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.
Oh No )
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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It's 50 dent & S-N-double O-P
You don't want no snoop & you don't want it wit me
[Chorus (50 cent)]
Every time I come around they like "Oh No"
I get to tripping, slap the clip up in my 44
Shit I been through in my hood made my heart cold
No sense in copping pleas when you see my knife out (knife out)
Motherfuckers light out (lights out)
Here comes Snoop, uh (oh shit) (Oh No)
Sup Nigga, sup now, huh? (Oh No)
[Snoop]
Ricky Ticky Timble, see's is the symbol
Corduroy khakis, stacies & brimmed up
Straight razors just to keep you trimmed up
1-8-7, oh yeah, now you remember
He's electrifying & original
So gangster, Snoop Dogg the criminal
The one you hate to love, in the club, in the cut
Hugged up wit yo bitch, nigga I don't give a shit
You better check that ho, that's what wreckin G
Now step your game down, cause ain't no checkin me
You'll be respecting me until you leave this room
Or my gat'll go boom, bullets go zoom
Now your names on a tomb
They pouring out liquor wit no room to consume, you silly bafoon
I pop niggas like balloons, I ain't feeling 'em
Walking in my big blue chucks cause I'm killing 'em
[Chorus]
Hey what up 'cause, it's 50 cent;
What's happening nigga?
[50 Cent:]
Ever since the moment I was born I been dying (Yea)
Hundred miles an hour pulse flying wit my eye, an
He who fears fate lives like a coward
You go against me, you'll be devoured
Then you get to popping you'll have a change of heart
I hit your chest a couple times you'll have to change your heart
Have doc using donors, dead niggas with spare parts
You come back wit lungs of a snitch, an the heart of a dead nark
Niggas never see the light till it spark
Then they bleed, it get cold, then shit get dark
You can call me the beast from the east, I run these streets
You can eat hollow tip shells or you can work for me
These rap niggas crazy, my mercy has limits
Push Me, a hundred revolvers'll get to spinning
Your services are no longer needed, Rock-a-bye baby
My bitch'll do it to you with a lil 380 (Yea)
[Chorus]
[Snoop Dogg]
I'm bailing through the door again
Let the Momo pour again
Me & my ho again
Yea she got the four up in this motherfucker
And I'ma bust it if you try to rush us or touch us or sucker duck us
It'll crack off, Now back off, real slow
An if you don't know, I never hesitate to shoot a ho
Yea that's my reputation, you test my patience &
You & your fam, bam, gon hear the blam, blam
Goddammit I'm at it again
They done let that bitch nigga up outta the pen
And now he looking for me, what the heck, my game is built on respect
Now I'm breathing down your motherfucking neck
I dumps till my clips is empty
I'm heading down Willshire to San Vicente
And when I get there don't ask who sent me
Just take them shots an drop it like it's hot
Bitch Nigga
[Chorus]
Ha-ha-ha
Yea Nigga
Just when you thought I was gone
Slide back up on you like the wind nigga
Hurricane D-O-Double G
With the G, G, G, G, G, G-unit
The lyrics of Snoop Dogg's song Oh No feat. 50 Cent are about the gangster lifestyle and the challenges that come with it. It's a story about the rapper's experiences with violence, danger, and respect in the streets. Both Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent use their lyrics to boast about their gangsterhood and warn their opponents about their skill and prowess. They discuss how people respond when they come around, and how their reputation precedes them. The chorus emphasizes how every time they show up, people are both afraid and in awe of them. They also talk about the consequences of crossing them, making it clear that anyone who challenges them will be met with violence.
Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent touch on how they've had to fight their way to the top and overcome obstacles to become successful in the harsh environment they come from. They brag about their toughness and how they will not hesitate to use their weapons if necessary. Throughout the lyrics, they use violent language to convey their dominance, and they show a lack of remorse for their actions. The song also includes references to gang culture and the use of weapons, which highlights the dangerous and brutal reality of the streets.
Overall, the song is a reflection of the harsh realities that street gangsters face and the lengths they are willing to go to defend their honor and reputation.
Line by Line Meaning
It's 50 dent & S-N-double O-P
50 Cent & Snoop Dogg are here
You don't want no snoop & you don't want it wit me
You don't want to mess with us
Every time I come around they like "Oh No"
People get scared when I arrive
I get to tripping, slap the clip up in my 44
I get nervous and load my gun
Shit I been through in my hood made my heart cold
My experiences in the streets have made me tough
I get to popping off that thing like I'm loco
I start shooting like a crazy person
No sense in copping pleas when you see my knife out (knife out)
No point in begging for mercy when I have a knife
Motherfuckers light out (lights out)
People run away scared
Here comes Snoop, uh (oh shit) (Oh No)
Snoop is here, people panic
Sup Nigga, sup now, huh? (Oh No)
What's up? You scared?
