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 got my own
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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In this motherfucker that don't need
Shit from nobody they don't need nothing
From nobody they got they own, hey!
I got my own, got my own! I got my own, now!
Don't need no nigga to buy me shit
Don't need no chick to buy me shit hell no!
(Can you tell em man?)
I got my own, got my own!
Snoop, Snoop!
I don't need no chick to buy me shit
See that whip outside? yeah, that's my whip
Baby girl right there? yeah, that's my bitch
Everything 'bout me? All brand new shit!
Old 7 coupe with the blue-red top
Money, green shoes, man, shit don't stop
It goes on, and on, and on
Independent with the bidness man, my?'s long
And I did it by my own i'm the one and only
Snoop Don Coolio, BIATCH!
So break bread and fake?
Cuz I'm throwing money in the air cuz I?
Don't need no nigga to buy me shit
Don't need no chick to buy me shit hell no!
I got my own, got my own!
(Can you tell em man?)
I got my own, got my own!
Don't need no nigga to buy me shit
Don't need no chick to buy me shit hell no!
I got my own, got my own!
(Can you tell em man?)
I got my own, got my own!
I'm fresh to death like the million bucks
I put all my Louie hat
With the crip blue chucks
I stepped out the coupe the bitch said "Oh
No!" easy, girlfriend, bitch, I gotta go
Plus! That brand new coupe came out
Store's sold out cuz the Snoop came out
What you niggas thinking about?
I got my own money loc
You gotta? in my house
I got Scrooge McDuck paper, internet paper
Even got a little bit of Bill Gates paper
Some opera paper, some dope boy paper
Holla at the D-O double G about paper!
Don't need no nigga to buy me shit
Don't need no chick to buy me shit hell no!
I got my own, got my own!
(Can you tell em man?)
I got my own, got my own!
Don't need no nigga to buy me shit
Don't need no chick to buy me shit hell no!
I got my own, got my own!
(Can you tell em man?)
I got my own, got my own! One-one-two!
Anybody gettin' paper?
Tell me who the hell's gettin' paper?
You don't need no paper!
Hands in the air if you really gettin' paper!
This goes out to my people gettin' money
Hustle on the block all day gettin' money
Dancin' on the pole and nothin' get money
Wrong or right my people get yo money!
A lot of fake ballers has grown
Fronting in the club man you niggas is joke
Sneaking in the VIP got kicked out? Cuz
You should've mentioned me!
Don't need no nigga to buy me shit
Don't need no chick to buy me shit hell no!
I got my own, got my own!
(Can you tell em man?)
I got my own, got my own!
Don't need no nigga to buy me shit
Don't need no chick to buy me shit hell no!
I got my own, got my own!
(Can you tell em man?)
I got my own, got my own!
Don't need no nigga to buy me shit
Don't need no chick to buy me shit hell no!
I got my own, got my own!
(Can you tell em man?)
I got my own, got my own!
Don't need no nigga to buy me shit
Don't need no chick to buy me shit hell no!
I got my own, got my own!
(Can you tell em man?)
I got my own, got my own!
The lyrics of Snoop Dogg's song "I Got My Own" convey a strong message of independence and self-sufficiency. The song celebrates individuals who have worked hard to achieve success and financial stability without relying on others for material possessions or financial support.
In the opening lines, Snoop Dogg emphasizes that the song is dedicated to everyone who doesn't need anything from anybody. It sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics, highlighting the theme of self-reliance and self-determination.
Snoop Dogg goes on to assert that he doesn't need anyone, whether it be a man or a woman, to buy him anything. He takes pride in his ability to provide for himself and acquire his own possessions. The references to his car and his girlfriend emphasize his confident and assertive attitude towards his independence.
The lyrics also touch on Snoop Dogg's success and wealth. He mentions his extravagant lifestyle, such as his expensive car, his stylish clothes, and his ability to throw money in the air. He boasts about his long-lasting career, asserting that he achieved all his success on his own. The mention of his collaboration with Coolio underscores his credibility and influence in the music industry.
Snoop Dogg further emphasizes his financial stability by referencing various types of money, including Scrooge McDuck paper (symbolizing his wealth), internet paper (representing online success), and even the money associated with prominent figures like Bill Gates. This list shows the diversity of his income sources and highlights his overall financial prosperity.
