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.
Let Bygones Be Bygones
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Me and Suge cool as a motherfucker
I'm cool with Suge, I'm cool with Master P, Dr. Dre, I'm cool with everybody
Yeah, I mean, how could you not be cool with Snoop?
But I had to go get that cool with him
I had to go sit down with Suge
On Crip, that was my nigga
Crack money had a nigga open
Hopin' that that rap shit wasn't just cap shit
G'd up, no Dre, okay that's cool
But that's old news to niggas like us
'Cause if so, he would've signed us off top
But bro stay solid so I'ma stay solid to that
Studio every night, to the early morn'
Bloods and Crips all moving on one accord
Cuz did that, took Death Row to the top, my boys did that
Caught that case, came out safe, Blood did that (Suwoop)
So through the ups and the downs
Real ones know not to kick niggas when they down
Especially when we was down, that nigga picked niggas up
Gangbang on NY stages, hit niggas up (Death Row)
Y'all remember that? (yup)
Yeah, he did some bullshit, I'm admitting that
But coming at a real Crip like he ain't one
Especially when he help fucking make one
On the dead homies, I was at the motherfucking top
When I hit my nigga up and said, "You need to grab 'Pac"
Told Daz, "Hook him up," brought straight up out the box
Here's the gang, here's the beats
Here's the keys, here's the locks
Then he hid them niggas (yes, sir)
It was us cuz, look around it still is, just us cuz (yeah)
Dre rich, Nate gone, and Ricky too
And look at me, shit, I'm 'bout to turn 50 soon
You always said I'd be a star in the game (game)
Now I got a star on the fucking Walk of Fame (yes, sir)
I hopped out and C-walked on my star on the fuckin' Walk of Fame
In that motherfucking Death Row chain, nigga
I know you seen that
Shit, a lot of motherfuckers don't know
Shit nigga, we been cool
This man changed my life (my life)
Shit, nigga, we made history together
I'm talking about real history, nigga
Like, when they write the history books they gonna look at this shit like The Great Depression
You know the stock exchange
This shit is historic, man
Death Row Records, man, we did that shit, nigga
Suge Knight, real nigga man
I think about all the great shit you did nigga
Let bygones be bygones
Yeah, what up Dre? Daz, Kurupt, what up though?
Lady of Rage, RBX, D.O.C
Nate Dogg, rest in peace
Ricky Harris, rest in peace
DJ Warren G, Dr. Dre
City of Compton, City of Long Beach
Death Row Records will go down in history, nigga
We did that, yeah, nigga, we did that
Done
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's song Let Bygones Be Bygones is a tribute and an acknowledgement of his relationship with Suge Knight, the CEO of Death Row Records. The song is an ode to their partnership and their shared experiences during the rise of Death Row Records in the 1990s. Snoop Dogg admits that he had to work on his relationship with Suge and that they had their ups and downs, but ultimately he is grateful for the opportunities that Suge and Death Row gave him. The lyrics also reference the loyalty and camaraderie among the Bloods and Crips in the music industry during that time, and the impact that Death Row Records had on the rap scene.
The opening lines of the song reveal that Snoop Dogg and Suge Knight still have a good relationship, and Snoop Dogg is cool with everyone associated with Death Row Records. He then reminisces about his early days with Suge and how he signed with Death Row Records when he was 18 years old. Snoop Dogg admits that at the time, he was involved in crack cocaine and only hoped that rap music would be his way out. He goes on to praise Suge for his loyalty and strength, even during difficult times such as when he caught a case. Snoop Dogg also acknowledges that Suge did some bad things, but he still considers him a real Crip and someone who helped him make it big in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Um, I mean, you still got a good relationship with him today?
Do you still speak to him today?
Me and Suge cool as a motherfucker
My relationship with Suge Knight is extremely good
I'm cool with Suge, I'm cool with Master P, Dr. Dre, I'm cool with everybody
I have a good relationship with Suge Knight, Master P, Dr. Dre and everyone else
Yeah, I mean, how could you not be cool with Snoop?
There's no reason to not be cool with Snoop Dogg
But I had to go get that cool with him
I had to improve my relationship with him
On Crip, that was my nigga
He was my friend
18 years old, lost and locin'
At 18, I didn't know what I was doing and was involved in gang activity
Crack money had a nigga open
I was addicted to crack cocaine
Hopin' that that rap shit wasn't just cap shit
I hoped that pursuing a career in music wouldn't just be a façade
G'd up, no Dre, okay that's cool
I was a gangster and didn't have Dr. Dre's support
But that's old news to niggas like us
We don't dwell on the past since we've been through it
'Cause if so, he would've signed us off top
If Dr. Dre was interested, he would've signed us right away
But bro stay solid so I'ma stay solid to that
He remained loyal so I will do the same for him
Studio every night, to the early morn'
We spent many nights in the studio working hard
Bloods and Crips all moving on one accord
Gang members from different factions were working together in harmony
Cuz did that, took Death Row to the top, my boys did that
Suge Knight helped Death Row Records become successful along with myself and others
Caught that case, came out safe, Blood did that (Suwoop)
Suge Knight was sent to prison but was acquitted, showing his loyalty to the Bloods
So through the ups and the downs
Through good and bad times
Real ones know not to kick niggas when they down
True friends don't abandon or attack their friends when they're struggling
Especially when we was down, that nigga picked niggas up
Suge Knight helped and supported us when we were struggling
Gangbang on NY stages, hit niggas up (Death Row)
We displayed gang activity during performances and attacked our opponents
Y'all remember that? (yup)
Do you remember that as well?
