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 4ร 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 โ 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"โthat 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 โ 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.
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 4ร 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 โ 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"โthat 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 โ 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.
If There's a Cure
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Aye, we doin' this for the fans
For the motherfuckers that be in our corner
This right here is some live shit
Ain't one word written down
Ain't no words from my mind
This is the shit right off the level
This how we do it
Cause most of the time, what niggas like
Niggas know me!
But they don't know the D-O double-G
(no they don't) they don't know oh oh oh
I say they swear they know me!
But they don't know the D-O double-G (ha ha)
They don't know oh oh oh
My niggas down with me!
Until the day I d-i-e-e-e
You ho's know oh oh oh
I say my niggas down with me!
Until the day I d-i-e-e-e
You ho's know oh oh oh
If there's a cure for this
I don't want it, I don't need it
And if there's a cure for this
I don't need it, I don't want it
If there's a cure for this
I don't want it, I don't need it (biatch)
And if there's a cure for this
I don't need it, I don't want it
I'm up early in the mornin'
Tryin' to get paid
Cause my mind's on my money
Everything is so made
I play game in the youngster, as a youngster
Tryin' to make my money
Tryin' to become a hustler (yes)
Finally made the status
Gladys Knight and the Pips
Snoop Dogg 'bout to trip
Catch your grip and then I'll dip
Makin' money is a must for me
I gots to have it
Cause you know my lifestyle is like 2Pac's
It's just so lavish
Just movin' on paper movin'
Makin' and shakin'
Leavin' fools in a daze, as if, I was a Laker
Break 'em down and shake 'em
Pass it off to 2Pac
And let him take a jump shot
Because he gon' give it all he got
Back in the old days, niggas was suckers
Tried to belittle me
But that was when I was much smaller
Just a little G
But now I'm a just a bigger baller
Niggas don't wanna see me
Because I'm larger and taller
Made my money get bigger
Bank account is larger
Niggas don't wanna see me
They label Dogg the father
When they see us on the streets
Niggas scream peace they don't want it
Cause they screamin' they "Can't C Me"
You heard the album, All Eyez On Me
If there's a cure for this
I don't want it, I don't need it
And if there's a cure for this
I don't need it, I don't want it
If there's a cure for this
I don't want it, I don't need it
And if there's a cure for this
I don't need it, I don't want it
Take a trip around the world (world)
Cause that's what a nigga love to do (love)
I'm havin' money like a nigga's 'suppose to
('pose to) you know this money be the
Topic that I'm spittin' on (riiight)
Cause I gots to get my grip and
Fingers gots to keep it on
I'm scratchin' for some scratch
And some scrilla tryin' to get the big paper
Cause yo, paper is a killer
Leavin' niggas on daze cause yes, money pays
Cause, if you ain't got it
Then it seems you out plottin'
Tryin' to do you a robbery
Or some type of assault
But you just might get caught
But you know it ain't my fault
I'm gon' dip away and slip away
And find me a hideaway (hey)
And look for my nigga 'Pac
Gon' and take the ride away
Well I'll be right there homie, uh
What's up baby? You lookin' crazy like you
Don't really know me (know me)
I know you heard the album
I Ain't Mad at Cha (mad at cha)
So move closer, big baby, let me stab at cha
(stab at cha) you know the rules
Big 'Pac in this motherfucker (motherfucker)
Don't look at me crazy
Cause baby I ain't with them other suckers
(suckers)
This Thug Life, baby, Outlaw Immortalz
I thought I taught you
Baby we don't do it, but we fought you
And when we did
We beat you ass niggas in the streets
To the motherfuckin' studio
Soundin' like Phil Collins
Singin' su-su-sudio you niggas is booty
If there's a cure for this
I don't want it, I don't need it
And if there's a cure for this
I don't need it, I don't want it
If there's a
I say niggas know me!
But do they know the D-O double-G?
(I don't think so) they don't know oh oh oh
(they don't know oh oh oh)
Say niggas know me (know me)
But do they know the D-O double G?
