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.
How You Livin'
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Wassup my nigga, how you doing dog?
Man, I'm chilling my nigga
How you livin'?
Shit, I'm livin' it up baby
Really, ohh really, shit
It's all great then
I'm glad to see ya, basically
But on the real though dog
How you living though?
Who me? Shit
I got two boys and a wife
I live a luxurious life
And I'm respected in this game
Cause I do's the same
Man, look here
Let me spit you something for a second
Cause I see y'all ain't been peeping out my record
I see ladies, I see players, and I see haters
And all you fools who perpetrate us, I'll get back with ya later
I got a plate of shrimps, laughing with some pimps
Chopping game, while my diamond's swinging
Banking off my gold chain
My time has come
The way it's done
No more being strung
Around just like a bun
My dues are paid
Darkness was paved
Let's go find some shade
Then we've got it made
Money ain't everything dog, but I tell ya
If I didn't have it, i'd be labelled as a felon
So, as long as I breathe, I achieve
Keep god first in my life, I know that's right
And I prevail, whether I do or don't sell
It ain't about that, it's about giving back
We trying to get our live on, while you jib on
Let a homie get his sang on, instead of his bang on
My life's my friends
And it's gonna be here till the end
It brought me a past
Out the hood, so I know it's gonna last
Down by the sea
Is where all the ladies see me
They tried to flash
Be down, but I had to make a dash
He went from a bucket to a benz, from some change to some ends
From his homies in the pen, to his balling friends
You know, flossy, flossin, bossy, bossin, boss
But I paid the cost
I wanna go
As far as I can go
Just not loco though
Japan and even Tokyo
Yeah broadcasting live to your radiostation
This is Snoop Dogg
You know what I'm saying
Yeah giving a shout out
Mr X-to-the-Z-Xzibit
To all the homeboys on Dogghouse Records
Like this
187.4fm on your dial
W-Balls
In Snoop Dogg's song How You Livin', Snoop Dogg chills with his friend and asks him how he's living. His friend says he's living it up, and Snoop Dogg asks him how he's really living. His friend goes on to explain that he has two sons and a wife and lives a luxurious life. He is respected in the game and has paid his dues. He talks about how he sees ladies, players, and haters, and how he's banking off his gold chain.
The friend then talks about how his life is his friends and how it's going to be there till the end. He mentions how his life brought him out of the hood, and he knows it's going to last. He talks about going from a bucket to a Benz, from some change to some ends, and how he paid the cost. He wants to go as far as he can but not go loco.
The song talks about living a luxurious life and having respect in the game. It emphasizes the importance of paying one's dues and giving back. It also touches on the fact that money isn't everything, but it's important to have it.
Line by Line Meaning
Wassup dog?
Greetings, what is going on now fellow male human?
Wassup my nigga, how you doing dog?
Greetings, how are you doing now fellow human with whom I share a cultural background?
Man, I'm chilling my nigga
I am in a state of relaxation and contentment, fellow human with whom I share a cultural background.
How you livin'?
How are you experiencing the quality of your life?
Shit, I'm livin' it up baby
I am experiencing an extravagant and luxurious life, fellow human.
Really, ohh really, shit
Oh, that is quite unexpected and pleasantly surprising.
It's all great then
That is excellent to hear and I am pleased for you.
I'm glad to see ya, basically
I am happy to be in your presence, mainly because of the aforementioned good news.
But on the real though dog
However, let us focus on the reality of the situation, fellow human with whom I share a cultural background.
How you living though?
How are you truly experiencing the quality of your life?
Who me? Shit
Are you directing that question towards me? Well, let me tell you...
I got two boys and a wife
I have a family consisting of two male children and a wife.
I live a luxurious life
I experience a life of extravagance and high quality.
And I'm respected in this game
I have earned the admiration of my peers and colleagues in this industry.
Cause I do's the same
Because I consistently perform at a high level and conduct myself with integrity.
Man, look here
Allow me to share some insight with you.
Let me spit you something for a second
Allow me to share some more insight with you, briefly.
Cause I see y'all ain't been peeping out my record
Because I have noticed that you all have not been observing my musical releases.
I see ladies, I see players, and I see haters
I encounter female admirers, male competitors, and those who oppose me.
