, a ho
Snitching on a gangster, a person is a traitor
Threw up the set to seek a friend or foe
Raised my gang affiliation to determine friend or enemy
'Cause I ain't got nothin' for 'em but some info
Because I don't have anything for them except information
Small bag of Indo, a pot to piss in
A small amount of marijuana, and not much else
And a one-room flat so he can throw it out the window
And a small apartment where he can throw it away discretely
Yep, Tek, this my intro, haha
Yes, Tek (referring to a person), this is my introduction
Doggy, where you hangin' at?
Hey, doggy, where are you currently located?
Homie, can you bring it back?
Friend, can you return or restore the situation?
We need some money and some things and a starter pack
We require money, various items, and a beginner's package
A few tickets and we'll kick it back to you, loc
A few concert tickets, and we'll repay you, my friend
No thang, a friendly game of some gun smoke
No problem, just a casual game involving gunfire
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Calvin Broadus, Tony Cottrell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Ross Fyles Tha Don
Can we just appreciate Snoop been giving us dope music since 1992 ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ 30 years strong
Bruce Wayne
Remember snoop lion?
bylly nallee
@Bruce Wayne yamon bomboclat
Karen Packett
Already!!! ๐ฅ
Local Mechanic
Of course..
I mean killing 2pac,eazy-e...
Anti Skandalouz Entertainment
Absolutely ๐ฏ since deep cover.
Anti Skandalouz Entertainment
Snoop is one of the only rappers who can stay relevant for 30 years and still drop classic albums ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Awoodward7899
Bizzy been on it
lilripsta111
Bone been doing it too
MicFiend
@Awoodward7899 no not on this level