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.
No More Games
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Trying not to feel this pain no more
That's why I'm pooping these pills and smoking this dro
And drinking this Henney straight
Trying not to feel this pain no more
I came from the bottom of the barrel, to everyday new apparel
From a shoe string budget to more jewelry than a pharaoh
First city in California to go bankrupt
Came a long way, let the truth be told
Penitentiary chances sweating over the stove
Seen them come and go, I'm the last of my crop
Don't compare me to nobody unless you're talking bout Pac
Just trying to survive and stay alive, so many of my people done died
Nowadays, you're an O.G. if you live to be 25
My partner in there with his grand-daddy doing 25
Lifting water bags, doing burpees exercise
I hand pick my friends cause people ain't trustable
Feelings like broads, their motives is questionable
Suckers sneak diss me and call me up on the phone
They say, "40 Water, I just wanna be on"
I'm doing everything I can to get my buzz on
Trying not to feel this pain no more
That's why I'm pooping these pills and smoking this dro
And drinking this Henney straight
Trying not to feel this pain no more
They say money makes the world go round
And since I'm worth twenty mil, I wanna see this bitch spin like the rims on a schwinn
Hop on that bike, ride through the neighborhood
Compton on smash, them boys get Cash Money like Baby do
I got a scar over my heart, cause that's what hating'll do
So watch your back like a tattoo artist
A coffin don't fuck about who the hardest
You lay where the people who mourn pray
Get your name etched in stones with your born day
Small talk over a glass of Grand Marnier
As I sip from the glass, my mind starts packing this Louis Vuitton bag
Take a trip to the past, hear that shot going blast
See my brother lying dormant, IV's in his arms
Can't you see he got a piss bag
17 years old, and you niggaz wonder why I'm so cold
I'm doing everything I can to get my buzz on
Trying not to feel this pain no more
That's why I'm pooping these pills and smoking this dro
And drinking this Henney straight
Trying not to feel this pain no more
Let me get a fifth of some brandy, a plate of some candy
Cindy, Sandy, Mindy Mandy
Tina, Brandy, Keisha, Angie
Man we, can't we all get along
Two shots of Patron, I did it till the break of dawn
Big fish in a pond, running my triathlon
Doggy Dogg keep the bone
One of a kind, blow you mind
Just like Einstein, born to shine
I'm getting mine prime time like 21
Get 'er done, everything in my life, I make it look like fun
Everyday of my life, I'm trying get my buzz on
Cuz on some other shit, I'm keeping it on the under bitch
So much pain I overcame, same thang
Me, E-40, and Game came from the same gang
But you wouldn't understand
I'm populating with my???'s translation
That's my main man, let me hit that damn thang
I'm doing everything I can to get my buzz on
Trying not to feel this pain no more
That's why I'm pooping these pills and smoking this dro
And drinking this Henney straight
Trying not to feel this pain no more
The lyrics of Snoop Dogg's song "No More Games" convey the struggles and pains that the rapper has faced in his life. He talks about how he's doing everything he can to get his buzz on and not feel the pain anymore. He mentions taking pills, smoking marijuana, and drinking Hennessy straight to numb the pain. He then goes on to talk about his humble beginnings, where he came from the bottom of the barrel and now has more jewelry than a pharaoh. He also mentions the challenges of living in a place like Vallejo, and how he has come a long way from his past.
Snoop Dogg then talks about how he has seen many of his people die and that he's just trying to survive and stay alive. He mentions how at such a young age, he has had to deal with his friend doing a 25-year sentence, and how many people in his community are not trustworthy. He also talks about how he doesn't want to be compared to anyone except Tupac and how he's trying to stay on top. He ends the song by mentioning how he's just trying to get his buzz on every day and overcome the pain that he has been through.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm doing everything I can to get my buzz on
I'm trying to numb my pain and escape reality through drug and alcohol abuse
Trying not to feel this pain no more
I want to avoid dealing with the emotional pain in my life
That's why I'm pooping these pills and smoking this dro
I am taking pills and smoking marijuana to achieve a high and forget about my problems
And drinking this Henney straight
I am drinking Hennessy straight to get drunk and numb my pain
I came from the bottom of the barrel, to everyday new apparel
I grew up poor, but now I have the money to buy new clothes every day
From a shoe string budget to more jewelry than a pharaoh
I used to have very little money, but now I can afford expensive jewelry
Up out a place called Vallejo, house smaller than a hut
I grew up in the small city of Vallejo in a very small house
First city in California to go bankrupt
Vallejo was the first city in California to declare bankruptcy
Came a long way, let the truth be told
I have come a long way from my humble beginnings
Penitentiary chances sweating over the stove
I have taken risks and worked hard to get to where I am today
Seen them come and go, I'm the last of my crop
I have outlasted many of my peers and am still successful
Don't compare me to nobody unless you're talking bout Pac
I am one of a kind, and the only person I will compare myself to is Tupac
Just trying to survive and stay alive, so many of my people done died
