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.

It's D Only Thang
Snoop Dogg Lyrics

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Winners, everybody wants to be a winner
Winning is everything, no, winning is the only thang
Winning ain't everything, winning is the only thang
When you're living life in the game,
Winning ain't everything, winning is the only thang
When you're living life in the game,
Winning ain't everything, winning is the only thang
When you're living life in the game,

Winning ain't everything, winning is the only thang
When you're living life in the game,

I can jump out the gym, I can run, I can swim
I am heavy on the case, I stay in first place
Mud on my shoes, taste blood on my face
Out of town, touch down never out of bounds
I train for the gold, I can go trill ground
Steel city baby, we've got super bowl bound
Wreck-a-leck a sec while I check a check a flag
All this winning got me grinning
All this loosing got you mad

Winners, everybody wants to be a winner
Winning is everything, no, winning is the only thang
Winning ain't everything, winning is the only thang
When you're living life in the game,
Winning ain't everything, winning is the only thang
When you're living life in the game,
Winning ain't everything, winning is the only thang
When you're living life in the game,
Winning ain't everything, winning is the only thang
When you're living life in the game,

No more Chuck Tees on my feet, it's just Adidas
Man they get the truth to the streets
And like the siege, I'm on a fifty game win streak
I can't be beat, I am the real heat
Real kings wear rings, that's what we say
I threw a shirt out and cut out I'm on my way
PGA car under heat make playin'
It's what amazing happens in the NBA

Winners, everybody wants to be a winner
Winning is everything, no, winning is the only thang
Winning ain't everything, winning is the only thang
When you're living life in the game,
Winning ain't everything, winning is the only thang
When you're living life in the game,
Winning ain't everything, winning is the only thang
When you're living life in the game,
Winning ain't everything, winning is the only thang
When you're living life in the game,

Aye, oh we don't take them on the west side
Yeah, I was born to be the best ride
Rest is sleep is for the weak
The last shot you all can go and put it on me
The last swing, the last throw, W is all the dog know
W-I-N, W-E-S-T-O-G ,Snoop D-double G

Winners, everybody wants to be a winner
Winning is everything, no, winning is the only thang
Winning ain't everything, winning is the only thang
When you're living life in the game,
Winning ain't everything, winning is the only thang
When you're living life in the game,
Winning ain't everything, winning is the only thang
When you're living life in the game,
Winning ain't everything, winning is the only thang
When you're living life in the game,

Yeah, no matter what game it is, win it
It ain't everything, it's the only thang
And make sure you go hard, blood, sweat and tears
Shout out to all the winners out there
That's all I do is win, you do?

It ain't easy, congratulations,
Win all

Overall Meaning

The song "It's D Only Thang" by Snoop Dogg feat. Akon is about the desire to win and be successful. The lyrics emphasize that winning is not just everything, but it is the only thing. The song talks about how the importance of winning is not just confined to sports, but rather it can be applied to all aspects of life. The lyrics convey a sense of confidence and determination in the performers, and they suggest that success is achieved through hard work and perseverance.

The lyrics of the song are accompanied by a catchy beat and an upbeat rhythm. The song has a lot of energy and enthusiasm, which helps to convey the message of the song. The use of repetition in the chorus helps to reinforce the idea that winning is the only way to be successful in life. The verses contain references to various sports and activities, which demonstrates that the importance of winning is not limited to one specific area.

Line by Line Meaning

Winners, everybody wants to be a winner
Many people aspire to win

Winning is everything, no, winning is the only thang
The pursuit of victory is essential and the ultimate goal

Winning ain't everything, winning is the only thang When you're living life in the game,
In the game of life, one must strive to win despite it not being everything

I can jump out the gym, I can run, I can swim I am heavy on the case, I stay in first place Mud on my shoes, taste blood on my face Out of town, touch down never out of bounds I train for the gold, I can go trill ground Steel city baby, we've got super bowl bound Wreck-a-leck a sec while I check a check a flag All this winning got me grinning All this loosing got you mad
The artist excels in various physical activities and always maintains a winning attitude, while their opponents become upset when they lose.

No more Chuck Tees on my feet, it's just Adidas Man they get the truth to the streets And like the siege, I'm on a fifty game win streak I can't be beat, I am the real heat Real kings wear rings, that's what we say I threw a shirt out and cut out I'm on my way PGA car under heat make playin' It's what amazing happens in the NBA
The artist no longer wears inferior shoes and maintains a lengthy win streak. They believe that real champions wear rings and are always on the move to achieve more wins.

Aye, oh we don't take them on the west side Yeah, I was born to be the best ride Rest is sleep is for the weak The last shot you all can go and put it on me The last swing, the last throw, W is all the dog know W-I-N, W-E-S-T-O-G ,Snoop D-double G
The singer hails from the West side and is committed to being the best. They believe rest is for the weak and they are always willing to take the final shot. The singer only knows how to win and puts their initials in the acronym.

Yeah, no matter what game it is, win it It ain't everything, it's the only thang And make sure you go hard, blood, sweat and tears Shout out to all the winners out there That's all I do is win, you do? It ain't easy, congratulations, Win all
The singer believes that winning is the only thing that matters and that one should always give their best effort to achieve victory. They acknowledge the difficulty in winning but celebrate those who succeed.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, LAVELL CRUMP

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