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 and the Ing
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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[Snoop Dogg talking]
Hahaha yeah.
before.
Check this out.
[Snoop Dogg]
Welcome to the house the D O double G built
We got honey cream silk and milk
We make that big bank and keep that big shank
Just in case we get slapped into the home we take
Nigga don't think Dogg slips at all
I make chips for crips and the beat dogs
True niggas, do niggas, hey you niggas
Can't get with us 'cause we rip shit up
It's Mack Dime, and D-O dub
Here's a toast to the most, westcoast love
Fo sho though, I let you know from the get go
Pullin on my endo, rollin through the Wood with my kin dog
[Mack 10]
Not De La Soul, but fresh on parole
Now it's all about the hustle with the pebbles on swole
I'm know to the peoples as the Inglewood swanger
Been rollin gold Danas since a BG banger
It's a dog eat dog world in the city that I'm claimin
And niggas say we bangin 'cause our colors be flamin
But I'd rather push crack, let the bank roll stack
I show Snoop how to whoop and then I front him a sack
[Snoop Dogg]
Nigga better blue tennis shoes tidy, with our body
As I fall into the Mack 10 listenin party
Got greeted by some niggas who I never knew
Cold thing about it is that the niggas kept it true
Inglewood family is what they claim to bang
Street Rue and Maddog, I think that was his name
But anyway, what can I say?
Oh by the way, it's anybody 'kay?
So when you in LA, or nigga round my way
Give me a holler on the 310 or 213, yeah
[Hook:] X 3
Long Beach, with the ING
[Mack 10]
I'm makin green in the rap scene from coast to coast
And rollin three wheel motion from the woods to the ocean
See Snoop and Tray Dee in the LBC
And wasn't nobody trippin, just cool as can be
No harm up in (?) so the hatas got bigger
But they figure platinum niggas keep a gold plated trigger
And that's fo sho though, you know how it go
Jump in the low low and bang with the homies, fuck a hoe
So keep away crack and leave your bullet proof vest
Dogg there ain't no need for that, we headed west to the QS
Game recognize game, and it always should
It's all good and you niggas got a passion, Inglewood
Whoever trip get caught up in the middle like Monie
That's on the one and only I keep the big homies for the phonies
So let it be known, from my hood to your town
That connect game niggas is straight down with the Pound
[Snoop Dogg]
Now all my peoples in the LBC pull up a chair and have a dime bag on me
See we be DPGin this, we in this thang to make hits and bump a
bitch and maintain
'cause the more better you get, the more cheddar you get
The more shit you talk, the more wet up you get
See, I found out quick, don't say shit
Just take care of yours, and handle it quick
Yeah, it don't stop for Biggie or Tupac
Niggas been gettin shot on my block
But we got to make a change and the thang is this
I keep my heater by my seater just in case y'all twist
But I wish upon a star
To stay down with Mack Dime, pushin caviar
The real recognize the real, I'll kill for that nigga
ING DPG, deal with it nigga, for real
[Hook] X 2
[Snoop Dogg]
They live on the streets, and they hustle for fame
Some claim twenty crip but most claim insane
See it's not a lifestyle, it's a full time job
And if you live in Long Beach, it's like a macabre
>From blunt to blunt, everybody's bad
And if you don't know where you at you better tuck in your rag
Push heat on the street, with Chuck D's on his feet
Makin money slangin tapes up out the Compton swap meet
[Mack 10]
Up jumps the boogie some niggas gang bang
So keep a big steel if it's a real G Thang
But I kick back, relax, count hundreds by the stacks
And keep the yay on the stove till the whole key cracks
Ain't a busta in the crew, so I'm callin all hogs
It's connect gang rollin with the Pound and Snoop Dogg
And everythang all gravy like it's 'posed to be
It's Long Beach with the Ingle dub O-O-D city
[Hook] (till fade)
The song LBC and Ing featuring Snoop Dogg is a rap song that tells the story of life in Long Beach, from the perspective of two rappers - Mack 10 and Snoop Dogg. The song highlights the hostility of the streets, the hustle, and the riches. Mack 10 speaks about his experiences growing up in Inglewood, the challenges faced by residents of the city, and how he would rather push crack than risk losing his street credibility. Snoop Dogg, on the other hand, introduces us to the house he built, where people enjoy honey, cream, silk, and milk, and get shot with the big shank if they cross him. The lyrics also reference the hustle of selling bootleg tapes at the Compton swap meet and the need to carry a heat in case of danger.
The phrase "LBC and Ing" is repeated several times throughout the song, with LBC standing for Long Beach City, while Ing represents Inglewood. The phrase is a recognition of the pride and love that residents of both cities have for their respective neighborhoods. Despite the violence and struggles, the two rappers come together to recognize their shared experiences and keep the West Coast love alive.
