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.
Hustle And Ball
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Yeah man these niggas think that I done fell off man
Think my shit done got weak I guess
Shit nigga I been hustlin' grindin' like a motherfucker
I ain't went nowhere know what I mean?
Shit guess I got to let these niggas know who I am
What I stand for and what I'm about huh
You feel me check this out BITCH!!
Whats my motherfucking name
Snoop Dogg
What I like to do
You like to hustle and ball
Whats my motherfucking name
Snoop Dogg
What I like to do
You like to hustle and ball
Whats my motherfucking name
Snoop Dogg
What I like to do
You like to hustle and ball
Whats my motherfucking name
Snoop Dogg
What I like to do
You like to hustle and ball
I get up early in the mourning and begin my mission
Brush my teeth then I creeps to the kitchen
Cook some bacon and eggs and put some braids in my head
Stash this pound, put the shit down then I head
To the spot that's hot, fuck a fed
I gotta clock this knot ya heard what I said
I'm taking penitentiary chances, dancing with the devil
I'm in it to win it for No Limit nigga next level
A whole lot of y'all niggas out there walk around dead here take this
Shovel
Dig your own grave, your pushing on them pebbles
Stand out there on that corner long enough and watch what happen
Quit yapping about what you ain't got and get cracking now that's what
Happening
Ain't no body give me shit I took it
Nigga straight now but I started off croocked
Now look at all the shit I been through and I'm 'fen to
Get what I gotta get cause I'm just straight down for this shit
Now
Whats my motherfucking name
Snoop Dogg
What I like to do
You like to hustle and ball
Whats my motherfucking name
Snoop Dogg
What I like to do
You like to hustle and ball
Whats my motherfucking name
Snoop Dogg
What I like to do
You like to hustle and ball
Whats my motherfucking name
Snoop Dogg
What I like to do
You like to hustle and ball
They say money is the key to end all your woes
That's probably why I love it and cant stand them hoes
I chop trees with G's and take trips over seas
And pack a nine all the time and that's for all my enimies
What y'all thought, I cant get caught
It ain't my motherfucking fault they call mister seasonig salt
I'm bringing Gangsta shit to this No Limit click
I'm way down south in a house and I'm banging this shit
I got gold around my neck that will never ever fade
Rolex watch on my wrist nigga getting paid
That's all I live fo , you dig it
Game is to be sold not to be told that's what my nigga P said can you
Feel it
What y'all niggas knocking me fo and watching me fo
While your bitch jocking me and clocking this doe
Boy that sound like the old Snoop Dogg, shit I'm trying to get paid
Papered up and trying to ball y'all feel me
Avoiding the snitches and the and the bitches too
And the fake ass snake ass niggas which is you nigga fuck you
I buck you you I stick you I stuck you
I love making that music that y'all niggas say y'all drugs to
Whats my motherfucking name
Snoop Dogg
What I like to do
You like to hustle and ball
Whats my motherfucking name
Snoop Dogg
What I like to do
You like to hustle and ball
Whats my motherfucking name
Snoop Dogg
What I like to do
You like to hustle and ball
Whats my motherfucking name
Snoop Dogg
What I like to do
You like to hustle and ball
Bow-wow
Game recognize game
Now you know how a gangsta gangsta
You how a hustler hustle
And you know how a baller balls
That's what you get when you fucking with Snoop Dogg
Straight up '98 No Limit records
You feel me that's real ha ha yeah
Hustle & Ball That's all we do
All the real hustlers out there gone and give it up
Yeah get your money money get your money
Keep your heat get your money money
In Snoop Dogg's song Hustle And Ball, he talks about his hustle and grind and how he has not fallen off in the game. He says he takes penitentiary chances and dances with the devil to win and get to the next level. He talks about how he has come a long way, from being crooked to straight and all the things he has been through to get where he is. Snoop Dogg is proud of his success, and he lets everyone know that he loves to hustle and ball.
The lyrics in Hustle And Ball highlight the values of the gangsta lifestyle, which is all about getting paid, avoiding snitches, and staying true to one's roots. Snoop Dogg is saying that he is still who he always has been, and he will always be true to himself. As a listener, one gets a sense of Snoop's determination to succeed by any means necessary, even if that means breaking the law or taking risks that others might not take. Hustle And Ball is an anthem for anyone who has struggled to overcome adversity and succeed in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo whats up P
Snoop Dogg is initiating a conversation with his friend, P, to vent about how he feels people are doubting him.
Yeah man these niggas think that I done fell off man
Snoop Dogg believes others think he has lost his edge.
Think my shit done got weak I guess
Snoop Dogg acknowledges that people may believe his skills have deteriorated.
Shit nigga I been hustlin' grindin' like a motherfucker
Snoop Dogg assures that he has been working hard in spite of the opinions of others.
I ain't went nowhere know what I mean?
Snoop Dogg is saying he did not go anywhere, meaning he remained faithful to his passion and stayed relevant.
Shit guess I got to let these niggas know who I am
Snoop Dogg wants to remind everyone of his capabilities and reputation.
What I stand for and what I'm about huh
Snoop Dogg wants his audience to understand the principles he embodies and the values he represents.
You feel me check this out BITCH!!
Snoop Dogg is hyped and ready to prove his haters wrong.
Whats my motherfucking name
Snoop Dogg establishes his presence and emphasizes his persona.
Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg repeats his name for emphasis.
What I like to do
Snoop Dogg is about to describe what he enjoys doing, which is hustling and playing basketball.
You like to hustle and ball
Snoop Dogg enjoys working hard and playing basketball.
