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.
LBC
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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4 way befo da dayz I wuz known 2 flow
I wuz showin str8 luv in da beach
Hugz frum da freaks
Even by tha thugz wit da heats
Now it seem da hole damn hood dun switchd up
Used ta put our fists up see hoo lip git bust
Hallain out da set as we sweat at da hutch
So tell me wuts up wit dis LBC thang
Homies hatin homies wen we on dis G thang
Now peep game it's about ta be da next centerury
It ain't about life witout da penetentaries
It git ta be a damn shame at times
Knowin we da strongest wen thangs cumbine
Bang da 9 dub an' insane 4 life
West an' North side keep brangin it rite
Let's all come 2getha leave that bull alone
I'm tired of playin games man wuts goin on
We all shood luv one anutha put da guns away
An' kick it with each otha on dis luvly thang
We pushin da real about da LBC
Dirty D, Reeseka, an' Big Skrappy
C-Dogg on da switch cuz dis is Eastside good
Beach City 2 da fullest wut chall thout dis wuz
I'm hallain at my family Jimmy Brown frum da beach
He told me dat da hood wuz back crackin at peace
So u know me I'ma throw us a feast
Fa all my homeboyz frum da muthafuckin East
Y'all deserve it I'm swervin in da beema now
I wish all my dead homeboyz kood see me now
I'm driftin thinkin back how it wuz
But all dis muney kan't bring da homies back up
So take it 4 wut it wuz worth
Frum da earth 2 da dirt
We gunna du dis til yo head hurt
My time keeps slippin away
Me an' my niggaz keep chippin away
I rememba wen my nigga Fay wuz lockd away
We used 2 tell him how we dreamd about gittin payd
An' now we takin trips wile we mix alize
An' we du dis in da LBC kinda way
Let's all come 2getha leave that bull alone
I'm tired of playin games man wuts goin on
We all shood luv one anutha put da guns away
An' kick it with each otha on dis luvly thang
U got me on da muney makin mission
But my moms at da house stedy wishin
That I don't roll out cuz she know sumthin rong
So I take anutha git frum da bomb
I leave da house ta git wit dis gangsta hits
Doggs an' locs git redy ta manage a grip
Dirty Dale frum insane an' lil Sag frum da dub
Dem both of bruthas I gots ta giv em luv
Now wut dis sound like
Me blastin anyone of my kind foo dat ain't rite
I still repent on evrythang that I did
Let me put my thangs up I gots ta raise me a kid
Baby Goldie gunna hav it jus like Spanky
Let me git my funds rite homie don't playa hate me
Lite it up blaze it up ain't no need fa chokin
Eastside Long Beach foo we West Coast
Let's all come 2getha leave that bull alone
I'm tired of playin games man wuts goin on
We all shood luv one anutha put da guns away
An' kick it with each otha on dis luvly thang
In Snoop Dogg's "LBC," the rapper reflects on the changing times in Long Beach, California. He reminisces about a time when the community was more connected and unified, with love and acceptance being shown by all, even by the "thugs with the heats." However, as times have changed, Snoop discusses how many in the neighborhood have turned against one another, with "homies hating homies." He calls for everyone to come together and put an end to the violence, to leave the "bull alone" and show love for one another. He recognizes the importance of unity and expresses his desire to continue to push for peace, despite the challenges that may arise.
Through his lyrics, Snoop highlights the ever-changing nature of communities and the importance of preserving the values of love and unity. He recognizes the negative impact that violence and division can have on a community, and calls for everyone to work together to make a change. Ultimately, Snoop's "LBC" serves as a call to action for all members of the Long Beach community to come together, show love, and put an end to the cycle of violence that threatens to tear their community apart.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a time not long ago
Back in the day
4 way befo da dayz I wuz known 2 flow
Before I became famous for my rap skills
I wuz showin str8 luv in da beach
I was spreading love in Long Beach
Hugz frum da freaks
Even from the outsider group
Even by tha thugz wit da heats
Even by the gangsters with guns
Now it seem da hole damn hood dun switchd up
Now the whole community has changed
Used ta put our fists up see hoo lip git bust
We used to fight physically when we had disagreements
Hallain out da set as we sweat at da hutch
Yelling out our gang names as we hang out on the street
Come frum out of bounds mess around git stuck
People coming into the community and getting in trouble
So tell me wuts up wit dis LBC thang
What's happening in Long Beach?
Homies hatin homies wen we on dis G thang
Friends hating on friends when it comes to gang affiliation
Now peep game it's about ta be da next centerury
It's about to be the next century
It ain't about life witout da penetentaries
Life isn't the same without the presence of prisons
It git ta be a damn shame at times
It's really sad sometimes
Knowin we da strongest wen thangs cumbine
Knowing we are at our strongest when we come together
Bang da 9 dub an' insane 4 life
Representing the 92nd Division and Insane Crips for life
West an' North side keep brangin it rite
Representing the west and north sides of Long Beach correctly
Let's all come 2getha leave that bull alone
Let's come together and leave the negativity behind
I'm tired of playin games man wuts goin on
I'm tired of the drama, what's happening?
