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.
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Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Sup Aron?
Ain't that Snoop Dogg over there?
That that nigga with that blue coat on?
Yeah
Yeah oh yeah that's that nigga
Nigga roll up on the side of him man
Roll your window down
Cause I'm gonna smoke this fool
Yeah roll the windows down
Yeah, OK there you go
Hey man, you Snoop Dogg?
Snoop?
Huh?
Snoop Doggy Dogg?
Man he's Snoop Dogg
Man fuck that nigga!
Nigga man!
Get that nigga man!
Man get up fool man, get up man, don't be trying to run man
Get up on that fool man, I don't give a fuck
What set you got now? Fuck you nigga!
Yeah nigga, whats up?
Nigga?
Yeah motherfucker
Yeah nigga, one less nigga
Yeah nigga, you'se a dead motherfucker now
As I look up at the sky
My mind starts tripping, a tear drops my eye
My body temperature falls
I'm shaking and they breaking trying to save the Dogg
Pumping on my chest and I'm screaming
I stop breathing, damn I see demons
Dear God, I wonder can ya save me
I can't die Boo-Boo's bout to have my baby
I think it's too late for praying, hold up
A voice spoke to me and it slowly started saying
"Bring your lifestyle to me I'll make it better"
How long will I live?
"Eternal life and forever"
And will I be, the G that I was?
"I'll make your life better than you can imagine or even dreamed of
So relax your soul, let me take control
Close your eyes my son"
My eyes are closed
Murder, murder was the case that they gave me
Murder, murder was the case that they gave me
I'm fresh up out my coma
I got my momma and my daddy and my homies in my corner
It's gonna take a miracle they say
For me to walk again and talk again but anyway
I get, fronted some keys, to get, back on my feet
And everything that nigga said, came to reality
Living like a baller loc
Having money, and blowing hella chronic smoke
I bought my momma a Benz, and bought my Boo-Boo a Jag
And now I'm rolling in a nine-trizzay El Do-Rad
"Just remember who changed your mind
Cause when you start set-tripping, that ass mine"
Indeed, agreed proceed to smoke weed
Never have a want, never have a need
They say I'm greedy but I still want mo'
Cause my eyes wanna journey some more, really doe (check it out)
Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the lord, my soul to keep
If I should die, before I wake
I pray the lord, my soul to take
No more indo, gin and juice
I'm on my way to Chino, rolling on the gray goose
Shackled from head to toe
25 with an izzl, with nowhere to gizzo, I know
them niggaz from the other side recognize my face
Cause it's the O.G. D-O-double-G, L-B-C
Mad doggin' niggas cause I don't care
Red jumpsuit with two braids in my hair
Niggas stare as I enter the center
They send me to a level 3 yard, that's where I stay
Late night I hear toothbrushes scraping on the floor
Niggas getting they shanks, just in case the war, pops off
Cause you can't tell what's next
My little homey Baby Boo took a pencil in his neck
And he probably won't make it, to see twenty-two
I put that on my momma, I'ma ride for you Baby Boo
Murder, murder was the case that they gave me [Repeat: x4]
The song "Murder Was The Case" by Snoop Dogg tells a story of a violent encounter with a rival gang that leaves the rapper critically injured and near death. The opening dialogue sets the stage for the shooting, with Snoop's enemies plotting to kill him before ultimately cornering him and shooting him. The rest of the song is a reflection on his experience in the aftermath of the shooting, including his brush with death and his eventual recovery. This is emphasized by the repetition of the refrain "Murder, murder was the case that they gave me", which speaks to the rapper's sense of being targeted and persecuted by the legal system as well as his personal rivals.
Throughout the song, Snoop explores themes of violence, death, and the pressure that comes with living a gangster lifestyle. He also touches on the idea of redemption, with a voice in his head urging him to turn away from his life of crime and instead seek spiritual comfort. This duality between the desire for violence and the need for spiritual guidance reflects the complex reality of living in a violent, gang-dominated world.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, hey Jaycee
Two individuals, Jaycee and Aron, spot Snoop Dogg nearby.
Sup Aron?
Jaycee greets Aron.
Ain't that Snoop Dogg over there?
Jaycee asks Aron if the person they see is Snoop Dogg.
