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.
Hennesey n' Buddah
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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X to the z is down with us
D are e is down with us
My nigga kokane is down with us
Eastside gang is down with us
Niggas talking shit I'm getting ready to bust
I'm number one one one one
With a bullet motherfuckers
I got this henn in my cup
And this Buddha got me stuck
I'm just trying to compose myself compose myself
I don't know why I act this way
I just want to be left alone
I'm just trying to enjoy myself enjoy myself
Aw no who is it
It's motherfucking snoop dogg
I live the fast life where ya keep ya cash tight
In broad daylight walkin' wit ya flashlight
Adding up what ya brought in from last night
She mad tight with mad bite is that right
Bad lil bitches on my tizeam tizeam
Nigga that's the american drizeam wha wha wha what
Pussy broke the president yeah it did
And pussy made a pimp rich yeah it did
I live like 'em both as I smoke on my dope
On my boat thumbin' through see notes
Now here's a toast to the coast
Cause we doin' it the most we doin' it the most
Player player high costs
Uno dos I'm bout to get ghost
Stacking what ya macking d o double g
The shit ya doin' is so lovely
The haters hate 'cause they will never be
There ain't no limit to this melody melody
You niggas sipping on that jealousy jealousy
I pour a tall glass of hennesey want some
Do you want to have a sip with me
Or would you rather try and trip with me trip with me
Put ya cups on the table and your hands in the air
And touch your brim to the side that's only if you a player
And all the ladies in this motherfucker acting up
Don't hurt nobody when you back it up
'cause we came here to have a good time
Me and my niggas in the sunshine sunshine
On 3 wheels with one 9 ya know
It's time to shine the world is mine the world is mine
I never ever dropped a dime shit
Nigga might cop a dime
Never hesitate to pop a 9 bah
And always come up with the proper line
Stick to the script bitch I'm hurting shit hurting shit
Let me show you motherfuckers what I'm working with
What you working with
Don't need no water to go with your order
And you ain't got to smuggle the shit up over the border
Affordable sportable unbelievable feasible and reasonable
We leavin' 'em low
Cause me and my loc keep big leaves of smoke
Gallons of hennesey and 16 liters of coke
He done drank and she done smoked
The meters are broke we put the v to the note
I brought the weed to smoke
And Dr. Dre he hooked the beat up indeed it was dope
Stacking what ya macking d o double g
The shit ya doin' is so lovely
The haters hate 'cause they can never be
There ain't no limit to this melody melody
You niggas sipping on that jealousy jealousy
I pour a tall glass of hennesey hennesey
Do you want to have a sip with me sip with me
Or would you rather try and trip with me trip with me
Put ya cups on the table and your hands in the air
And touch your brim to the side that's only if you a player
And all the ladies in this motherfucker acting up
Don't hurt nobody when you back it up
Cause we came here to have a good time
Me and my niggas in the sunshine sunshine
On 3 wheels with one 9 ya know
Yeah
I got this henn in my cup
And this Buddha got me stuck
I'm just trying to compose myself compose myself
I don't know why I act this way
I just want to be left alone
I'm just trying to enjoy myself enjoy myself
Shaquille o'neal is down with us
Look half dead is down with us
My nigga mel man is down with us
And eastside watts is down with us
The whole crip car is down with us
My niggas on the four yard I'm givin it up
We number one one one one
Gunshot with a bullet motherfuckers
Snoop Dogg's song "Hennesey n Buddah" is a celebration of his success and the loyalty of his gang. The lyrics highlight the camaraderie and support he receives from his crew, including DPG, X to the Z, D are E, Kokane, and Eastside Gang. They're all "down with us" and won't tolerate anyone talking trash. Snoop declares himself "number one" and ready to fight back with a bullet if necessary.
He then discusses his love of Hennesey and Buddha, two substances that have him feeling a bit too relaxed. He confesses that he doesn't know why he acts the way he does and just wants to be left alone to enjoy himself. He welcomes Shaquille O'Neal, Half Dead, Mel Man, and the whole Crip car to the party, but warns everyone not to hurt each other as they have a good time.
The song's lyrics reflect Snoop Dogg's gangsta rap persona and his love of partying, weed, and alcohol. Snoop Dogg wrote the song, and it appeared on his fifth studio album, "The Last Meal." It is an excellent example of the West Coast gangsta rap style that Snoop helped to establish.
Line by Line Meaning
Dpg is down with us
The Dpg gang is aligned with Snoop Dogg and his crew.
X to the z is down with us
Xzibit is aligned with Snoop Dogg and his crew.
D are e is down with us
Dre is aligned with Snoop Dogg and his crew.
