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 Ya Dogg
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Just keep me coming
And I come running
Cause I'm your dog
Baby I'm your dog
So whenever you call
I come running
Baby, I come running
And I come running
Cause I'm your dog
Baby I'm your dog
So whenever you call
I come running
You ain't listenin'
So you can talk to me, don't listen to him
A body like that ain't hard to feed, cause girl I'll eat you up
All in a couple of seconds, girl I'll eat you up
It's when you realize you're in Heaven like how'd you get there?
Baby what you doin' in this chair? Couldn't let you sit there
You need help, somebody should get there
You see girl, time is like money, both of which men loathe
Spend them both with me and then for sure you'll know
Baby, I come running
Just keep me coming
And I come running
Cause I'm your dog
Baby I'm your dog
So whenever you call
I come running
She's impressed by a fat boy
Cadillac, weed, pistol on his lap, boy
Home run hitter, thought I was a batboy
Search warrant for the crib, you better get a map for it
Paid for, meanin' I ain't gotta rap for it
She a alley oop, I tap it off the backboard
Hustlin', baby what you lookin' for? Just ask for it
Blue Ferrari, I'm the envy of the task force
Impeccable suits, as I run with my dogs
Pinkie rings and things that come with my wonderful job
Dog pound niggas, and we came to fight
I was several million up before it came to light
Now they callin' me the truest one to ever do it
Status symbol for the pimps, now enjoy the music
Smoked out like a player and you know the name
Break a bitch quick, really, biggest in the game
Baby, I come running
Just keep me coming
And I come running
Cause I'm your dog
Baby I'm your dog
So whenever you call
I come running
Baby, I come running
I got Rottweiler in tube sock
Pitbull lock on your neck, kiss it and you'll die
Boxer you take mine off then hallelujah
Shando, count my blessings, spin around two times
Freaky freak like it's the 80s
Fuckin' explicit, radio prolly say we
Should tone it down with the clean version
Dirty but in public you're like teen virgin
I like it make me realize my vices
Enticin', flower bombin' all on your privates
Private meetin' inside your bedroom
Head in that Maybach boomin', thank God for leg room
It's a trophy in that pussy, I'ma cum in first place
I'ma cum in first place, cum in, cum in first place
I'm your D-O-double-G and I need more Pedigree
What it D-O? Puppy chow, I've been grown and so off the leash, ho
Baby, I come running
Just keep me coming
And I come running
It feels like, baby I'm your dog
So whenever you call
I come running
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's song 'I'm Ya Dogg' describe the rapper's loyalty to his partner. The title, 'I'm Ya Dogg,' is a play on the phrase 'man's best friend' and compares the rapper's relationship to that of a dog and its owner. He implies that he is always there for his partner, running to her whenever she calls. Snoop continues to describe the ways he takes care of her needs, saying that he is always ready to please her.
The second verse addresses the haters who judge his relationship. He dismisses their opinions, saying that her looks are not hard to please because he is always ready to provide for her. Snoop emphasizes that his partner is in good hands and she can trust him by describing his success as a rapper and his luxurious lifestyle.
Overall, the lyrics show how Snoop Dogg sees himself as a loyal and trustworthy partner who is always available to his woman's needs.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I come running
I will always be there for you and come whenever you call.
Just keep me coming
Keep giving me attention and I'll always be loyal to you.
And I come running
I will never hesitate to be by your side when you need me.
Cause I'm your dog
I'm devoted to you and will do anything to make you happy.
Baby I'm your dog
I'm obedient and submissive to your every command.
So whenever you call
Whenever you need me, I'll be ready and waiting.
You ain't listenin'
You're not paying attention to anyone else but me.
So you can talk to me, don't listen to him
Ignore everyone else and focus on me, I'm the only one who matters.
A body like that ain't hard to feed, cause girl I'll eat you up
I find you irresistible and I'm willing to do anything to please you.
All in a couple of seconds, girl I'll eat you up
I can satisfy you quickly and easily.
It's when you realize you're in Heaven like how'd you get there?
