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.
Interlude 3
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I own this motherfucker and my name is Taa-Dow
Y'all niggaz know who I am y'all niggaz tearin up shit
But we got somethin old, and somethin new for y'all tongiht
Put your hands together for Snoop Doggy Dogg
The Dogg Pound, and the fabulous Dramatics
[Verse One: Snoop Doggy Dogg]
It's like everywhere I look, and everywhere I go
I'm hearin motherfuckers tryin to steal my flow
But it ain't no thang cause see my nigga Coolio
Put me up on the game when I step through the do'
Ya know, some of these niggaz is so deceptive
Usin my styles like a contraceptive
I hope ya get burnt, it seems ya havn't learnt
It's the nick nack patty wack, I still got the bigger sack
So put your gun away, run away, cuz i'm back (why?)
Hit em up, get em up, spit em up, now
Tell me what's goin on
It make me wanna holler, cuz my dollars come in ozones
Lone for the break-up, so take off your clothes
and quit tryin to spit at my motherfuckin hoes
Seakin of hoes, I'll get to the point
You think you got the bomb cuz I rolled you a joint
You'se a flea and i'm the big Dogg
I'll scratch you off my balls with my motherfuckin paws
Y'alls, niggaz, better recognize
And see where I'm comin from it's still East Side till I die
Why ask why? As the world keeps spinning to the D-O-Double-G-Y
[Chorus:]
It's a crazy mixed up world, it's a Doggy Dogg World
It's a Doggy Dogg World, it's a Doggy Dogg World
The Dogg's World
[Verse Two: Kurupt]
Well if you give me ten bitches then I'll fuck all ten
See my homey Snoop Doggy sippin juice and gin
Don't slip, I'm fo' to set trip, to get papers
Styles vary, packin flavor like Life Savors
Ain't that somethin, talk shit and I'm dumpin
I had your whole fuckin block bumpin
Don't sweat, but check the tecnique, I'm unique like China
Ya never find the bomb-a-rama then this Nigga behind ya
So peek-a-boo, clear the way, I'm coming through
One-two, three, you can't see me
I'm a G like that strapped with hit hard tactics
A fuckin menace, usin hoes like tennis rackets
It's on again, it's on and poppin
All I see is green, so there ain't no stoppin
I wanna see some panties droppin
I'm comin from L.A., she used to chill with Dre up in Compton
(All I ever did was just use that hoe
Show her my dickies, get with these, and kick flows)
I'm dishin out blues, I'm upsetting like bad news
Cut off khakis, french braids, and house shoes
Kurupt, the name's often marked for catchin slugs
and I smoke weed for the fuck of it
Ruff and rugged shit, it's unexplanitory how I gets wicked
but it's manditory that I kick it
Check it, I'm runnin hoes in 94, now must I prove it
Hoes call me Sugar Ray for the way I be stickin and movin
Prepare for a war, it's on, I'm head huntin
Hit the button, and light shit up like Red Dawn
Peep, the massicre from a verbal assassin
Murderin with rhymes packin Tec-9's for some action
You really don't know, do you, you fuckin wit a hog
You can't do me, I'm goin out looney like O-Dog
[Chorus]
[Verse Three: Daz]
Tha Dogg Pound rocks the party (all night long)
Tell when (till the early morn)
It don't stop (and uh) it don't quit (for the)
The Dogg Pound clique (to drop the cavvy Dogg shit)
Diggity Daz out of the motherfuckin cut once mo'
So grab a seat and grab your gin and juice and check out the flow
I flip flop and serve hoes with a fat dick
Till I die I'm still screamin that (bitches ain't shit)
Now i'm the mack daddy, had he, not known about
the city where I'm from, dum diddy dum
As you groove to the gangster shit
The D-O-Double-G the P-O-U-N-D, the gangsta clique
Now as the Pound break it down with the gangsta funk
I can see and I can tell that's what the fuck you want
So I blaze up the chronic, so I can get high
I promise I'll smoke chronic till the day that I die
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's "Interlude 3" have a few different themes throughout the verses. Initially, Snoop talks about how he's hearing people try to copy his flow and use his style. He doesn't seem too concerned about this and mentions that his friend Coolio showed him some new tricks. He also talks about his success and wealth, which makes people jealous and try to imitate him. He takes shots at people in the game who try to spit at his girls or disrespect him.