We all shood luv one anutha put da guns away
We should all love and respect each other and put the violence aside
An' kick it with each otha on dis luvly thang
And hang out and chill with each other on this lovely thing called life
We pushin da real about da LBC
We're representing the truth about Long Beach
Dirty D, Reeseka, an' Big Skrappy
Shoutout to Dirty D, Reeseka, and Big Skrappy
C-Dogg on da switch cuz dis is Eastside good
Shoutout to C-Dogg representing the Eastside
Beach City 2 da fullest wut chall thout dis wuz
Representing Long Beach to the fullest
I'm hallain at my family Jimmy Brown frum da beach
Talking to my family member Jimmy Brown from Long Beach
He told me dat da hood wuz back crackin at peace
He told me that the community is back on good terms and peaceful
So u know me I'ma throw us a feast
So you know me, I'm going to host a feast for everyone
Fa all my homeboyz frum da muthafuckin East
For all my friends from the East side
Y'all deserve it I'm swervin in da beema now
You guys deserve it, I'm driving in my BMW now
I wish all my dead homeboyz kood see me now
I wish all my deceased friends could see me now
I'm driftin thinkin back how it wuz
I'm reminiscing on the past
But all dis muney kan't bring da homies back up
But all this money can't bring my friends back to life
So take it 4 wut it wuz worth
So take it for what it's worth
Frum da earth 2 da dirt
From birth to death
We gunna du dis til yo head hurt
We're going to keep doing this until it becomes exhausting
My time keeps slippin away
Time keeps moving forward
Me an' my niggaz keep chippin away
My friends and I keep grinding
I rememba wen my nigga Fay wuz lockd away
I remember when my friend Fay was locked away
We used 2 tell him how we dreamd about gittin payd
We used to talk to him about our dreams of making money
An' now we takin trips wile we mix alize
And now we're going on trips and drinking Alize
U got me on da muney makin mission
You have me focused on making money
But my moms at da house stedy wishin
But my mom is hoping I stay safe
That I don't roll out cuz she know sumthin rong
She doesn't want me to leave because she senses danger
So I take anutha git frum da bomb
So I take another hit from the joint
I leave da house ta git wit dis gangsta hits
I leave the house to hang out with other gang members
Doggs an' locs git redy ta manage a grip
Gangsters are getting ready to handle their weapons
Dirty Dale frum insane an' lil Sag frum da dub
Shoutout to Dirty Dale from Insane Crips and Lil Sag from 20 Crips
Dem both of bruthas I gots ta giv em luv
Both of them are my brothers and I have to show them love
Now wut dis sound like
What does this sound like?
Me blastin anyone of my kind foo dat ain't rite
Me shooting one of my own people isn't right
I still repent on evrythang that I did
I regret everything I've done in the past
Let me put my thangs up I gots ta raise me a kid
Let me put my gang life behind me because I have a child to raise
Baby Goldie gunna hav it jus like Spanky
My baby girl is going to have the same opportunities as me
Let me git my funds rite homie don't playa hate me
Let me get my money right, my friends shouldn't hate on me for that
Lite it up blaze it up ain't no need fa chokin
Light up the joint without coughing
Eastside Long Beach foo we West Coast
Representing the West Coast from the Eastside of Long Beach
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, TRACY LA MARR DAVIS, KEVIN GILLIAM, DANNY ELLIOTT MEANS, KEIWAN DASHAWN SPILLMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@danbull
Wasn't expecting Snoop to come with the speedy bars!
@ICTOAUsername
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@yungblattt
I just tried making my own song inspired by him
Not as good as this ofc 😅..
tell me honestly how was it Good / bad !
I would love to hear back from you ❤
@slix-the_real_ninja2541
Snoop wasn't even that fast didn't really even deliver bars neither . That's why em and snooped beef so this would jump though the roof . Eminem dropped lines he knows he kept it snoops level
@pokellector1578
I didn't like Snoop trying to spit fast. He sounded like trash to me
@jwdbnff7799
@Pokéllector naah 🙂
@labarberiaweb3
This track is so underrated. As an 80s baby who has listened to both these artists throughout my life, the bars on this track are unique and on point.
@ezyduzit423
Tryna not hate but as a snoop fan do u really think he wrote his verse? It’s so damn intricate I struggle to believe he wrote tht verse in the ‘20s
@sunseeker9581
I think the video should have been better. Song is fire
@mini-momoa7261
Em wrote both for sure.