You don't know oh oh oh
Niggas down with me! (down wit him nigga)
Until the day I D-IE (Thug Life Thug Life)
You ho's know oh oh (Dogg Pound Dogg Pound)
I say down with me
(down wit him nigga, down wit him)
Until the day I D-IE you ho's know oh oh
It's like a family corleone style
(Corleone) , or mafioso (Outlaw)
Snoop Dogg 'bout to do it like Mussolini slow
EDI what up nigga? I see you
I feel you real now
Snoop Dogg 'bout to show how you
How I peel the crowd i step back, relax
New jacks
They get smacked up against the wall
When they think that they can get with that
Nigga Doggy Dogg i'm so smo-o-o-th
(so smooth) , I keep it
On the real-a (real-a, kill-a)
Cause, I'm a true killa when
It come to makin' scrilla
Them niggas know, I suppose they froze
Once they seen me and the Dogg
Doin' clothes in the videos
Bitches pause, we all up in them drawers
Baby you know the secret, uh
I gots to keep it
Money, paper, and bitches, my only motto
Drink out the cold forty bottle
My dog, you know these niggas is hogs (haha)
Now me and Snoop came up
And built our name up
Bitches thought they had us crossed
But bitch I got my game
Plus, I'm a motherfuckin' baller, alcoholic
You can ask my homie K he'll tell you
I've been ballin' since around the way
And EDI, had a baby
He's needy, but he's crazy
Got these niggas runnin' wild
From this fuckin' 380, now uh
Check this out
If there's a cure for this (then nigga)
I don't want it, I don't need it
And if there's a cure for this
I don't need it, I don't want it
If there's a cure for this
You don't want it biatch
Don't need it (that's it)
For the motherfuckers that be in our corner
This right here is some live shit
Ain't one word written down
Ain't no words from my mind
This is the shit right off the level
This how we do it
Cause most of the time, what niggas like
Niggas know me!
But they don't know the D-O double-G
(no they don't) they don't know oh oh oh
I say they swear they know me!
But they don't know the D-O double-G (ha ha)
They don't know oh oh oh
My niggas down with me!
Until the day I d-i-e-e-e
You ho's know oh oh oh
I say my niggas down with me!
Until the day I d-i-e-e-e
You ho's know oh oh oh
If there's a cure for this
I don't want it, I don't need it
And if there's a cure for this
I don't need it, I don't want it
If there's a cure for this
I don't want it, I don't need it (biatch)
And if there's a cure for this
I don't need it, I don't want it
I'm up early in the mornin'
Tryin' to get paid
Cause my mind's on my money
Everything is so made
I play game in the youngster, as a youngster
Tryin' to make my money
Tryin' to become a hustler (yes)
Finally made the status
Gladys Knight and the Pips
Snoop Dogg 'bout to trip
Catch your grip and then I'll dip
Makin' money is a must for me
I gots to have it
Cause you know my lifestyle is like 2Pac's
It's just so lavish
Just movin' on paper movin'
Makin' and shakin'
Leavin' fools in a daze, as if, I was a Laker
Break 'em down and shake 'em
Pass it off to 2Pac
And let him take a jump shot
Because he gon' give it all he got
Back in the old days, niggas was suckers
Tried to belittle me
But that was when I was much smaller
Just a little G
But now I'm a just a bigger baller
Niggas don't wanna see me
Because I'm larger and taller
Made my money get bigger
Bank account is larger
Niggas don't wanna see me
They label Dogg the father
When they see us on the streets
Niggas scream peace they don't want it
Cause they screamin' they "Can't C Me"
You heard the album, All Eyez On Me
If there's a cure for this
I don't want it, I don't need it
And if there's a cure for this
I don't need it, I don't want it
If there's a cure for this
I don't want it, I don't need it
And if there's a cure for this
I don't need it, I don't want it
Take a trip around the world (world)
Cause that's what a nigga love to do (love)
I'm havin' money like a nigga's 'suppose to
('pose to) you know this money be the
Topic that I'm spittin' on (riiight)
Cause I gots to get my grip and
Fingers gots to keep it on
I'm scratchin' for some scratch
And some scrilla tryin' to get the big paper
Cause yo, paper is a killer
Leavin' niggas on daze cause yes, money pays
Cause, if you ain't got it
Then it seems you out plottin'
Tryin' to do you a robbery
Or some type of assault
But you just might get caught
But you know it ain't my fault
I'm gon' dip away and slip away
And find me a hideaway (hey)
And look for my nigga 'Pac
Gon' and take the ride away
Well I'll be right there homie, uh
What's up baby? You lookin' crazy like you
Don't really know me (know me)
I know you heard the album
I Ain't Mad at Cha (mad at cha)
So move closer, big baby, let me stab at cha
(stab at cha) you know the rules
Big 'Pac in this motherfucker (motherfucker)
Don't look at me crazy
Cause baby I ain't with them other suckers
(suckers)
This Thug Life, baby, Outlaw Immortalz
I thought I taught you
Baby we don't do it, but we fought you
And when we did
We beat you ass niggas in the streets
To the motherfuckin' studio
Soundin' like Phil Collins
Singin' su-su-sudio you niggas is booty
If there's a cure for this
I don't want it, I don't need it
And if there's a cure for this
I don't need it, I don't want it
If there's a
I say niggas know me!
