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 4Ă— 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.
Just Dippin
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Wanna say whattup to all them riders
All them siders, all them gangstas, and all them beotches
Yeah, we keep it gangsta
Yeah, we keep it gangsta
Dippin down Long Beach Boulevard
I only rides with my Doggs, and I don't give a fuck
I only rides with my Doggs
Dippin down Compton Boulevard
I only rides with my Doggs (say what) I don't give a fuck
about none of y'all (fuck y'all) I'm ridin til the wheels fall off
I only rides with my Doggs
Beware of the big mash, you knew he wasn't finished with ya ass
He'll stay on it til it's burnt out, looked how it turned out
Nothing you can do, can't help you out
So fall down, Dr. Dre done fell back into the House (DPG)
with the Pound, bitches keep throwin pussy at us
We don't want it, yea bitch it don't matter
It's all about the money, if you got it, throw THAT up (throw it up)
Hmm, ride along with ya set (Eastside)
And watch us, you motherfuckers can't do that yet
I skirt out, I hit a corner on ya, fuck doing halfway
I do it to the fullest, I'll probably catch bullets on my last day
I hope a prayer come through so I can eat
My shoes looking like about a buck fifty each (but I ain't tripping)
But I'ma come up, that's on my momma
Now that's on me, cause that's a burden on my momma
And she done suffered, the shit's gettin rougher
And when the goin get tough, the tough get a strap
and low-ridin's on the map
Snoop Dogg's #1 the whole Pound's got snaps (nigga)
Yeahh, tell me, have you seen us?
Bending corners on gold Daytona's, we heated, so beat it
However you want it, naw however you need it, we just dippin!
Bending corners on gold Daytona's, we heated, so beat it
However you want it, naw however you need it, we just dippin!
Bending corners on gold Daytona's, we heated, so beat it
However you want it
Acting a fool, nigga done paid his dues
and got my receipt in return, so I recline the leather seats
with a trunk full of beats and, chronic filled leafs to burn
No concern as I make a left turn on the Sharpe (sup nigga?)
Off of Jefferson, feeling awfully naked at the U-turn
Shit, left my gun, that's a no-no
Fuck Ronald Parks, I'm my own po'-po'
Nigga talking dirty after dark, starting stuff
May have to mark up a nigga Fubu logo
Letting off like a Ruger promo
And even though I'm about the hoes, I never doubt the dulos
You know the rule goes, where there's a hoe there's a hater
(Fuck them niggas!) Well there's some hoes over there,
and I concentrate on the haters later (what?)
Give these bitches numbers to the pager
Invite em to the next Dre function as party favors
Who said pimpin's hard labor?
Bending corners on gold Daytona's, we heated, so beat it
However you want it, naw however you need it, we just dippin!
Bending corners on gold Daytona's, we heated, so beat it
However you want it, naw however you need it, we just dippin!
Bending corners on gold Daytona's, we heated, so beat it
However you want it, naw however you need it, we just dippin!
Hey, ohh yeah, ohh yeah
Better watch out, cause here we come
Always, dippin
Better watch out, cause here we come
Always, dippin
Better watch out, cause here we come
Always, dippin
Better watch out, cause here we come
We're always, dippin
Better watch out, cause here we come
Al-always, dippin
Better watch out, cause here we come
We're always, we're dippin (dippin)
Better watch out, cause here we come
In them streets, dippin (dippin)
Better watch out, cause here we come
Hitting them corners, dippin (dippin)
Better watch out, cause here we come
Bending corners on gold Daytona's, we heated, so beat it
However you want it, naw however you need it, we just dippin!
Bending corners on gold Daytona's, we heated, so beat it
However you want it, naw however you need it, we just dippin!
Bending corners on gold Daytona's, we heated, so beat it
However you want it
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's song "Just Dippin" describe cruising around two famous LA boulevards, Long Beach Boulevard and Compton Boulevard, with his crew - "the Doggs" - while bragging about his gangster lifestyle. He emphasizes his loyalty to his gang and how he only rolls with them. He also talks about his love for low-riding, listening to music, and smoking chronic. He describes his experiences on these streets and the challenges he faces, including temptations from women and potential threats from rivals. Snoop Dogg's lyrics also touch upon the harsh realities of being a part of a gang, including the possibility of getting killed, the burden on his mother, and the need for weapons to stay protected.
The chorus of the song repeats multiple times and highlights the essence of the song, that Snoop Dogg and his gang are always dippin', always on the move, and always ready for whatever comes their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, uhh
Snoop Dogg greets his listeners in his typical style.
Wanna say whattup to all them riders
Snoop Dogg greets his fellow gangsters and people living the gangsta life.
All them siders, all them gangstas, and all them beotches
He greets both his male gangster friends, their females partners, and associates.
Yeah, we keep it gangsta
Snoop Dogg boasts of keeping the gangsta culture alive and well.
Dippin down Long Beach Boulevard
Snoop Dogg and his gang are gliding through Long Beach Boulevard in California.
I only rides with my Doggs, and I don't give a fuck
He has exclusive allegiance to his closest friends, and no other person matters to him.
about none of y'all, I'm ridin til the wheels fall off
Snoop Dogg pledges to remain loyal to his closest friends, that's his ride or die crew, forever.
Dippin down Compton Boulevard
They exhibit the same behavior of cruising comfortably down Compton Boulevard.