That that nigga with that blue coat on?
Aron confirms that the person they see is Snoop Dogg.
Yeah
Aron acknowledges that he sees Snoop Dogg.
Yeah oh yeah that's that nigga
Jaycee identifies Snoop Dogg to Aron again.
Nigga roll up on the side of him man
Jaycee instructs the driver of their car to pull up beside Snoop Dogg.
Roll your window down
Jaycee asks the driver to roll down the car window.
Man hand me my motherfucking Glock man gimme another clip
Jaycee requests for another gun clip as he prepares to shoot Snoop Dogg.
Cause I'm gonna smoke this fool
Jaycee declares his intention to kill Snoop Dogg.
Yeah roll the windows down
Jaycee ensures the car windows are opened before the shooting.
Hey man, you Snoop Dogg?
Jaycee confirms the identity of Snoop Dogg.
Snoop?
Snoop Dogg responds to the question.
Huh?
Snoop Dogg expresses confusion.
Snoop Doggy Dogg?
Jaycee refers to Snoop Dogg's stage name to confirm his identity.
Man he's Snoop Dogg
Aron confirms that the person they have been looking for is Snoop Dogg.
Man fuck that nigga!
Jaycee declares his dislike for Snoop Dogg.
Nigga man!
Jaycee's friends join him in expressing their dislike for Snoop Dogg.
Get that nigga man!
Jaycee directs his friends to take down Snoop Dogg.
Man get up fool man, get up man, don't be trying to run man
Jaycee urges Snoop Dogg to get up and face him.
Get up on that fool man, I don't give a fuck
Jaycee's anger towards Snoop Dogg intensifies.
What set you got now? Fuck you nigga!
Jaycee taunts Snoop Dogg's affiliation with a gang.
Yeah nigga, whats up?
Jaycee continues to taunt Snoop Dogg.
Nigga?
Snoop Dogg responds angrily to Jaycee's taunts.
Yeah motherfucker
Jaycee continues to provoke Snoop Dogg by swearing at him.
Yeah nigga, one less nigga
Jaycee declares his intention to kill Snoop Dogg at the end of the confrontation.
As I look up at the sky
Snoop Dogg begins to narrate the events in his mind after being shot by Jaycee.
My mind starts tripping, a tear drops my eye
Snoop Dogg's mind begins to wander, and he begins to cry.
My body temperature falls
Snoop Dogg begins to feel cold.
I'm shaking and they breaking trying to save the Dogg
Snoop Dogg describes the attempts of those around him to save his life.
Pumping on my chest and I'm screaming
People are performing CPR on Snoop Dogg to revive him.
I stop breathing, damn I see demons
Snoop Dogg accepts death, and start hallucinating.
Dear God, I wonder can ya save me
Snoop Dogg appeals to God to save him.
I can't die Boo-Boo's bout to have my baby
Snoop Dogg becomes concerned about the future of his unborn child.
I think it's too late for praying, hold up
Snoop Dogg realizes it might be too late for him no matter what he does.
A voice spoke to me and it slowly started saying
Snoop Dogg begins hearing a voice which tries to convince him to change his ways.
"Bring your lifestyle to me I'll make it better"
The voice promises Snoop Dogg a better life if he surrenders himself.
How long will I live?
Snoop Dogg wants to know how long he will live if he surrenders himself.
"Eternal life and forever"
The voice promises Snoop Dogg eternal life.
And will I be, the G that I was?
Snoop Dogg wonders whether he will continue to be a Gangster if he surrenders himself.
"I'll make your life better than you can imagine or even dreamed of
The voice assures Snoop Dogg that he will live a better life than he can imagine.
So relax your soul, let me take control
The voice reassures Snoop Dogg that he will be taken care of.
Close your eyes my son"
The voice asks Snoop Dogg to surrender himself and trust it.
My eyes are closed
Snoop Dogg surrenders himself and loses consciousness.
Murder, murder was the case that they gave me
Snoop Dogg highlights the fact that he was charged with murder.
I'm fresh up out my coma
Snoop Dogg awakes from his coma.
I got my momma and my daddy and my homies in my corner
Snoop Dogg feels supported by his family and friends.