Kurupt, the rapper featured in verse two, also talks about his experiences in the music industry. He is a self-proclaimed menace who uses girls like tennis rackets. He mentions his home in L.A. and how he used to hang with Dre in Compton. He refers to himself as a verbal assassin and uses his rhymes to murder those who oppose him.
Daz, the rapper featured in verse three, talks about the Dogg Pound clique and the gangsta funk they're known for. He brags about his sexual conquests and enjoys smoking marijuana. The chorus echoes the sentiment that the world is a crazy, mixed-up place and it's a Doggy Dogg World.
Line by Line Meaning
We'd like to welcome y'all to the fabulous Carolina West
Introducing to the audience, stating location and venue.
I own this motherfucker and my name is Taa-Dow
Asserting who the owner of the venue is.
Y'all niggaz know who I am y'all niggaz tearin up shit
Acknowledging the audience and their familiarity with him.
But we got somethin old, and somethin new for y'all tongiht
Promising both old and new content for the audience.
Put your hands together for Snoop Doggy Dogg
Encouraging the audience to applaud for the performer.
The Dogg Pound, and the fabulous Dramatics
Introducing the performers for the night.
It's like everywhere I look, and everywhere I go
Describing the prevalence of people copying his style.
I'm hearin motherfuckers tryin to steal my flow
Stating that people are copying his style.
But it ain't no thang cause see my nigga Coolio
Defending himself against people copying his style by stating that a friend gave him permission to use the style.
Put me up on the game when I step through the do'
Explaining how he learned the style he is being copied for.
Ya know, some of these niggaz is so deceptive
Calling out those who copy his style without permission.
Usin my styles like a contraceptive
Metaphorically comparing the overuse of his style to a contraceptive.
I hope ya get burnt, it seems ya havn't learnt
Threatening those who copy his style with consequences.
It's the nick nack patty wack, I still got the bigger sack
Playing with words to assert his superiority and confidence.
So put your gun away, run away, cuz i'm back (why?)
Challenging anyone who opposes him to back down because he's back.
Hit em up, get em up, spit em up, now
Encouraging aggression towards opponents.
Tell me what's goin on
Asking for an update or explanation of the current situation.
It make me wanna holler, cuz my dollars come in ozones
Expressing joy and excitement for his financial success.
Lone for the break-up, so take off your clothes
Requesting sexual activity.
and quit tryin to spit at my motherfuckin hoes
Defending his women against advances from others.
Seakin of hoes, I'll get to the point
Transitioning to a new topic.
You think you got the bomb cuz I rolled you a joint
Dismissing someone who thinks they're impressive because he gave them weed.
You'se a flea and i'm the big Dogg
Comparing himself to someone smaller and insignificant.
I'll scratch you off my balls with my motherfuckin paws
Threatening to get rid of someone like an irritating flea.
Y'alls, niggaz, better recognize
Telling others to acknowledge and respect his authority.
And see where I'm comin from it's still East Side till I die
Proudly representing and supporting his home.
Why ask why? As the world keeps spinning to the D-O-Double-G-Y
Rhetorical question to emphasize his place and influence in the world.
Well if you give me ten bitches then I'll fuck all ten
Showing off his sexual prowess and machismo.
See my homey Snoop Doggy sippin juice and gin
Acknowledging and referring to his friend.
Don't slip, I'm fo' to set trip, to get papers
Asserting his intentions to gain more money.
Styles vary, packin flavor like Life Savors
Boasting about the variety and quality of his style.
Ain't that somethin, talk shit and I'm dumpin
Threatening to retaliate against disrespect.