Ricky Ticky Timble, see's is the symbol
My clothing and style represent who I am
Corduroy khakis, stacies & brimmed up
I like to dress nicely
Straight razors just to keep you trimmed up
I have grooming tools to look nice
1-8-7, oh yeah, now you remember
You remember me now since I'm a criminal
He's electrifying & original
I am unique and captivating
So gangster, Snoop Dogg the criminal
I am a gangster and a criminal
The one you hate to love, in the club, in the cut
You can't help but like me
Hugged up wit yo bitch, nigga I don't give a shit
I'm with your girl and I don't care if you don't like it
You better check that ho, that's what wreckin G
You better watch that girl because I might take her
Now step your game down, cause ain't no checkin me
You can't beat me, lower your expectations
You'll be respecting me until you leave this room
You will respect me while I'm here
Or my gat'll go boom, bullets go zoom
I'll shoot you
Now your names on a tomb
You're dead
They pouring out liquor wit no room to consume, you silly bafoon
People are celebrating your death without enough space to drink
I pop niggas like balloons, I ain't feeling 'em
I kill people easily, I don't care about them
Walking in my big blue chucks cause I'm killing 'em
I'm walking confidently and successfully
Hey what up 'cause, it's 50 cent;
What's up, it's 50 Cent
Ever since the moment I was born I been dying (Yea)
I've been on a rough path since birth
Hundred miles an hour pulse flying wit my eye, an
I have high energy
He who fears fate lives like a coward
You're weak if you're afraid of death
You go against me, you'll be devoured
I'll destroy anyone who opposes me
Then you get to popping you'll have a change of heart
If you try to fight me, you'll regret it
I hit your chest a couple times you'll have to change your heart
If I shoot you, your heart will stop
Have doc using donors, dead niggas with spare parts
If you survive a gunshot, I'll use organs from dead people to save you
You come back wit lungs of a snitch, an the heart of a dead nark
If I save you, you'll be a snitch
Niggas never see the light till it spark
People don't realize they're in danger until it's too late
Then they bleed, it get cold, then shit get dark
Once you start getting hurt, things get worse
You can call me the beast from the east, I run these streets
I am powerful and in control
You can eat hollow tip shells or you can work for me
You can die or work for me
These rap niggas crazy, my mercy has limits
Other rappers are wild, I have a limit to my kindness
Push Me, a hundred revolvers'll get to spinning
If you make me angry, I'll use a lot of guns
Your services are no longer needed, Rock-a-bye baby
I don't need you anymore, goodbye
My bitch'll do it to you with a lil 380 (Yea)
My girl will kill you with a small gun
I'm bailing through the door again
I'm leaving quickly
Let the Momo pour again
Let me drink again
Me & my ho again
I'm with my girl again
Yea she got the four up in this motherfucker
She's carrying a gun
And I'ma bust it if you try to rush us or touch us or sucker duck us
I'll shoot if you attack us
It'll crack off, Now back off, real slow
Things will get violent, step away slowly
An if you don't know, I never hesitate to shoot a ho
I'm willing to shoot anyone
Yea that's my reputation, you test my patience &
People know I'm dangerous, don't test me
You & your fam, bam, gon hear the blam, blam
You and your family will be shot
Goddammit I'm at it again
I'm being violent again
They done let that bitch nigga up outta the pen
They released that weak person from prison
And now he looking for me, what the heck, my game is built on respect
He's looking for me, but I won't back down
Now I'm breathing down your motherfucking neck
I'm close to you now
I dumps till my clips is empty
I shoot until my gun is empty
I'm heading down Willshire to San Vicente
I'm going somewhere specific
And when I get there don't ask who sent me
I have a mission to complete
Just take them shots an drop it like it's hot
Just take the bullets and die
Bitch Nigga
Insult
Ha-ha-ha
Laughter
Yea Nigga
Agreement
Just when you thought I was gone
I'm back
Slide back up on you like the wind nigga
I'm sneaky and quick
Hurricane D-O-Double G
I'm a powerful force
With the G, G, G, G, G, G-unit
With my group, G-unit
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SAMUEL PETER WYNNE RILEY, GEORGE WILLIAM DAVID RILEY, GARETH JOHN DAVIES, WILLIAM JAMES NEWMAN, DAVID COLIN WEBSTER, JUSTIN JACKSON, ALISTAIR DAVID STOBBART, MICHAEL JOSEPH MCCARTHY
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