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.

LBC Thang
Snoop Dogg Lyrics

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Once upon a time not long ago
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

Come frum out of bounds mess around git stuck
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's "LBC Thang" describe his love for his neighborhood, Long Beach, California, and his frustration with the violence and aggression that has taken over in recent years. He reminisces about a time when the community came together with love and respect, hugging and sharing camaraderie with everyone, even the thugs with guns. But now, things have changed, and Snoop questions why the homies are hating each other when they should be focused on living life and enjoying each other's company.

Snoop implores the listeners to put down the guns and come together for a peaceful celebration of life. He yearns for a time when he can throw a feast for all his homies from the Eastside of Long Beach, no longer concerned about beef or retaliation. He recognizes the importance of family and friendship, even as he pursues fame and fortune.

Overall, the song is a plea for unity and peace in a community that has seen its fair share of violence and loss. Snoop, a proud LBC native, wants to see his city thrive and grow, not fall apart in chaos and destruction.

Line by Line Meaning

Once upon a time not long ago
Back in the day, before things changed

4 way befo da dayz I wuz known 2 flow
Before I was famous for my music

I wuz showin str8 luv in da beach
I was expressing love and respect in Long Beach

Hugz frum da freaks
Even the oddballs showed me love

Even by tha thugz wit da heats
Even the tough guys with guns backed me up

Now it seem da hole damn hood dun switchd up
Nowadays, the whole neighborhood has changed

Used ta put our fists up see hoo lip git bust
We used to settle our disputes with our hands

Hallain out da set as we sweat at da hutch
Shouting out our local group while playing basketball

Come frum out of bounds mess around git stuck
If you came from the wrong side of town, you might get into trouble

So tell me wuts up wit dis LBC thang
What's going on with this Long Beach culture?

Homies hatin homies wen we on dis G thang
Friends turning on friends when it comes to gang affiliation

Now peep game it's about ta be da next centerury
Let me put you up on game, things are about to change again

It ain't about life witout da penetentaries
Prison is unfortunately a part of life where we come from

It git ta be a damn shame at times
It's truly unfortunate how things have turned out

Knowin we da strongest wen thangs cumbine
When we work together, we are a force to be reckoned with

Bang da 9 dub an' insane 4 life
Representing Long Beach with loyalty to the 19th Street Crips and Insane Crips

West an' North side keep brangin it rite
The West and North sides of Long Beach are holding it down

Let's all come 2getha leave that bull alone
We should unite and leave negativity behind

I'm tired of playin games man wuts goin on
I'm tired of the drama, what's really happening?

We all shood luv one anutha put da guns away
We should show love and put down our weapons

An' kick it with each otha on dis luvly thang
And hang out with each other in a positive way

We pushin da real about da LBC
We're speaking the truth about Long Beach

Dirty D, Reeseka, an' Big Skrappy
Shoutouts to fellow Long Beach rappers Dirty D, Reeseka, and Big Skrappy

C-Dogg on da switch cuz dis is Eastside good
C-Dogg from the East Side is in charge of making things happen

Beach City 2 da fullest wut chall thout dis wuz
Long Beach is always representing to the fullest

I'm hallain at my family Jimmy Brown frum da beach
Checking in with my family member Jimmy Brown from Long Beach

He told me dat da hood wuz back crackin at peace
He informed me that the neighborhood was at peace again

So u know me I'ma throw us a feast
So I'm going to throw a big party for us

Fa all my homeboyz frum da muthafuckin East
For all of my friends from the East Side

Y'all deserve it I'm swervin in da beema now
You guys deserve it, I'm pulling up in a BMW now

I wish all my dead homeboyz kood see me now
I wish my deceased friends could be here with us

I'm driftin thinkin back how it wuz
I'm reminiscing about the past

But all dis muney kan't bring da homies back up
Money can't bring our friends back to life

So take it 4 wut it wuz worth
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 hurts your brain

My time keeps slippin away
Time is passing by quickly

Me an' my niggaz keep chippin away
Me and my friends keep working hard

I rememba wen my nigga Fay wuz lockd away
I remember when my friend Fay was locked up

We used 2 tell him how we dreamd about gittin payd
We used to talk to him about our aspirations to be successful

An' now we takin trips wile we mix alize
And now we're going on vacation while drinking Alizé

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 always wishing I would stay safe at home

That I don't roll out cuz she know sumthin rong
She's worried that something bad might happen if I leave

So I take anutha git frum da bomb
So I take another hit from the marijuana

I leave da house ta git wit dis gangsta hits
I leave the house to hang out with my gangster friends

Doggs an' locs git redy ta manage a grip
My Crip friends are ready to handle business

Dirty Dale frum insane an' lil Sag frum da dub
Shoutouts to my friends from Insane Crips and the 20s 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 situation sound like to you?

Me blastin anyone of my kind foo dat ain't rite
Me attacking anyone from my community who is doing wrong

I still repent on evrythang that I did
I regret everything I've done in my past

Let me put my thangs up I gots ta raise me a kid
Let me put my gangster things away because I have a child to raise

Baby Goldie gunna hav it jus like Spanky
My child Goldie will have a good life just like my friend Spanky

Let me git my funds rite homie don't playa hate me
Let me get my money right, don't be jealous of me

Lite it up blaze it up ain't no need fa chokin
Smoke some weed and relax, no need to be uncomfortable

Eastside Long Beach foo we West Coast
Representing the East Side of Long Beach, which is also part of the West Coast

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, TRACY LA MARR DAVIS, KEVIN GILLIAM, DANNY ELLIOTT MEANS, KEIWAN DASHAWN SPILLMAN

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