I had your whole fuckin block bumpin
Claiming to have impressed and influenced a large group of people.
Don't sweat, but check the tecnique, I'm unique like China
Encouraging others not to worry and to appreciate his uniqueness.
Ya never find the bomb-a-rama then this Nigga behind ya
Boasting about his talent and superior presence.
So peek-a-boo, clear the way, I'm coming through
Using playful words to convey his confidence and superiority.
One-two, three, you can't see me
Asserting that he cannot be challenged or beat.
I'm a G like that strapped with hit hard tactics
Using slang to claim his status as a gangster and his fighting skills.
A fuckin menace, usin hoes like tennis rackets
Comparing women to objects and describing himself as a troublemaker.
It's on again, it's on and poppin
Announcing or starting a new conflict or situation.
All I see is green, so there ain't no stoppin
Being driven by financial gains and refusing to be stopped.
I wanna see some panties droppin
Expressing desire for sexual activity.
I'm comin from L.A., she used to chill with Dre up in Compton
Describing his origins and connections to other successful artists.
(All I ever did was just use that hoe
Referring to mistreatment of women.
Show her my dickies, get with these, and kick flows)
Boasting about his charm, style, and rapping ability.
I'm dishin out blues, I'm upsetting like bad news
Causing harm or trouble and disrupting.
Cut off khakis, french braids, and house shoes
Describing his physical appearance.
Kurupt, the name's often marked for catchin slugs
Acknowledging his reputation for being shot at.
and I smoke weed for the fuck of it
Admitting to enjoying drug use for fun.
Ruff and rugged shit, it's unexplanitory how I gets wicked
Boasting about his roughness and toughness.
but it's manditory that I kick it
Stating that it is necessary for him to act this way.
Check it, I'm runnin hoes in 94, now must I prove it
Bringing attention to his sexual activity and questioning if he needs to prove it.
Hoes call me Sugar Ray for the way I be stickin and movin
Comparing himself to Sugar Ray Leonard and describing his sexual techniques.
Prepare for a war, it's on, I'm head huntin
Announcing or starting conflict or competition.
Hit the button, and light shit up like Red Dawn
Taking a violent and aggressive approach to conflict.
Peep, the massicre from a verbal assassin
Boasting about his rapping skills and potential for destruction.
Murderin with rhymes packin Tec-9's for some action
Describing the potential harm his lyrics could cause.
You really don't know, do you, you fuckin wit a hog
Stating that those who oppose him do not understand how dangerous he is.
You can't do me, I'm goin out looney like O-Dog
Confident that he cannot be defeated and referencing the character O-Dog from the movie 'Menace II Society'.
Tha Dogg Pound rocks the party (all night long)
A self-referential statement.
Tell when (till the early morn)
Asking for the end time of the party.
It don't stop (and uh) it don't quit (for the)
Stating that the party will be ongoing and never-ending.
The Dogg Pound clique (to drop the cavvy Dogg shit)
Announcing the performers for the night.
Diggity Daz out of the motherfuckin cut once mo'
Referencing himself as he enters the stage.
So grab a seat and grab your gin and juice and check out the flow
Encouraging the audience to sit down and enjoy the performance.
I flip flop and serve hoes with a fat dick
Boasting about his sexual prowess.
Till I die I'm still screamin that (bitches ain't shit)
Continuing to express a view of women as less important or valuable.
Now i'm the mack daddy, had he, not known about
Boasting about his masculinity and dominance.
the city where I'm from, dum diddy dum
Referencing his city in a playful way.
The D-O-Double-G the P-O-U-N-D, the gangsta clique
Listing the names and letters used by his gang.
Now as the Pound break it down with the gangsta funk
Describing the music that's being performed.
I can see and I can tell that's what the fuck you want
Acknowledging what the audience wants to see and hear.
So I blaze up the chronic, so I can get high
Describing his drug use.
I promise I'll smoke chronic till the day that I die
Reinforcing his declaration of drug use.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DENTON, DANIEL JAMES
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