My nigga kokane is down with us
Snoop Dogg's friend, Kokane, is aligned with him and his crew.
Eastside gang is down with us
An Eastside gang is aligned with Snoop Dogg and his crew.
Niggas talking shit I'm getting ready to bust
Snoop Dogg is getting ready to fight the people who are talking negatively about him.
I'm number one one one one
Snoop Dogg is the best and most important in his field.
With a bullet motherfuckers
He is going to stay there with the support of his friends and protect himself from his enemies.
I got this henn in my cup
Snoop Dogg is drinking Hennessy.
And this Buddha got me stuck
Marijuana has affected him.
I'm just trying to compose myself compose myself
He's trying to calm down.
I don't know why I act this way
He does not know why he's acting out.
I just want to be left alone
He wants to be alone.
I'm just trying to enjoy myself enjoy myself
He's just trying to have a good time.
Aw no who is it
He's asking who it is.
It's motherfucking snoop dogg
It's Snoop Dogg introducing himself.
I live the fast life where ya keep ya cash tight
He lives a luxurious life but is still careful with his money.
In broad daylight walkin' wit ya flashlight
He's walking in the daylight carrying a flashlight for protection.
Adding up what ya brought in from last night
He's counting his earnings from last night.
She mad tight with mad bite is that right
He's talking about a woman who is attractive and has a good personality.
Bad lil bitches on my tizeam tizeam
He has beautiful girls with him.
Nigga that's the american drizeam wha wha wha what
He's living the American dream and is excited about it.
Pussy broke the president yeah it did
A reference to the importance of sex and power.
And pussy made a pimp rich yeah it did
Sex is also important financially.
I live like 'em both as I smoke on my dope
He aspires to have sex and power like the President and the Pimp as he smokes marijuana.
On my boat thumbin' through see notes
He's on a boat looking through his money and investments.
Now here's a toast to the coast
He's raising a glass to the West Coast.
Cause we doin' it the most we doin' it the most
They are doing everything bigger and better.
Player player high costs
It's expensive to be a player.
Uno dos I'm bout to get ghost
He's leaving soon.
Stacking what ya macking d o double g
He's making a lot of money.
The shit ya doin' is so lovely
What he's doing is great.
The haters hate 'cause they will never be
People who are envious are always negative.
There ain't no limit to this melody melody
There is no end to his music.
You niggas sipping on that jealousy jealousy
Some people are jealous of his success.
I pour a tall glass of hennesey want some
He's drinking Hennessy and offering some to others.
Do you want to have a sip with me
He's offering people some of his drink.
Or would you rather try and trip with me
He's asking if they want to start trouble instead.
Put ya cups on the table and your hands in the air
He's encouraging people to party and have fun.
And touch your brim to the side that's only if you a player
He's suggesting they tip their hats if they are players.
And all the ladies in this motherfucker acting up
The women are having fun and being wild.
Don't hurt nobody when you back it up
He's warning people not to hurt anyone while dancing.
'cause we came here to have a good time
Their goal is to have fun and enjoy themselves.
Me and my niggas in the sunshine sunshine
He's with his friends and enjoying the sun.
On 3 wheels with one 9 ya know
They are on three-wheeled ATVs with a 9mm gun.
It's time to shine the world is mine the world is mine
He's gaining success and seeing it as his time to shine.
I never ever dropped a dime shit
He's never cooperated with the police.
Nigga might cop a dime
He might buy some drugs.
Never hesitate to pop a 9 bah
He's not afraid to use his gun.
And always come up with the proper line
He knows what to say in any situation.
Stick to the script bitch I'm hurting shit hurting shit
He's staying true to his plan despite negative comments.
Let me show you motherfuckers what I'm working with
He wants to demonstrate his skills.
What you working with
He's asking what others are capable of.
Don't need no water to go with your order
He's saying he's so cool that he doesn't need water with his alcohol.
And you ain't got to smuggle the shit up over the border
He doesn't have to traffic drugs illegally.
Affordable sportable unbelievable feasible and reasonable
He has expensive tastes but can afford them.
We leavin' 'em low
They're leaving their competition behind.
Cause me and my loc keep big leaves of smoke
He and his friend smoke a lot of marijuana.
Gallons of hennesey and 16 liters of coke
They consume a lot of alcohol and cocaine.
He done drank and she done smoked
They have consumed both alcohol and marijuana.
The meters are broke we put the v to the note
They have exceeded the capacity limit of some device used to measure their behavior.
I brought the weed to smoke
He brought marijuana to smoke.
And Dr. Dre he hooked the beat up indeed it was dope
Dr. Dre made a good beat for their song.
