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.
Neva Have 2 Worry
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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'Deep Cover' hit the world and fell in love with Snoop
'Doggystyle' came out, it's like I dropped a bomb
One of the greatest hip-hop records of all time
I was young, gettin' money, livin' wild and free
Got on and I brought the whole Pound with me
Didn't matter who's around, I kept it way too G
Gangsta shit
That's what a motherfuckin' gangsta get
The one up above didn't like my pace
I was movin' too fast and I caught that case
I fought that case
Wonder where the West would be if I'da lost that case
I slow mine down
Swimmin' with the sharks and I almost drowned
I done made some mistakes along the way
To become the G I am today
Who'd ever thought I'd make this far?
Out the hood to be a big star
And I ain't goin' nowhere
Homie I ain't never comin' down
I'm too high in the clouds
To ever have to worry 'bout that
I'm finally out
And the critics hated on me 'cause I went to the South
Said I wasn't gon' shine, had me left for dead
Switched sides, now my old boss want me dead
Dropped the first of the three and you said it was weak
'No Limit Top Dogg', the return of the beast
So from that point on I know what to do
Don't worry 'bout them just do what you do
'Last Meal' was the one that took me off the leash
That's the last time a nigga gon' eat off of me
Stack plaque after plaque, gain millions sold
I'm the boss of this bitch and I ain't never went gold, nigga
I done made some mistakes along the way
To become the G I am today
Who'd ever thought I'd make this far?
Out the hood to be a big star
And I ain't goin' nowhere
Homie I ain't never comin' down
I'm too high in the clouds
To ever have to worry 'bout that
Boss of the city, boss of the coast
Some other niggaz tried but none of 'em come close
They stuck lookin' silly but nothin' like a loc
The Bigg Bow Wow, I kill it with one stroke
That's what it's about
They tryin' to tell a nigga what could come out his mouth
Motherfucker I'm a G, but first I'm a man
Freedom of speech, bitch is a word you can't ban
So they blamin' me, sayin' this my talk
To some women as hoes, like it's my fault
Damn they lost, man, they just don't know
That a bitch is a bitch, and a hoe is a hoe
Let them heaters cock and let them leaders talk
I'm gon' be smokin' dank, livin' like a boss
Let them heaters cock and let them leaders talk
I'ma be smokin' my dank, livin' like a boss, nigga
I done made some mistakes along the way
To become the G I am today
Who'd ever thought I'd make this far?
Out the hood to be a big star
And I ain't goin' nowhere
Homie I ain't never comin' down
I'm too high in the clouds
To ever have to worry 'bout that
Too high, too high in the clouds
To ever have to worry 'bout that
Too high, too high in the clouds
To ever have to worry 'bout that
Too high, too high in the clouds
To ever have to worry 'bout that
Too high, too high in the clouds
To ever have to worry 'bout that
Too high, too high in the clouds
To ever have to worry 'bout that
Too high, too high in the clouds
To ever have to worry 'bout that
...
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg feat. Uncle Chucc's song Neva Have 2 Worry describe Snoop Dogg's journey from his debut in 1992 with 'Deep Cover' to his status as one of the biggest stars in hip-hop. He reflects on his rise to fame and the challenges he faced along the way, including legal troubles and criticism from his own critics. Despite these hurdles, he asserts his position as a boss and a G, refusing to let anyone bring him down. The chorus of the song iterates Snoop's confidence in his success, stating that he is "too high in the clouds" to ever worry about bringing him down.
The lyrics of Neva Have 2 Worry allude to Snoop Dogg's past legal difficulties. He speaks about "that case" that nearly resulted in him being locked up, and reflects on how he managed to come out on top. Despite the difficulties and setbacks he has faced, he was determined to make it as the iconic figure he is today. This song is a fascinating insight into the mind of a legendary artist who has faced many ups and downs throughout his career.
Overall, the song Neva Have 2 Worry is a testament to Snoop Dogg's resilience and determination to succeed. He reflects on his rise to fame, his legal struggles, and his critics, but remains confident in his abilities and his place in the world of hip-hop. He sends a message that no matter what obstacles one faces, they can still achieve their dreams and remain at the top.
Line by Line Meaning
1992
'Deep Cover' hit the world and fell in love with Snoop
'Doggystyle' came out, it's like I dropped a bomb
One of the greatest hip-hop records of all time
In 1992, Snoop Dogg became famous with 'Deep Cover', and the album 'Doggystyle' that followed was a massive success and is still considered one of the best hip-hop records ever.
I was young, gettin' money, livin' wild and free
Got on and I brought the whole Pound with me
Didn't matter who's around, I kept it way too G
Niggaz knew it was Eastside L.B.C., see
When Snoop was young, he had no concerns about anyone else and only cared about making money and living free. He brought his whole crew with him, and everyone knew they were from the Eastside L.B.C.
