Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally … Read Full Bio ↴Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, television personality and actor. His music career began in 1992 when he was discovered by Dr. Dre and featured on Dre's solo debut, "Deep Cover", and then on Dre's solo debut album, The Chronic. He has since sold over 23 million albums in the United States and 35 million albums worldwide.

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 Love My Momma
Snoop Dogg Lyrics

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Momma, momma
I love my momma
I love my momma!
Through all the drama,
Momma, momma
I love my momma
Check it out

The first one to hold me (yeah)
The first one to scold me (yes-o)
You never cease to teach me
And always try to reach me (momma)
Took me to school the first day
Taught me how to kneel, down and pray (amen)
You learned me how to count from one to ten
And never forget, where I've been
Momma

Yeah, I love my momma
Through all the drama, I love my momma (I love my momma)
Through all the drama, I love my momma
Yeah, I love my momma, love you momma (momma!)
I love my momma
Through all the drama, yeah I love my momma
I love you mom (momma!)
I love my momma
Through all the drama, yeah I love my momma
I love you momma (I love you momma)
Yeah, I love you momma, yeah, I love you momma
(listen here) Trip

You taught me how to care
You taught me how to share (f'real)
You taught me how to love and to give
thanks to the one above, I love you momma

Yeah, I love my momma
I love you momma, I love my momma, I love you momma
I love you momma (I love you momma)
I love my momma (I love you momma)
I love my momma (now you tell em Snoop)

You taught me how to read and write, how to fight
My do's and don't's, my wills and my won't's
I'll never forget, the things that we went through
Banging oldies in the living room, sipping brew
Schlitz Malt Liquor was the thing back then
My momma was my homie my daddy, and my best friend
Ask the Twinz, them my lil locos to the end
And Warren G and Nate Dogg, shit them my true friends
Time and time again, I'ma spit this rhyme again
She the queen in my life, and I'ma make sure she gon' shine again
She taught me everything, but she didn't charge a fee
She taught me everything, except how to see a G
For the nine months you carried, I hope you bury me
instead of the other way around, and I put that on Dogg Pound
I made you cry, you made me smile
I just want to say I love you for life
and that's the reason why I'm here now
Love, Snoop

I love my momma, yeah,
I love my momma (I love you momma)
Yeah, I love my momma (I love you momma)
Through all the drama, yeah, yo, yeah, I love you (I love you)
Momma, momma, momma, momma, I love my momma
Momma, I love you momma
I love you momma
Momma, momma

Your money wasn't always long (fo' sho')
But your heart was forever strong (momma, momma)
You taught me bout faith and hope
And never ever get hooked on dope

Momma (I love you, I love you momma)
I love you momma (thought all the drama, I love my momma)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of this song are a heartfelt tribute to the rapper's mother. It expresses the unconditional love and gratitude he has towards her for all the things she taught him in life. In the first verse, Snoop Dogg talks about how his mother was the first one to hold him and scold him, and how she always tried to reach him by teaching him how to count and kneel down and pray. He then goes on to say how he loves his mother through all the drama and difficulties of life.

The second verse of the song talks about how Snoop's mother taught him how to care, share, and love. He also acknowledges her for teaching him how to read and write, and how to differentiate between the right and wrong things in life. The rapper says that he will never forget the things they went through, the oldies they banged in the living room, and the memories they created together.

The song continues with Snoop expressing his love and admiration for his mother, saying that he hopes she will bury him instead of the other way around. He acknowledges how his mother made him cry, but also made him smile, and tells her that he loves her for life. Overall, the lyrics of "I Love My Momma" are a touching tribute to a mother's love and sacrifice.

Line by Line Meaning

Momma, momma
Addressing his mother with affection.

I love my momma
Expressing his love for his mother.

Through all the drama,
Acknowledging the challenges they have faced together.

You never cease to teach me
Her constant strive to educate her son.

And always try to reach me (momma)
Her unwavering effort to connect with her son.

Took me to school the first day
His mother's role in his early education.

Taught me how to kneel, down and pray (amen)
Teaching her son about spirituality.

You learned me how to count from one to ten
His mother taught him basic math skills.

And never forget, where I've been
Reminding him of his roots and upbringing.

You taught me how to care
Teaching him to have empathy for others.

You taught me how to share (f'real)
Teaching him the importance of generosity.

You taught me how to love and to give
Teaching him about love and kindness.

thanks to the one above, I love you momma
Gratitude towards his mother and God.

You taught me how to read and write, how to fight
His mother's involvement in his education and life skills.

My do's and don't's, my wills and my won't's
His mother teaching him values and boundaries.

I'll never forget, the things that we went through
Memories of the ups and downs they've shared.

Banging oldies in the living room, sipping brew
Fond memories of bonding over music and drinks at home.

My momma was my homie my daddy, and my best friend
The special bond he shares with his mother.

Ask the Twinz, them my lil locos to the end
Referencing his close friends who can attest to his relationship with his mother.

She the queen in my life, and I'ma make sure she gon' shine again
His mother's importance in his life and his desire to make her happy.

She taught me everything, but she didn't charge a fee
Acknowledging his mother's selflessness and unconditional love.

She taught me everything, except how to see a G
The one thing his mother didn't teach him was how to be a gangster.

For the nine months you carried, I hope you bury me
Gratitude towards his mother for carrying and giving birth to him.

I made you cry, you made me smile
The emotional bond between mother and son.

I just want to say I love you for life
Expressing his love for his mother is a lifelong commitment.

Your money wasn't always long (fo' sho')
Acknowledging that his mother struggled financially.

But your heart was forever strong (momma, momma)
Her strength of character and her loving heart.

You taught me bout faith and hope
Teaching him the importance of having faith and hope.

And never ever get hooked on dope
Warning him against addiction and drug abuse.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, LENNY WILLIAMS, CECIL WOMACK

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