It's gonna take a miracle they say
Snoop Dogg acknowledges that it will take a miraculous recovery for him to regain his ability to walk and talk.
For me to walk again and talk again but anyway
Snoop Dogg isn't deterred by the challenges ahead.
I get, fronted some keys, to get, back on my feet
Snoop Dogg starts selling drugs to make money again.
And everything that nigga said, came to reality
Snoop Dogg realizes that everything Jaycee said became true.
Living like a baller loc
Snoop Dogg is living the high life.
Having money, and blowing hella chronic smoke
Snoop Dogg is addicted to smoking a lot of marijuana.
I bought my momma a Benz, and bought my Boo-Boo a Jag
Snoop Dogg shows his love and care by buying gifts for his mother and girlfriend.
And now I'm rolling in a nine-trizzay El Do-Rad
Snoop Dogg buys an expensive car.
"Just remember who changed your mind
Snoop Dogg remembers the voice from his coma which tried to convince him to surrender.
Cause when you start set-tripping, that ass mine"
Snoop Dogg warns himself not to fall into temptation.
Indeed, agreed proceed to smoke weed
Snoop Dogg agrees that smoking weed will help him relax.
Never have a want, never have a need
Snoop Dogg is wealthy and doesn't worry about money anymore.
They say I'm greedy but I still want mo'
Snoop Dogg doesn't feel satisfied with what he has and wants more.
Cause my eyes wanna journey some more, really doe
Snoop Dogg is still eager to explore the world.
Now I lay me down to sleep
Snoop Dogg is going to bed.
I pray the lord, my soul to keep
Snoop Dogg prays to God to watch over his soul.
If I should die, before I wake
Snoop Dogg is prepared for death and asks for protection from God.
I pray the lord, my soul to take
Snoop Dogg repeats his prayer for protection.
No more indo, gin and juice
Snoop Dogg stops smoking and drinking for a while.
I'm on my way to Chino, rolling on the gray goose
Snoop Dogg is on his way to jail.
Shackled from head to toe
Snoop Dogg is handcuffed and restrained.
25 with an izzl, with nowhere to gizzo, I know
Snoop Dogg knows he is in trouble.
them niggaz from the other side recognize my face
Snoop Dogg is recognized by his enemies in jail.
Cause it's the O.G. D-O-double-G, L-B-C
Snoop Dogg boasts about his status as an O.G.
Mad doggin' niggas cause I don't care
Snoop Dogg doesn't care about anyone in jail.
Red jumpsuit with two braids in my hair
Snoop Dogg describes his outfit.
Niggas stare as I enter the center
People look at Snoop Dogg when he enters the jail.
They send me to a level 3 yard, that's where I stay
Snoop Dogg is assigned to a dangerous section of the jail.
Late night I hear toothbrushes scraping on the floor
Snoop Dogg hears the sound of sharpened toothbrushes.
Niggas getting they shanks, just in case the war, pops off
People are making weapons in case there's a fight.
Cause you can't tell what's next
Anything can happen in prison.
My little homey Baby Boo took a pencil in his neck
Snoop Dogg's friend Baby Boo is attacked and injured.
And he probably won't make it, to see twenty-two
Baby Boo might die before turning 22.
I put that on my momma, I'ma ride for you Baby Boo
Snoop Dogg promises to do anything for Baby Boo.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, WARREN GRIFFITH, ROJAI TARWICK, ROJAI TRAWICK, ANDRE ROMELL YOUNG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LOL-cringe
He said on a Breakfast Club interview that he cried everytime he had to perform that song because he didn’t have a murder case b4 this song was written then realized that he manifested it into reality 😧
@briabehave6624
Mantras! The words we say to ourselves, about ourselves, have power !!!!!
@SpyroTek
Calm down.
@govetter
TNB.
@hitek19
Process of manifestation is sped up when put into song form and constantly recited by you and millions of other people please believe
@TerrellRobertson-dt2ig
Weediquette
@LOL-cringe
The fact that this song was recorded and released before his real murder case makes it eerier
@cityboinyc
Devil said o yeah you wanna fuck around .. LETS PLAY!!!
@piskot.
What murder case?
@user-bq5hw1vt2y
mf just put it in 1 comment why you making 5 😭😭👽👽⁉⁉