Yeah
An exclamation to end the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDRE YOUNG, MICHAEL ELIZONDO, CALVIN BROADUS, JERRY BUDDY LONG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lupe Lupe
EASTSIDE. WATTS
TEN LINE GANGSTA
CRIP. GANG
CUUU CCOOOOC CUUU CCOOOOC
CA. TEN. LINE CU
CUUU CCOOOOC CUUU CCOOOOC
CICCIN CAC CEEIN COOL
CICCI. TEN LINE CICCI
CUU CICCIN IT
CMOM CLUCE CHUCC
Paul
I got this henn in my cup
And this Buddha got me stuck
I'm just trying to compose myself compose myself
I don't know why I act this way
I just want to be left alone
I'm just trying to enjoy myself enjoy myself
Aw no who is it
It's motherfucking snoop dogg
I live the fast life where ya keep ya cash tight
In broad daylight walkin' wit ya flashlight
Adding up what ya brought in from last night
She mad tight with mad bite is that right
Bad lil bitches on my tizeam tizeam
Nigga that's the american drizeam wha wha wha what
Pussy broke the president yeah it did
And pussy made a pimp rich yeah it did
I live like 'em both as I smoke on my dope
On my boat thumbin' through see notes
Now here's a toast to the coast
Cause we doin' it the most we doin' it the most
Player player high costs
Uno dos I'm bout to get ghost
Stacking what ya macking d o double g
The shit ya doin' is so lovely
The haters hate 'cause they will never be
There ain't no limit to this melody melody
You niggas sipping on that jealousy jealousy
I pour a tall glass of hennesey want some
Do you want to have a sip with me
Or would you rather try and trip with me trip with me
Put ya cups on the table and your hands in the air
And touch your brim to the side that's only if you a player
And all the ladies in this motherfucker acting up
Don't hurt nobody when you back it up
'cause we came here to have a good time
Me and my niggas in the sunshine sunshine
On 3 wheels with one 9 ya know
It's time to shine the world is mine the world is mine
I never ever dropped a dime shit
Nigga might cop a dime
Never hesitate to pop a 9 bah
And always come up with the proper line
Stick to the script bitch I'm hurting shit hurting shit
Let me show you motherfuckers what I'm working with
What you working with
Don't need no water to go with your order
And you ain't got to smuggle the shit up over the border
Affordable sportable unbelievable feasible and reasonable
We leavin' 'em low
Cause me and my loc keep big leaves of smoke
Gallons of hennesey and 16 liters of coke
He done drank and she done smoked
The meters are broke we put the v to the note
I brought the weed to smoke
And Dr. Dre he hooked the beat up indeed it was dope
Stacking what ya macking d o double g
The shit ya doin' is so lovely
The haters hate 'cause they can never be
There ain't no limit to this melody melody
You niggas sipping on that jealousy jealousy
I pour a tall glass of hennesey hennesey
Do you want to have a sip with me sip with me
Or would you rather try and trip with me trip with me
Put ya cups on the table and your hands in the air
And touch your brim to the side that's only if you a player
And all the ladies in this motherfucker acting up
Don't hurt nobody when you back it up
Cause we came here to have a good time
Me and my niggas in the sunshine sunshine
On 3 wheels with one 9 ya know
Yeah
I got this henn in my cup
And this Buddha got me stuck
I'm just trying to compose myself compose myself
I don't know why I act this way
I just want to be left alone
I'm just trying to enjoy myself enjoy myself
Shaquille o'neal is down with us
Look half dead is down with us
My nigga mel man is down with us
And eastside watts is down with us
The whole crip car is down with us
My niggas on the four yard I'm givin it up
We number one one one one
Gunshot with a bullet motherfuckers
Reamuzik
People be sleepin on this album...this album BANGS!!! Classic Snoop.
Dylan Warren
My favorite album of his. It goes hard.
Farai Valentine
Sometimes hip hop is like that. It happened with Jay Z's Reasonable Doubt.
Kcm47
This album is criminally underrated
Gerald Ogoko
This jam ages and tastes gracefully like old wine.
StoneColdAudit
Im a big Snoop fan and this album is BANGING, Top Dogg is boss too but the tunes on this from start to finish is tops, cant touch Doggystyle but it certainly is up there.
Jack Mcgregor
Snoop on top of his game. This is why he’s a legend. No one like him, a total one off. This tune gives me eargqsms when I’m high. Used to listen to this a lot when I was on eccies.
BUCKSKEE
This song would never get old..
Elias Tefera
I just don’t get it why this album is so underrated. Tha Last Meal is one of the top 10 classic hiphop albums in my list.
JoJoWorld
bro it went certified double platinum, wasn’t that underrated