I am just trying to survive and live a long life despite the deaths of many of my loved ones
Nowadays, you're an O.G. if you live to be 25
It's rare to live to the age of 25 and still be considered part of the older generation
My partner in there with his grand-daddy doing 25
My friend is currently in prison serving a 25-year sentence
Lifting water bags, doing burpees exercise
My friend is working out in prison by lifting water bags and doing burpees
I hand pick my friends cause people ain't trustable
I am careful about choosing who I associate with because people cannot always be trusted
Feelings like broads, their motives is questionable
People's emotions are fickle and their intentions may be unclear
Suckers sneak diss me and call me up on the phone
People talk badly about me behind my back and then call me acting friendly
They say, "40 Water, I just wanna be on"
People try to befriend me because they want to use my fame and connections for their own benefit
They say money makes the world go round
People believe that money is the most important thing in the world
And since I'm worth twenty mil, I wanna see this bitch spin like the rims on a schwinn
Since I am worth $20 million, I want to see the world revolving around me
Hop on that bike, ride through the neighborhood
I want to ride my bike through my neighborhood to show off my wealth and success
Compton on smash, them boys get Cash Money like Baby do
My hometown of Compton is thriving and people there are making money like the Cash Money Records CEO, Birdman
I got a scar over my heart, cause that's what hating'll do
I have been hurt emotionally because of people's jealousy and hate towards me
So watch your back like a tattoo artist
People should be careful and protect themselves like a tattoo artist protects their work
A coffin don't fuck about who the hardest
Death does not care who is the toughest or most powerful
You lay where the people who mourn pray
When you die, you are buried where people come to mourn and pray
Get your name etched in stones with your born day
Your name and birthdate are engraved on your headstone when you die
Small talk over a glass of Grand Marnier
Having a casual conversation over a glass of Grand Marnier liqueur
As I sip from the glass, my mind starts packing this Louis Vuitton bag
As I drink my liqueur, I start thinking about packing my designer Louis Vuitton bag for my next trip or venture
Take a trip to the past, hear that shot going blast
I reminisce about the past and remember hearing gunshots
See my brother lying dormant, IV's in his arms
I remember seeing my brother in a comatose state with IVs in his arms
Can't you see he got a piss bag
My brother had a urinary catheter because he couldn't control his bladder
17 years old, and you niggaz wonder why I'm so cold
I experienced a lot of tragedy and trauma at a young age, which has made me emotionally distant and unfeeling
Let me get a fifth of some brandy, a plate of some candy
I want to buy a bottle of brandy and a plate of candy
Cindy, Sandy, Mindy Mandy
Names of women who I may want to share my brandy and candy with
Tina, Brandy, Keisha, Angie
More names of women who I may want to spend time with
Man we, can't we all get along
I wish everyone could just get along
Two shots of Patron, I did it till the break of dawn
I drank two shots of Patrón tequila until the early hours of the morning
Big fish in a pond, running my triathlon
I am a big success in the world of music and I am constantly working hard to maintain that success
Doggy Dogg keep the bone
I am a unique individual and I am proud of that
One of a kind, blow you mind
I am a one-of-a-kind person who will impress and surprise you
Just like Einstein, born to shine
I was destined for greatness and success, just like the famous scientist Albert Einstein
I'm getting mine prime time like 21
I am achieving my greatest success during the prime years of my life, like someone who is 21 years old
Get 'er done, everything in my life, I make it look like fun
I am able to accomplish everything in my life and make it look easy and fun
Cuz on some other shit, I'm keeping it on the under bitch
I am doing something secretive and underhanded
So much pain I overcame, same thang
I have overcome a lot of pain and hardships in my life multiple times
Me, E-40, and Game came from the same gang
Me and my friends E-40 and The Game all came up together in the same neighborhood and gang
But you wouldn't understand
You cannot possibly understand the things I have experienced and overcome
I'm populating with my???s translation
I am speaking in code or using slang that may be difficult for some people to understand
That's my main man, let me hit that damn thang
That is my best friend, and I want to try what he is smoking
Contributed by Declan E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Triple IX
RIP Nate Dogg & Prince Ital Joe
Janemary keepitreal
nate spittin fire like alwayss !!
Soldier4Life_PR 🇵🇷
Wow 2Pac Makaveli "Blasphemy" part on this one. R.I.P Prince Ital Joe, Nate Dogg, 2Pac Makaveli, Yaki Kadafi, Hussein Fatal, Big Syke, Frank Alexander, Johnny J, Afeni Shakur, Big Pun and all the true soldiers worldwide.
English Oak
Nate Dogg is a king! Heavily missed!
Greg Lewis
Prince Ital 🔥 lyrics was very good, listen carefully
UNDERGROUNDskateco
To my knowledge the only track Big Nate Dogg speed raps his verse.. very interesting and dope track with Prince Ital Joe, 2Pac collaborator and former weed seller. Very little is known about Prince Ital Joe, there is a rumored solo album produced by Daz but it is unconfirmed.
Sostenes Bastidas Valles
Also the song" boys n tha hood" feat daz speed rap
Tony W fernandez galan
good song
Teflondonavelii662
Rip joe
Triple IX
Rip prince ital joe... wi need mo chunz by ´im.