And all you fools who perpetrate us, I'll get back with ya later
And you individuals who engage in deceptive practices towards me and my associates, I will address you at a later time.
I got a plate of shrimps, laughing with some pimps
I am currently enjoying a plate of shrimp and conversing with individuals who manage sex workers for a living.
Chopping game, while my diamond's swinging
Engaging in deep conversation while my diamond jewelry sparkles and moves with my actions.
Banking off my gold chain
Making financial profit through the use of my large and expensive chain necklace.
My time has come
I have finally achieved success and fulfillment.
The way it's done
This is how to achieve success and fulfillment.
No more being strung
No more being taken advantage of or manipulated.
Around just like a bun
Like a piece of bread or pastry, I will no longer be cast aside or forgotten.
My dues are paid
I have fully paid the necessary costs and sacrifices required for success.
Darkness was paved
I had to overcome struggles and hardship in order to reach this successful point.
Let's go find some shade
Let us now relax and enjoy the fruit of our labor.
Then we've got it made
We have finally achieved success and fulfillment.
Money ain't everything dog, but I tell ya
Wealth is not the most important thing in life, fellow human with whom I share a cultural background, but it certainly does help.
If I didn't have it, i'd be labelled as a felon
Without wealth, I would be stigmatized as a criminal or wrongdoer.
So, as long as I breathe, I achieve
For as long as I am alive, I will continue to strive for success and fulfillment.
Keep god first in my life, I know that's right
I prioritize my relationship with a higher power above all else, as I believe that is the correct way to live.
And I prevail, whether I do or don't sell
I will overcome any obstacles or challenges, regardless of financial success or failure.
It ain't about that, it's about giving back
My focus is not solely on personal gain or wealth, but on contributing to my community and society as a whole.
We trying to get our live on, while you jib on
We are attempting to live our lives fully and enjoyably, while you procrastinate or make excuses.
Let a homie get his sang on, instead of his bang on
Allow me to engage in music and singing, instead of violence and aggression.
My life's my friends
The most important aspect of my life is my companions and associates.
And it's gonna be here till the end
I will maintain these friendships and relationships until the end of my life.
It brought me a past
These relationships have shaped and defined aspects of my personal history and identity.
Out the hood, so I know it's gonna last
These relationships have enabled me to escape a difficult and impoverished area of my hometown, and I am certain they will endure.
Down by the sea
In a location near the ocean.
Is where all the ladies see me
It is a location where I receive attention and admiration from female individuals.
They tried to flash
They have attempted to display their money or other assets to impress me.
Be down, but I had to make a dash
Although I was interested, I quickly had to depart the area.
He went from a bucket to a benz, from some change to some ends
He transitioned from owning a cheap and outdated vehicle to a luxurious and expensive car, as well as having more financial resources.
From his homies in the pen, to his balling friends
He shifted from having friends who were incarcerated in prison, to having friends who are successful and affluent.
You know, flossy, flossin, bossy, bossin, boss
You understand that I am showing off my wealth and success, and acting as a figure of authority and control.
But I paid the cost
I had to make significant sacrifices and work hard in order to attain my current station.
I wanna go
It is my desire and goal to travel or move forward in life.
As far as I can go
To the greatest extent of my potential and capability.
Just not loco though
However, I do not want to engage in reckless or harmful behavior.
Japan and even Tokyo
I desire to visit and experience Japanese culture, in particular the city of Tokyo.
Yeah broadcasting live to your radiostation
I am currently transmitting live audio to your radio broadcasting equipment.
This is Snoop Dogg
I am the musical artist with the stage name of Snoop Dogg.
You know what I'm saying
Do you understand and comprehend the meaning of my words?
Yeah giving a shout out
I am offering a public acknowledgement and greeting to individuals or groups.
Mr X-to-the-Z-Xzibit
I am specifically greeting and referencing the musical artist with the stage name of Xzibit.
To all the homeboys on Dogghouse Records
I am acknowledging and addressing everyone associated with the record label known as Dogghouse Records.
187.4fm on your dial
The precise frequency on which I am currently broadcasting audio.
W-Balls
The name of the specific radio station to which I am currently transmitting audio to.
Lyrics © Roba Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: CALVIN N BROADUS, KEVIN GILLIAM, DANNY ELLIOTT II N MEANS
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