Beware of the big mash, you knew he wasn't finished with ya ass
Snoop Dogg refers to himself as the big mash. He warns listeners that he is always ready for what's coming next.
He'll stay on it til it's burnt out, looked how it turned out
He pledges to not tire out, even if it results in chaos, just like it has proven worthwhile for him and his boys.
Nothing you can do, can't help you out
He says there's no escape route for those who cross their path; they're as good as doomed.
So fall down, Dr. Dre done fell back into the House (DPG)
He wishes people that step to him would just accept their fate and fall, and mentions famous rap producer Dr. Dre's record label Dogg Pound, reinforcing their affiliation.
with the Pound, bitches keep throwin pussy at us
Women keep expressing their sexual desires towards them.
We don't want it, yea bitch it don't matter
Snoop Dogg refuses the advances stating it won't matter, and they do not want it.
It's all about the money, if you got it, throw THAT up (throw it up)
Snoop Dogg is all about the money, and requests those who have it to show it off.
Hmm, ride along with ya set (Eastside)
Ride with your crew.
And watch us, you motherfuckers can't do that yet
Snoop Dogg challenges his listeners to have the same level of loyalty to their close friends like him and his crew.
I skirt out, I hit a corner on ya, fuck doing halfway
Snoop Dogg takes things to the extreme and never settles for anything less than maximum effort.
I do it to the fullest, I'll probably catch bullets on my last day
He will never slack on his way of life, even if it results in harm to him.
I hope a prayer come through so I can eat
He needs a lucky break to eat and maintain his lifestyle.
My shoes looking like about a buck fifty each (but I ain't tripping)
He's not bothered that his shoes cost $150.
But I'ma come up, that's on my momma
He'll work hard to get to the top and make something of himself, a promise he made to his mom.
Now that's on me, cause that's a burden on my momma
He is burdened by the fact that he hasn't yet made his fortune, which is distressing to his mother.
And she done suffered, the shit's gettin rougher
His mother has gone through a lot of troubles, and things are getting tougher for him and his family.
And when the goin get tough, the tough get a strap
When things get tough, they gear up with weapons.
and low-ridin's on the map
Lowriding is a popular activity among gangsters.
Snoop Dogg's #1 the whole Pound's got snaps (nigga)
He brags about being the best and his crew agrees wholeheartedly.
Yeahh, tell me, have you seen us?
He wants to know if people have seen him and his crew rolling by on the streets.
Bending corners on gold Daytona's, we heated, so beat it
He and his boys are riding on custom-made gold cars and are heavily armed, so any threats to them should just back off.
However you want it, naw however you need it, we just dippin!
No matter how someone wants or needs, Snoop Dogg and his boys are just casually cruising.
Acting a fool, nigga done paid his dues
He's done acting like a thug and has provided adequate compensation to the gang and community.
and got my receipt in return, so I recline the leather seats
As proof of payment for his dues, he can relax and enjoy his luxury lifestyle.
with a trunk full of beats and, chronic filled leafs to burn
He has stacks of his music in his car, ready to dip in and play, along with weed to help enhance his experience.
No concern as I make a left turn on the Sharpe (sup nigga?)
He's unconcerned as he makes a sharp left, and greets his friend eagerly.
Off of Jefferson, feeling awfully naked at the U-turn
He feels unprotected and vulnerable at the tight U-turn on Jefferson street.
Shit, left my gun, that's a no-no
Snoop Dogg shouldn't have forgotten his gun and feels exposed without it.
Fuck Ronald Parks, I'm my own po'-po'
He mocks the law enforcement officer Ronald Parks and declares he is his own law enforcement.
Nigga talking dirty after dark, starting stuff
Some guy is picking a fight with Snoop Dogg after dark.
May have to mark up a nigga Fubu logo
Dogg warns that if the altercation continues, it may turn violent, and he might deface the FUBU logo which is popular among racial minorities.
Letting off like a Ruger promo
He warns that potential consequences from the fight could be as intense as gunfire from a Ruger pistol promotional ad.
And even though I'm about the hoes, I never doubt the dulos
Although he enjoys women, he is always ready for any trouble.
You know the rule goes, where there's a hoe there's a hater
Where women exist, trouble follows.
(Fuck them niggas!) Well there's some hoes over there, and I concentrate on the haters later (what?)
He doesn't want to deal with any trouble at that moment, but is always ready to handle it if necessary.
Give these bitches numbers to the pager
He shares women's phone numbers with his friends using his pager.
Invite em to the next Dre function as party favors
He invites these women to the next Dr. Dre party as party favors.
Who said pimpin's hard labor?
He ends with a rhetorical question - Who said pimping is difficult?
Hey, ohh yeah, ohh yeah Better watch out, cause here we come
Dogg warns people to be careful because he and his crew are arriving.
Always, dippin We're always, dippin Al-always, dippin We're always, we're dippin (dippin)
He repeats that he and his team are always just cruising and dipping on the streets, hence it's a lifestyle they prioritize daily.
In them streets, dippin (dippin) Hitting them corners, dippin (dippin)
He emphasizes that the most of their cruising is done on the streets and they often hit corners at high speeds while cruising.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BAD AZZ, B. BAILEY, CALVIN BROADUS, RICARDO BROWN, ANDRE ROMELL YOUNG
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