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.
I'm Fly
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Gotta think my shit's staying stacy Adams
Wit a Jay Crockett pad on dey cuff
On brinks
So wut da ladies wink'in
You da one in the mercedes
Shotgun wit dem things
Couch chillin watchin da lion king
'cause im wit snoop and nate
Singing rhyming and things
I'm out late 'cause im rhyming for change
I aint wit dimes for thangs
Hop back and im trying ta aim
At everythang, dat be hating my fame
Just regulatin been lacing da game
Aint no mistake in da game
2 one mother f'er dwizzle sippin on da sizzle
And dat's fo' sizzle
Fo times for da riddles
You we is bar
Everywhere we go u noe who us are
You could tell by da car
Champagne caviar
Bubble bath
I say i love you
And i laugh
In "I'm Fly," Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, and Warren G are bragging about their success and wealth. They talk about their expensive clothing and accessories, with Snoop boasting about his Stacy Adams shoes and Jay Crockett cufflinks. They claim to be desired by women and to have flashy cars, champagne, caviar, and bubble baths. The three rappers also talk about their talent, how they work hard to make a name for themselves in the rap game, and how they're not interested in being with women who only want them for their money.
They also take aim at those who dislike their fame, which leads them to aim at everything that's hating their fame. Snoop and Nate Dogg compare themselves to the characters from the Lion King, as they sing rhymes and cry at the same time. The lyrics also reveal that they are out late working hard and trying to make a living. The artists express their individuality and state that they are not going to change to fit anyone else's standards.
Overall, the song is about living the high life and staying true to oneself while putting in hard work to make a name for oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
3 piece wit a mink
I am wearing a three-piece suit with a fur coat
Gotta think my shit's staying stacy Adams
I must make sure my shoes are Stacy Adams brand
Wit a Jay Crockett pad on dey cuff
I have a Jay Crockett notepad on my jacket cuff
On brinks
I am on the verge of greatness
So wut da ladies wink'in
Women are flirting with me
You da one in the mercedes
I am the one driving the Mercedes
Shotgun wit dem things
I have a gun in the passenger seat
Couch chillin watchin da lion king
I am relaxing on the couch watching The Lion King
Crying and thangs
I am emotional and moved by the movie
'cause im wit snoop and nate
I am with Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg
Singing rhyming and things
We are performing rap music together
I'm out late 'cause im rhyming for change
I stay up late performing rap music for money
I aint wit dimes for thangs
I am not with attractive women for their money
Hop back and im trying ta aim
I jump back and aim my gun at anyone who disrespects me
At everythang, dat be hating my fame
I confront anyone who envies my success
Just regulatin been lacing da game
I have been consistently contributing to the rap music industry
Aint no mistake in da game
I am a respected and skillful rapper
2 one mother f'er dwizzle sippin on da sizzle
I am drinking liquor while rhyming
And dat's fo' sizzle
I am sure of what I'm saying
Fo times for da riddles
I am good at making witty rhymes
You we is bar
Our fame precedes us everywhere we go
Everywhere we go u noe who us are
People recognize and know us
You could tell by da car
People can identify us by our car
Champagne caviar
I enjoy the finer things in life
Bubble bath
I am indulging in a luxurious bath
I say i love you
I am expressing my emotions
And i laugh
I laugh to mask my vulnerability
Contributed by Alaina C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@PProgress
I'll pay respect to anyone who listen to this till now!
@milkhays3657
Chuuuuuuch
@mannyfrrshh4233
Wow i can sleep in peace now
@str8balla0
R.I.P Nate
@brahimbmzo490
Nate Dogg is missed a lot!
@str8balla0
Martha Flores +1 respect ✊
@RICKYSAMUELSRBLACKRODTEMPERTON
In 2003 i remember singing this song in Compton California in the elevator of a hotel called Crystal Lake Hotel and Casino. I thought the song was on the elevator music but I turned around and boom there was Nate Dogg singing that classic jam!!!! He said Big Homie you aint from here huh??? I said nah bro Im from Ga. He was like if you aint doing shit come kick it with us. He invited me to his brothers pre wedding party that night up in the hotel suites. The wildest party ive ever been to up to this very day!!!! While other celebrities are mega stuck up and fucked up, Hands down Nate Dogg is the greatest down to earth celebrity ive ever met. This man was truly for his fans. and he always kept a bottle of Henny trill shit!!!
Rest In Peace O.G Nate Dogg!!!!
@josecervantes7295
That's awesome
@stayyupg1585
That's some gang shit 🔥
@shawn4182
Yooo that's amazing