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 4Γ 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 β 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"βthat 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 β 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.
I'd Rather Be With You
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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I'd like to know
With proper dimensions, from here to town, oh
Cross hearted, strained up in all black
Real mink, real pimp, real Mac (What?)
Old dreams, more schemes
Running with a pack of hyenas, call team
Tina, Erica
In the first paragraph of the lyrics, Snoop Dogg is describing a girl that he's drawn to and wants to get to know better. He refers to her as the "type of girl" he'd like to know, implying that she stands out from others. He also mentions her "proper dimensions," which suggests that he finds her physically attractive. This phrase could also be interpreted metaphorically, referring to her overall appeal and charisma.
Moving on to the second paragraph, Snoop Dogg provides more detailed descriptions of the girl. He mentions that she is "cross hearted" and "strained up in all black," which implies that she may have had experiences that have made her guarded or reserved. Additionally, he references her wearing real mink, a symbol of luxury and extravagance. He uses the terms "real pimp" and "real Mac," which could either be literal descriptions or metaphoric expressions of her confident and sophisticated demeanor.
The third paragraph introduces a slightly darker tone, as Snoop Dogg mentions her "old dreams" and "more schemes." This suggests that the girl has aspirations and plans, but they may not always be entirely honorable or straightforward. He then describes her as "running with a pack of hyenas, call team." This line could be seen as a metaphor for her associating with a group of cunning and predatory individuals, further emphasizing her involvement in questionable activities.
The final line of the lyrics mentions two names, Tina and Erica. It can be interpreted as a reference to specific individuals who represent similar characteristics to the previously described girl. Alternatively, it could be a nod to the broader idea that the girl is part of a larger group or community of individuals with similar traits and lifestyles.
Overall, Snoop Dogg's lyrics in "I'd Rather Be With You" paint a vivid picture of a complex and intriguing girl who captures his attention. While he acknowledges her physical beauty and allure, he also hints at her guarded nature, extravagant tastes, and involvement in potentially questionable activities.
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@louisvalsin9162
I gotta say, I loved the character Snoop played in this movie. He was hella cool, but at the same time, he was sinister as fuck.
@luhbray651
Louis Valsin fgyg
@nbanbarichmoneyboy5112
Louis Valsin snoop doggs softer than pillow stfu
@louisvalsin9162
100 GANGβ Yeah, we get it, Random Ass person on the YouTube comment section. We know you're tough.
@nbanbarichmoneyboy5112
Louis Valsin snoop dogg played as a snitch in training day and Dr dre played as a cop these niggas act gangsta but never was one eazy e saw that long ago
@louisvalsin9162
100 GANG I mean that's all well and good. But my comment was talking about the Role in which Snoop played in the MOVIE. I ain't mentioned a single word about Dre or Snoop's real life personas. What you said is probably true, but i wasnt even talking about that. lol
@jackinthebox1993
Even as a bad guy in the movie, Snoop Dogg is still chill as fuck
@Rednawp
I get up on a cloud and enjoy this song just as much as Snoop does in this scene
@danelledanley8900
Wander Perez Right
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