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.
New Booty
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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You gon' be somebody's sweet cherry pie down there
You better come up here
Shit, I ain't nobody Hostess Twinkie, homie
You will when they pull a finger out ya ass
Huh?
The alphabet boys wanna prosecute him
He came in hard, but a little fruity
Walked off soft, you's a new booty
Walked off soft, he's a new booty
When you hit the yard, you's a new booty
You better have some guards, you a new booty
Pull your pants up, young loc, 'cause you some new booty
I done seen niggas hit the yard, gangbang rookie
When he came home, he was soft as a cookie
It's rules to this shit, it's in the gangbang booklet
From Long Beach to Brooklyn, you better have a look in
Nigga, be careful of what you do and what you say
And make sure your niggas is A-OK
A1 from day one, I don't have to wonder
You see, I came up in the hood so the hood'll never take me under
The alphabet boys wanna prosecute him
The homies in the hood say they wanna shoot him
He came in hard but a little fruity
Walked off soft, you's a new booty
Walked off soft, he's a new booty
When you hit the yard, you's a new booty
You better have some guards, you a new booty
Pull your pants up, young loc, 'cause you some new booty
Notice how everything on the streets ain't in here
Yeah, homie, he in here (Yeah cuz, he in here)
Back against the wall on a call, tryna get home
Loved by a few, so everybody on your dizzown
You can't trust him, him, her, or him either
Better learn the law, my nigga, if you ain't legal
You see, I don't have to wonder
You see, I came up in the hood so the hood'll never take me under
The alphabet boys wanna prosecute him
The homies in the hood say they wanna shoot him
He came in hard but a little fruity
Walked off soft, you's a new booty
Walked off soft, he's a new booty
When you hit the yard, you's a new booty
You better have some guards, you a new booty
Pull your pants up, young loc, 'cause you some new booty
Stack your plate, rack the gate, eyes up behind the wall
Pay attention, stay attentive, man, you better watch your dawgs
'Cause they'll be the last ones to bail you out
But they'll be the first ones to sell you out
Nowhere to turn, so you better have a lookout
Barbecue picnic, chicken, nigga, you the cookout
But me, I don't have to wonder
You see, I came up in the hood so the hood'll never take me under
The alphabet boys wanna prosecute him
The homies in the hood say they wanna shoot him
He came in hard but a little fruity
Walked off soft, you's a new booty
Walked off soft, he's a new booty
When you hit the yard, you's a new booty
You better have some guards, you a new booty
Pull your pants up, young loc, 'cause you some new booty
Oh
What the homies gon' say now?
I'm somebody's bitch
The song "New Booty" by Snoop Dogg is a warning about the consequences of not understanding the rules and laws of the streets, especially to those who are new to the game. In the song, Snoop Dogg uses the metaphor of being a "new booty" to describe someone who is inexperienced and vulnerable to being taken advantage of. He stresses the importance of trust and loyalty among friends and the need to be vigilant at all times. He suggests one must learn the rules of the game and be careful of what they say and do. He also talks about the possible dangerous consequences of not following these rules, such as being prosecuted by the "alphabet boys" or being shot by "homies in the hood."
The repeated line "you's a new booty" emphasizes the idea that in the street life, respect is earned, and one must prove themselves to gain trust and loyalty. Snoop Dogg warns that if someone walks in thinking they can just go hard without understanding the rules, they will quickly walk out, soft, and vulnerable. The line "shit, I ain't nobody Hostess Twinkie, homie, you will when they pull a finger out ya ass, huh?" highlights the idea that if someone is not careful and does not learn the rules of the game, they will quickly become someone's bitch.
The song uses street slang, such as "loc" and "dawgs," and acknowledges the different regions where these rules apply from Long Beach to Brooklyn. Overall, the song serves as a cautionary tale and a reminder to those who may be new to the game to be careful, follow the rules, and understand the consequences of their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
New booty
A warning for those who are new to the streets
You gon' be somebody's sweet cherry pie down there
You will be taken advantage of in prison
You better come up here
Stay out of trouble and try to avoid prison
Shit, I ain't nobody Hostess Twinkie, homie
I am not someone who will be taken advantage of easily
You will when they pull a finger out ya ass
You will realize the harsh reality of prison soon enough
Huh?
Confusion about the situation
The alphabet boys wanna prosecute him
The police are after him
The homies in the hood say they wanna shoot him
His gang is upset with him
He came in hard, but a little fruity
He acted tough, but it was not convincing
Walked off soft, you's a new booty
He left prison vulnerable and inexperienced
When you hit the yard, you's a new booty
When you go to prison, you are inexperienced and vulnerable
You better have some guards, you a new booty
You need protection in prison as a new inmate
Pull your pants up, young loc, 'cause you some new booty
Act tough to avoid potential threats in prison
I done seen niggas hit the yard, gangbang rookie
I have seen gang members enter prison inexperienced
When he came home, he was soft as a cookie
He returned from prison vulnerable and weak
It's rules to this shit, it's in the gangbang booklet
There are rules to gang life that must be followed
From Long Beach to Brooklyn, you better have a look in
Regardless of where you are from, you need to understand the rules of gang life
Nigga, be careful of what you do and what you say
Be cautious of your actions and words to avoid danger in gang life
And make sure your niggas is A-OK
Ensure that your allies are reliable and trustworthy
A1 from day one, I don't have to wonder
My allies have been trustworthy from the beginning
Notice how everything on the streets ain't in here
Prison is different from life on the streets
Yeah, homie, he in here (Yeah cuz, he in here)
He is currently in prison
Back against the wall on a call, tryna get home
In a difficult situation, trying to avoid more trouble
Loved by a few, so everybody on your dizzown
Only a few people will truly support you
You can't trust him, him, her, or him either
You can only trust a select few in gang life
Better learn the law, my nigga, if you ain't legal
Understand the legal system to avoid getting into trouble
Stack your plate, rack the gate, eyes up behind the wall
Be prepared for the realities of prison life
Pay attention, stay attentive, man, you better watch your dawgs
Be aware of your surroundings and the people around you
'Cause they'll be the last ones to bail you out
Your allies may not always support you when you need them
But they'll be the first ones to sell you out
Your allies may betray you to protect themselves
Nowhere to turn, so you better have a lookout
Be prepared for any scenario, no matter what
Barbecue picnic, chicken, nigga, you the cookout
You may become the target of others in prison
Oh
Expression of frustration or distress
What the homies gon' say now?
How will the gang react to his situation?
I'm somebody's bitch
I am vulnerable to being taken advantage of in prison
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Calvin Cordozar Broadus
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Manuel-jb7kl
Snoop is the example that legends never die, another bomb to add on my list!!!!!
@johnbaker3663
Snoop is a living legend
@YoungStunners
Nigga be careful of what you do and what you say🙏🏽💯👑
-LivingLegend
@georthon14
finalmente, não aguentava mas esperar esse lançamento ! showwwwwww
@ludovicbeck2731
That track is pure fire 🔥
@AllRawMusic
snoop always will b relevant! best to ever do it
@wendyraymond1751
Wicked beat. .blaring it out. .
@mad-cyantist3159
This that Old Skool Snoop Doggy Dogg Flow! GOAT
@caylee3277
🙄🙄🙄 is this SNOOP LION, THE REINCARNATED BOB MARLEY???? TRASH
@caylee3277
@12 12 where's Snoop lion 🦁 🤷