Towards the end of the song, Snoop Dogg calls out those who pretend to have money but are actually fake. He criticizes individuals who try to impress others by pretending to be successful while sneaking into VIP areas. Snoop Dogg states that he should be acknowledged and respected for his genuine accomplishments.
Overall, "I Got My Own" by Snoop Dogg serves as an anthem of empowerment, celebrating self-sufficiency, financial independence, and the pride that comes with achieving success without relying on others. The lyrics convey a sense of confidence and success, encouraging listeners to embrace their own accomplishments and celebrate their personal achievements.
Line by Line Meaning
This one right here goes out to everybody
In this motherfucker that don't need
Shit from nobody they don't need nothing
From nobody they got they own, hey!
This song is dedicated to everyone who is self-sufficient and doesn't rely on others for anything. They have their own resources and independence.
I got my own, got my own! I got my own, now!
Don't need no nigga to buy me shit
Don't need no chick to buy me shit hell no!
I got my own, got my own! (Can you tell em man?)
I got my own, got my own!
I am self-sufficient and don't depend on anyone, whether it's a man or a woman, to provide for me. I take care of myself and have my own resources.
Snoop, Snoop!
I don't need no chick to buy me shit
See that whip outside? yeah, that's my whip
Baby girl right there? yeah, that's my bitch
Everything 'bout me? All brand new shit!
Hey, it's Snoop Dogg! I don't rely on a woman to buy me anything. That fancy car outside? Yeah, it's mine. That girl over there? She's mine too. Everything about me is fresh and new.
Old 7 coupe with the blue-red top
Money, green shoes, man, shit don't stop
It goes on, and on, and on
Independent with the bidness man, my?'s long
I ride in a classic 1977 coupe with a blue and red convertible top. I wear money green shoes and my success keeps going and going. I am independent in my business dealings, and my wealth is extensive.
And I did it by my own i'm the one and only
Snoop Don Coolio, BIATCH!
So break bread and fake?
Cuz I'm throwing money in the air cuz I?
I achieved my success on my own, I am unique and one-of-a-kind. I'm Snoop Don Coolio, and I don't tolerate fake people. I'm throwing money in the air because I can afford to.
I'm fresh to death like the million bucks
I put all my Louie hat
With the crip blue chucks
I stepped out the coupe the bitch said "Oh
No!" easy, girlfriend, bitch, I gotta go
I'm always stylish and looking fly, like I'm worth a million bucks. I wear my Louis Vuitton hat and pair it with blue Chuck Taylor shoes, representing my affiliation with the Crips gang. When I stepped out of the car, the girl was impressed but I told her I have to go.
Plus! That brand new coupe came out
Store's sold out cuz the Snoop came out
What you niggas thinking about?
I got my own money loc
You gotta? in my house
Moreover, when that new car model was released, it sold out because people wanted to be like me, Snoop Dogg. What are you guys even thinking? I have my own money, and you're not welcome in my house.
I got Scrooge McDuck paper, internet paper
Even got a little bit of Bill Gates paper
Some opera paper, some dope boy paper
Holla at the D-O double G about paper!
I have stacks of money like Scrooge McDuck, both in physical form and in the digital world. I even have a little bit of Bill Gates' wealth. I have different forms of money, including legal, opera, and even street money. If you want to talk about money, come to me, Snoop Dogg.
One-one-two!
Anybody gettin' paper?
Tell me who the hell's gettin' paper?
You don't need no paper!
Hands in the air if you really gettin' paper!
One-one-two! Is there anyone making money? Show me who the hell is making money. You don't need money? Everybody, raise your hands if you're really making money!
This goes out to my people gettin' money
Hustle on the block all day gettin' money
Dancin' on the pole and nothin' get money
Wrong or right my people get yo money!
This song is dedicated to the people who are making money. Whether they hustle on the streets, dance on the pole, or do whatever it takes, they are determined to earn money. Regardless of what others may think, my people, go get your money!
A lot of fake ballers has grown
Fronting in the club man you niggas is joke
Sneaking in the VIP got kicked out? Cuz
You should've mentioned me!
There are many fake people pretending to be successful. They act like big shots in the club, but they're just a joke. If they try to sneak into the VIP section and get kicked out, it's because they didn't acknowledge me, Snoop Dogg.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KASSEEM DEAN, CALVIN CORDAZOR BROADUS
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