Gangsta shit
That's what a motherfuckin' gangsta get
The one up above didn't like my pace
I was movin' too fast and I caught that case
Being a gangsta has consequences, and Snoop ended up catching a case for moving too fast and not following the rules. He feels that a higher power was not happy with his actions.
I fought that case
Wonder where the West would be if I'da lost that case
I slow mine down
Swimmin' with the sharks and I almost drowned
Snoop fought his case and won, but he wonders what would have happened to the West Coast rap scene if he had lost. He learned to slow down and take things more carefully after almost getting in too deep.
I done made some mistakes along the way
To become the G I am today
Who'd ever thought I'd make this far?
Out the hood to be a big star
Snoop acknowledges that he made mistakes to get where he is today as a gangsta-turned-star. He never thought he would become famous and leave the hood behind.
And I ain't goin' nowhere
Homie I ain't never comin' down
I'm too high in the clouds
To ever have to worry 'bout that
Snoop plans to stay on top forever and never come back down. He's too high in the clouds to ever have to worry about losing what he has.
I'm finally out
And the critics hated on me 'cause I went to the South
Said I wasn't gon' shine, had me left for dead
Switched sides, now my old boss want me dead
When Snoop left the West Coast for the South, critics didn't think he would be successful. But he proved them wrong and now his former boss wants to get rid of him because of it.
Dropped the first of the three and you said it was weak
'No Limit Top Dogg', the return of the beast
So from that point on I know what to do
Don't worry 'bout them just do what you do
The first album Snoop dropped with No Limit was criticized, but it paved the way for his return to his gangsta roots. He learned to ignore the haters and just focus on what he does best.
'Last Meal' was the one that took me off the leash
That's the last time a nigga gon' eat off of me
Stack plaque after plaque, gain millions sold
I'm the boss of this bitch and I ain't never went gold, nigga
The album 'Last Meal' was the one that set Snoop free from being controlled by others. He won't let anyone eat off of him anymore, and he has gained millions of sales and accolades. He's the boss and has never gone gold.
Boss of the city, boss of the coast
Some other niggaz tried but none of 'em come close
They stuck lookin' silly but nothin' like a loc
The Bigg Bow Wow, I kill it with one stroke
Snoop is the boss of his city and the whole coast. Others have tried and failed to compete with him. He's like a big dog and can defeat his enemies easily.
That's what it's about
They tryin' to tell a nigga what could come out his mouth
Motherfucker I'm a G, but first I'm a man
Freedom of speech, bitch is a word you can't ban
Snoop refuses to let others censor him and tell him what he can say. He's a gangsta, but he's also a man and has the right to free speech. 'Bitch' is a word that can't be banned.
So they blamin' me, sayin' this my talk
To some women as hoes, like it's my fault
Damn they lost, man, they just don't know
That a bitch is a bitch, and a hoe is a hoe
People blame Snoop for speaking derogatorily about women, but he feels that they don't understand that a woman who acts like a whore is a whore. He's not at fault for pointing that out.
Let them heaters cock and let them leaders talk
I'm gon' be smokin' dank, livin' like a boss
Let them heaters cock and let them leaders talk
I'ma be smokin' my dank, livin' like a boss, nigga
While others argue and fight, Snoop will be enjoying his life and smoking his weed. He's living like a boss and won't let anyone bring him down.
Too high, too high in the clouds
To ever have to worry 'bout that
Too high, too high in the clouds
To ever have to worry 'bout that
Too high, too high in the clouds
To ever have to worry 'bout that
Too high, too high in the clouds
To ever have to worry 'bout that
Too high, too high in the clouds
To ever have to worry 'bout that
Snoop is too high in the clouds to ever worry about anything. He's free from all negativity and enjoys living like a boss.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, CHARLES HAMILTON, LARRANCE DOPSON, RUSSELL REDEAUX, TERRANCE MARTIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
bharat sharma
This track is one of the most underrated Snoop tracks lf all time!! Shit's Fire
Elvin Corleone
FACTS ‼️
sanni0812
He ain’t write it
killamaschine.
@sanni0812 but He made it
neil whisler
He ain't write since he started what u saying...
Joe Johnson
Tears drop everytime I hear this classic
ANDILE NZUZA
15 years later and this song still sounds crispy new 🤞
AngryBlogGuy
This record was cold blooded. I listen to it for motivation all the time.
Jamiel G
I remember when Snoop first came out in 91/92 I knew he was gon be dope. Uncle Snoop is a icon
Kokuten NSH
Its 4 years ago but bro legends are legends