I get up early in the mourning and begin my mission
Snoop Dogg wakes up early and begins his daily routine.
Brush my teeth then I creeps to the kitchen
Snoop Dogg brushes his teeth then quietly goes to the kitchen to avoid waking anyone up.
Cook some bacon and eggs and put some braids in my head
Snoop Dogg enjoys a hearty breakfast and styles his hair.
Stash this pound, put the shit down then I head
Snoop Dogg hides some marijuana then leaves.
To the spot that's hot, fuck a fed
Snoop Dogg goes to a place where there are lots of people and is not scared of the police.
I gotta clock this knot ya heard what I said
Snoop Dogg explains his motivation to make money.
I'm taking penitentiary chances, dancing with the devil
Snoop Dogg takes risks and puts himself in danger for the sake of making money.
I'm in it to win it for No Limit nigga next level
Snoop Dogg is hustling hard to take his career and reputation to the next level.
A whole lot of y'all niggas out there walk around dead here take this Shovel
Snoop Dogg insists that those who do not live as he does are not living at all.
Dig your own grave, your pushing on them pebbles
Snoop Dogg believes that those who do not work hard will eventually ruin their own lives.
Stand out there on that corner long enough and watch what happen
Snoop Dogg challenges those who put little effort into their lives, saying that they will regret it.
Quit yapping about what you ain't got and get cracking now that's what Happening
Snoop Dogg thinks that it is useless to complain about what one does not have, but that one should work hard to get it.
Ain't no body give me shit I took it
Snoop Dogg wishes to demonstrate that he achieved his success through hard work and dedication, not by receiving handouts.
Nigga straight now but I started off crooked
Snoop Dogg acknowledges that his path to success was not always morally right.
Now look at all the shit I been through and I'm 'fen to
Snoop Dogg is proud of his growth and development despite his difficult past.
Get what I gotta get cause I'm just straight down for this shit
Snoop Dogg is adamant about continuing to hustle and work hard to achieve his goals.
They say money is the key to end all your woes
Snoop Dogg is aware of the idea that having money can solve many problems.
That's probably why I love it and cant stand them hoes
Snoop Dogg is open about his love for money and hatred towards people who might try to leech off him.
I chop trees with G's and take trips over seas
Snoop Dogg explains that he associates with wealthy friends and travels on luxury vacations.
And pack a nine all the time and that's for all my enemy
Snoop Dogg always carries a gun to protect himself from those who might mean him harm.
What y'all thought, I cant get caught
Snoop Dogg thinks that his prominence keeps him safe from serious consequences of some of his actions.
It ain't my motherfucking fault they call mister seasonig salt
Snoop Dogg refers to his nickname, acknowledging that it is neither his doing nor his fault.
I'm bringing Gangsta shit to this No Limit click
Snoop Dogg is proud to be associated with the No Limit record label and represents his gangsta image.
I'm way down south in a house and I'm banging this shit
Snoop Dogg explains that he is playing his music loudly in a house he owns, located in a southern state.
I got gold around my neck that will never ever fade
Snoop Dogg has expensive jewelry that he is proud of.
Rolex watch on my wrist nigga getting paid
Snoop Dogg owns a Rolex watch and highlights his success.
That's all I live fo , you dig it
Snoop Dogg explains that hustling and making money is the main reason for his existence.
Game is to be sold not to be told that's what my nigga P said can you Feel it
Snoop Dogg values the importance of hard work and dedication.
What y'all niggas knocking me fo and watching me fo
Snoop Dogg thinks it is ridiculous that people would try to put him down when he is working so hard to achieve his goals.
While your bitch jocking me and clocking this doe
Snoop Dogg notices that even women who supposedly show him love also have selfish intentions.
Boy that sound like the old Snoop Dogg, shit I'm trying to get paid
Snoop Dogg acknowledges his past but wants to move forward and achieve even more success.
Papered up and trying to ball y'all feel me
Snoop Dogg has earned a lot of money and wants to make the most out of it.
Avoiding the snitches and the and the bitches too
Snoop Dogg is careful in his dealings with others as not everyone has his best interests in mind.
And the fake ass snake ass niggas which is you nigga fuck you
Snoop Dogg swears at those who have betrayed his trust, referencing how snakes are known to be untrustworthy.
I buck you you I stick you I stuck you
Snoop Dogg warns that he will not hesitate to hurt those who cross him or his crew.
I love making that music that y'all niggas say y'all drugs to
Snoop Dogg enjoys the music he creates, as listeners have compared it to a drug.
Bow-wow
Snoop Dogg adlibs with a dog sound.
Game recognize game
Snoop Dogg is referencing how true hustlers understand each other and their mindsets.
Now you know how a gangsta gangsta
Snoop Dogg is teaching others what it really means to be a gangsta.
You how a hustler hustle
Snoop Dogg is teaching others what it really means to hustle.
And you know how a baller balls
Snoop Dogg is teaching others what it really means to be a baller.
That's what you get when you fucking with Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg asserts his capabilities and warns others not to mess with him.
Straight up '98 No Limit records
Snoop Dogg includes the record label he is signed to and the year the song was released.
Hustle & Ball That's all we do
Snoop Dogg proudly states that he and his team work hard and play basketball.
All the real hustlers out there gone and give it up
Snoop Dogg encourages those who truly work hard to continue doing so.
Yeah get your money money get your money
Snoop Dogg emphasizes the importance of making money.
Keep your heat get your money money
Snoop Dogg advises others to stay alert and protect themselves while making money.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, ODELL VICKEROUS
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