But do they know the D-O double-G?
(I don't think so) they don't know oh oh oh
(they don't know oh oh oh)
Say niggas know me (know me)
But do they know the D-O double G?
You don't know oh oh oh
Niggas down with me! (down wit him nigga)
Until the day I D-IE (Thug Life Thug Life)
You ho's know oh oh (Dogg Pound Dogg Pound)
I say down with me
(down wit him nigga, down wit him)
Until the day I D-IE you ho's know oh oh
It's like a family corleone style
(Corleone) , or mafioso (Outlaw)
Snoop Dogg 'bout to do it like Mussolini slow
EDI what up nigga? I see you
I feel you real now
Snoop Dogg 'bout to show how you
How I peel the crowd i step back, relax
New jacks
They get smacked up against the wall
When they think that they can get with that
Nigga Doggy Dogg i'm so smo-o-o-th
(so smooth) , I keep it
On the real-a (real-a, kill-a)
Cause, I'm a true killa when
It come to makin' scrilla
Them niggas know, I suppose they froze
Once they seen me and the Dogg
Doin' clothes in the videos
Bitches pause, we all up in them drawers
Baby you know the secret, uh
I gots to keep it
Money, paper, and bitches, my only motto
Drink out the cold forty bottle
My dog, you know these niggas is hogs (haha)
Now me and Snoop came up
And built our name up
Bitches thought they had us crossed
But bitch I got my game
Plus, I'm a motherfuckin' baller, alcoholic
You can ask my homie K he'll tell you
I've been ballin' since around the way
And EDI, had a baby
He's needy, but he's crazy
Got these niggas runnin' wild
From this fuckin' 380, now uh
Check this out
If there's a cure for this (then nigga)
I don't want it, I don't need it
And if there's a cure for this
I don't need it, I don't want it
If there's a cure for this
You don't want it biatch
Don't need it (that's it)
In Snoop Dogg's song "If There's a Cure," the lyrics delve into themes of authenticity, loyalty, fame, and success. The opening lines emphasize the dedication to fans who have supported the artist, highlighting the raw and spontaneous nature of the performance. Snoop Dogg expresses that his music is not pre-written but rather flows organically from his mind, showcasing his genuine approach to creating music.
The chorus emphasizes a sense of defiance and independence. Snoop Dogg rejects the idea of needing or wanting a "cure" for his lifestyle and choices. This can be interpreted as a declaration of self-acceptance and a refusal to conform to societal norms or expectations. The repetition of this sentiment reinforces the artist's confidence in his path and the decisions he has made.
The verses paint a picture of Snoop Dogg's journey to success, from his early days hustling and striving to make money to his rise to fame and influence. He references his association with Tupac Shakur and their shared experiences in the music industry, emphasizing the struggles and triumphs they faced together. The lyrics also touch on themes of resilience, growth, and empowerment in the face of adversity.
The collaboration with Tupac in the later verses adds a layer of camaraderie and unity between the two artists. They assert their dominance and artistry in the industry while also acknowledging the challenges they have overcome. The references to their shared experiences and musical collaborations underline the importance of loyalty and brotherhood in their respective careers.
Overall, "If There's a Cure" is a powerful exploration of identity, authenticity, and perseverance in the face of obstacles. Snoop Dogg's candid lyrics and energetic delivery convey a message of self-assurance and resilience, highlighting the complexities of fame, success, and personal growth in the music industry.
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@juniorchirwa49
Pac's intros and outros are always mad entertaining,
@davidtrongnguyen
You can tell how much 2pac loved and respected Snoop. If only Snoop showed the same love back ๐ข
@ZorzGaming
If only everyone did... This is the best Snoop I've ever heard too.
@tmcmovement5416
Sad
@JCR1992
What did snoop do to be unloyal? I know the biggie comment about him being a good artist but what else?
@AntonioMartinez-sq2gp
Jealousy
@AntonioMartinez-sq2gp
@@JCR1992 Many things.... many
@adnanojd
2023 and still better than 95% of today rap game, thank god I was born in the 80s to grow up on this type of hip hop โ๐พ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฒ rip pac gon but not forgotten, freestyled a classic song.
@craigmisell4331
Better than 100percent
@whynot2030
I am also lucky to be born in the early 80s. World become shit after year 2000. Got worse from 2007 when smart phones and the internet become the norm