Being with me is like being in a state of euphoria that you never want to leave.
Baby what you doin' in this chair? Couldn't let you sit there
I won't let you be alone or uncomfortable, I'll always take care of you.
You need help, somebody should get there
I'm always there to provide assistance and support to you.
You see girl, time is like money, both of which men loathe
Time and money are valuable resources that men typically don't want to waste.
Spend them both with me and then for sure you'll know
If you spend your time and money on me, you'll see how valuable and rewarding it can be.
She's impressed by a fat boy
I can attract women despite not being conventionally attractive or fit.
Cadillac, weed, pistol on his lap, boy
I have a tough and dangerous image that can be appealing to certain women.
Home run hitter, thought I was a batboy
People underestimate me, but I have the ability to succeed greatly.
Search warrant for the crib, you better get a map for it
My lifestyle and possessions are so extravagant that it's hard to keep up with them.
Paid for, meanin' I ain't gotta rap for it
I'm so wealthy that I don't need to make music for the money.
She a alley oop, I tap it off the backboard
I can easily seduce women and have sex with them.
Hustlin', baby what you lookin' for? Just ask for it
I'm a hustler and can provide whatever a woman desires as long as she tells me.
Blue Ferrari, I'm the envy of the task force
I have a highly desirable and expensive car that others envy.
Impeccable suits, as I run with my dogs
I have great style and hang out with my close friends who are loyal to me.
Pinkie rings and things that come with my wonderful job
My job allows me to have expensive and luxurious possessions like jewelry.
Dog pound niggas, and we came to fight
My friends and I are fierce and won't back down from a challenge.
I was several million up before it came to light
I've had financial success that wasn't publicly known.
Now they callin' me the truest one to ever do it
I'm known for being authentic and true to myself.
Status symbol for the pimps, now enjoy the music
I'm respected and admired by other pimps, and I make enjoyable music.
Smoked out like a player and you know the name
I smoke marijuana like a pro and am well-known in the industry.
Break a bitch quick, really, biggest in the game
I can easily seduce women and am the best at it.
I got Rottweiler in tube sock
I have protection with me in the form of a Rottweiler and a sock to hold it.
Pitbull lock on your neck, kiss it and you'll die
I have another trained dog that can attack on command, for my protection or to intimidate others.
Boxer you take mine off then hallelujah
I have a trained boxing dog that will obey any command I give.
Shando, count my blessings, spin around two times
I believe in good luck and count my blessings often, even performing actions to bring good luck.
Freaky freak like it's the 80s
I'm into sexual exploration and am willing to try anything in bed.
Fuckin' explicit, radio prolly say we
My lyrics are very explicit and not suitable for radio play.
Should tone it down with the clean version
I know that my lyrics are too vulgar for mainstream audiences and might need to be censored.
Dirty but in public you're like teen virgin
I may be promiscuous, but I can act innocent and virginal in public.
I like it make me realize my vices
I enjoy being with someone who encourages and indulges in my bad habits.
Enticin', flower bombin' all on your privates
I'm good at seducing and pleasing women, and I'm well-endowed.
Private meetin' inside your bedroom
I'm interested in spending time with someone in a private and intimate setting.
Head in that Maybach boomin', thank God for leg room
I enjoy cruising around in my expensive car with lots of space to stretch out.
It's a trophy in that pussy, I'ma cum in first place
I am sexually competitive and want to prove my worth by being the best my partner has ever had.
I'ma cum in first place, cum in, cum in first place
I'm emphasizing my desire to be the best and come first.
I'm your D-O-double-G and I need more Pedigree
I'm Snoop Dogg, a famous rapper, and I want more success and fame.
What it D-O? Puppy chow, I've been grown and so off the leash, ho
I'm asking what the deal is, and I no longer need to rely on others, I'm independent and free to do what I want.
It feels like, baby I'm your dog
Being with me feels like a loyal and obedient pet who will always be there for you.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Calvin Broadus, Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., Kendrick Duckworth, Pharrell Williams, William Roberts
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