Interestingly, the song was written around the time that Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls were killed, and it tells a story of the violent reality of the rap scene at that time. The song is a reminder that the music industry was not just about making music, but it was also about maintaining street credibility and protecting oneself from danger.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to the house the D O double G built
Welcome to the place Snoop Dogg has created for himself
We got honey cream silk and milk
We have everything we could ever want or need
We make that big bank and keep that big shank
We make a lot of money and carry weapons for protection
Just in case we get slapped into the home we take
We carry weapons in case we get arrested and need protection while in jail
Nigga don't think Dogg slips at all
Don't underestimate Snoop Dogg
I make chips for crips and the beat dogs
I make money for the Crip gang and other gangs
True niggas, do niggas, hey you niggas
Real gang members, those who do the work, and everyone else
Can't get with us 'cause we rip shit up
You can't join us because we are too dangerous and successful
Not De La Soul, but fresh on parole
I am not a peaceful person, but newly released from jail
Now it's all about the hustle with the pebbles on swole
Now I make money by selling drugs
I'm know to the peoples as the Inglewood swanger
People know me as the guy from Inglewood who drives flashy cars
It's a dog eat dog world in the city that I'm claimin
It's a tough and competitive world in the city where I live
And niggas say we bangin' cause our colors be flamin
People think we are in a gang because of the colors we wear
But I'd rather push crack, let the bank roll stack
I prefer to sell drugs and make a lot of money
I show Snoop how to whoop and then I front him a sack
I taught Snoop how to make and sell drugs
Inglewood family is what they claim to bang
People in Inglewood claim to be part of a gang called the Inglewood Family
Street Rue and Maddog, I think that was his name
The names of two gang members I met who were true to their word
So when you in LA, or nigga round my way
If you're ever in LA and near where I live
Long Beach, with the ING
The city of Long Beach, with the Inglewood gang
I'm makin green in the rap scene from coast to coast
I make a lot of money from music all around the country
And rollin three wheel motion from the woods to the ocean
Driving a car with three wheels from the mountains to the beach
See Snoop and Tray Dee in the LBC
See Snoop Dogg and Tray Dee in Long Beach
No harm up in (?) so the hatas got bigger
There is no trouble so haters become more jealous
But they figure platinum niggas keep a gold plated trigger
They think successful people always carry a gun for protection
Jump in the low low and bang with the homies, fuck a hoe
Driving around in a lowrider car with friends and not caring about women
So keep away crack and leave your bullet proof vest
Don't sell drugs and don't worry about getting shot
Game recognize game, and it always should
People who are good at what they do recognize others who are also good
It's all good and you niggas got a passion, Inglewood
Everything is good and the people from Inglewood are passionate
Whoever trip get caught up in the middle like Monie
Anyone who causes trouble will be caught in the middle of it
That's on the one and only I keep the big homies for the phonies
I keep my true friends close and only use them for protection from fake friends
So let it be known, from my hood to your town
Everyone should know from where I come and where they come from too
That connect game niggas is straight down with the Pound
My gang is loyal to each other and to Snoop Dogg's gang, the Pound
Now all my peoples in the LBC pull up a chair and have a dime bag on me
Everyone in Long Beach, come sit and smoke weed with me
See we be DPGin this, we in this thang to make hits and bump a bitch and maintain
We are working hard to make successful music and live our lives
The more better you get, the more cheddar you get
The better you are, the more money you make
The more shit you talk, the more wet up you get
The more you brag, the more likely you will end up dead
See, I found out quick, don't say shit
I learned quickly not to talk too much
Just take care of yours, and handle it quick
Take care of yourself and be quick to handle any problems
Yeah, it don't stop for Biggie or Tupac
Even famous rappers like Biggie and Tupac died from violence
Niggas been gettin shot on my block
People have been getting killed in my neighborhood
But we got to make a change and the thang is this
We need to make a change and this is what we need to do
I keep my heater by my seater just in case y'all twist
I keep a gun with me in case things go wrong
But I wish upon a star
I hope for good things to happen
To stay down with Mack Dime, pushin caviar
To stay loyal to Mack Dime and live a luxurious life
The real recognize the real, I'll kill for that nigga
True friends will do anything for each other, including kill
ING DPG, deal with it nigga, for real
The Inglewood gang and Snoop Dogg's gang are a powerful force, deal with it
Some claim twenty crip but most claim insane
Some people claim to be part of a Crip gang, but most are just crazy
See it's not a lifestyle, it's a full time job
Being part of a gang is not just a lifestyle, it's a job with a lot of responsibilities
And if you live in Long Beach, it's like a macabre
Living in Long Beach is dangerous
From blunt to blunt, everybody's bad
Everyone thinks they are tough and dangerous
And if you don't know where you at you better tuck in your rag
If you don't know the area, you should hide or cover up anything that could reveal your true identity
Push heat on the street, with Chuck D's on his feet
Carrying a gun on the street, with Chuck D sneakers on his feet
Makin money slangin tapes up out the Compton swap meet
Making money by selling mixtapes at the Compton swap meet
Up jumps the boogie some niggas gang bang
Suddenly some people start fighting
But I kick back, relax, count hundreds by the stacks
I stay calm, relax, and count my money
And keep the yay on the stove till the whole key cracks
I keep my drugs on the stove until they are all sold
Ain't a busta in the crew, so I'm callin all hogs
There is no cowardice in our group, so I am calling all of the tough guys
It's connect gang rollin with the Pound and Snoop Dogg
The Inglewood gang is working with Snoop Dogg's gang, the Pound
And everythang all gravy like it's 'posed to be
Everything is going well, just like it should
It's Long Beach with the Ingle dub O-O-D city
It's Long Beach, with the Inglewood gang, the O-O-D city
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, DEDRICK D'MON ROLISON
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