Yeah, he did some bullshit, I'm admitting that
I agree that Suge Knight did some bad things
But coming at a real Crip like he ain't one
Denying his true affiliation as a Crip
Especially when he help fucking make one
Especially when he helped create Death Row Records
On the dead homies, I was at the motherfucking top
I was at the height of my success
When I hit my nigga up and said, "You need to grab 'Pac"
I suggested that Suge Knight sign Tupac Shakur to the label
Told Daz, "Hook him up," brought straight up out the box
I asked Daz Dillinger to help out and we released Tupac's music immediately
Here's the gang, here's the beats
Here's our crew and our music
Here's the keys, here's the locks
Here's the access and control
Then he hid them niggas (yes, sir)
Then Suge Knight hid those involved with the label
It was us cuz, look around it still is, just us cuz (yeah)
It's still just us, the original crew.
Dre rich, Nate gone, and Ricky too
Dr. Dre is wealthy, Nate Dogg and Ricky Harris have passed away
And look at me, shit, I'm 'bout to turn 50 soon
I'm getting older and will soon be 50 years old
You always said I'd be a star in the game (game)
You always believed I would be successful in the music industry
Now I got a star on the fucking Walk of Fame (yes, sir)
Now I have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, proving my success
I hopped out and C-walked on my star on the fuckin' Walk of Fame
I celebrated my success by performing the Crip Walk on my Hollywood Walk of Fame star
In that motherfucking Death Row chain, nigga
Wearing my Death Row Records chain as a symbol of my success
I know you seen that
I know you saw me achieve my success
Shit, a lot of motherfuckers don't know
Many people are unaware of everything we did
Shit nigga, we been cool
We've been friends for a long time
This man changed my life (my life)
Suge Knight changed my life
Shit, nigga, we made history together
We created history together
I'm talking about real history, nigga
I mean significant events in history
Like, when they write the history books they gonna look at this shit like The Great Depression
Our accomplishments will be recognized as significant events in history books, like The Great Depression
You know the stock exchange
Like the stock market
This shit is historic, man
This is a historic achievement
Death Row Records, man, we did that shit, nigga
We achieved success with Death Row Records
Suge Knight, real nigga man
Suge Knight is a sincere person
I think about all the great shit you did nigga
I reflect on all the positive things you've done
Let bygones be bygones
Let's forget about the past and move on
Yeah, what up Dre? Daz, Kurupt, what up though?
Hey Dr. Dre, Daz, Kurupt, what's up?
Lady of Rage, RBX, D.O.C
Hello Lady of Rage, RBX, D.O.C
Nate Dogg, rest in peace
Rest in peace, Nate Dogg
Ricky Harris, rest in peace
Rest in peace, Ricky Harris
DJ Warren G, Dr. Dre
Hello Warren G and Dr. Dre
City of Compton, City of Long Beach
Representing Compton and Long Beach
Death Row Records will go down in history, nigga
Death Row Records will be remembered as an important part of history
We did that, yeah, nigga, we did that
We achieved that success, yes, we did it
Done
End
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Calvin Broadus
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@STREETBEEFS_
man this one actually choked me up! snoop makes realer songs now than he did in his youth! that one blood one cuz track was amazing! keep spittin positivity...i was wrong about you and your situation with pac!
@thisislaflaretv5250
Snoop showed alot of growth. That's what makes a Man
@true9684
Real talk!!!
@KOLAkola
This is Laflare Tv so true
@coltonvazvazquez1161
Sup for the Mans Trump He was accepting money to roast the Mans So snoop Frog Can hope on Deez Nutz!!
@fearmkultra445
Snoop is a snitch
@rudigerdillinger4004
He already showed growth when he did “imagine” on tha blue carpet treatment
@miguelsanchz5564
It’s almost like a proper final farewell to the legacy of Death Row Records 😓
@johndohio
I'll take it that way. The last nail in the coffin with a rose tossed on top. Now all the Death Row members are tossing dirt on the coffin for the last phase of the burial
@ailm3ntrx658
Hasbro toys owns death row records. suge gonna be mr. potato head