Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally … Read Full Bio ↴Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, television personality and actor. His music career began in 1992 when he was discovered by Dr. Dre and featured on Dre's solo debut, "Deep Cover", and then on Dre's solo debut album, The Chronic. He has since sold over 23 million albums in the United States and 35 million albums worldwide.

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.

One Life To Live
Snoop Dogg Lyrics

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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls
I'd like to welcome you inside
This big Snoop Dogg
Calvin Harris experience
You dig? Haha

Welcome to the place where the people have a good time
You can get yours as long I can get mine

We like to flip, trip, dip until we get right
New city, new titties, live my best life

Next flight, where should I go next?
Lookin' at my Rolex, think I need some more sex
Oh, yes, baby brought her best friend
Says she wanna go into some place that she ain't never been
So I took her, shook her, brought her back in one piece
We walkin' on the beach, sand in between our feet
She had the best time, yes time
S-N, double O, P, you can label me the OG
Can I get a flick? Yes, just a flick or two
My whole life's new, I've been tryna get with you
Now I finally found you and I'm overwhelmed
Oh, well, keep it quiet, don't tell

Tell me how you want it, baby, I could put it down
First thing in the mornin', wake you up and work you out
Livin' in the moment, enjoy while it's yours
Cold-hearted, tryna solve it with these heated floors
Feel like the world is mine, for the taking
I won't worry about what I was given I knew what I could make it, oh, baby
Askin' about my past life, but it's the past right
Give him some of that "act right", and make a nigga act, uh
Favorite part as we crawl, so we can do what we want
I took the world by storm and made myself get home, all good
This thug, G, double O, D life
Now sit back, relax and just vibe, come on, come on

Welcome to the place where the people have a good time
You can get yours as long I can get mine

We like to flip, trip, dip until we get right
New city, new titties, live my best life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's song "One Life To Live" speak to his enjoyment of life and his desire to have a good time. He welcomes listeners into a space where people can let loose and have fun. The lyrics convey a sense of freedom and exploration as Snoop Dogg talks about traveling and experiencing new things. He references spending time with a woman and taking her to new places, ensuring that she has the best time possible. He also hints at a sense of secrecy, asking her to keep their adventures quiet.

Overall, the song celebrates living in the moment and embracing life's pleasures. Snoop Dogg's confident and carefree attitude is evident in the lyrics, as he talks about enjoying the finer things, such as luxury watches and sexual encounters. The lyrics also touch on his past and how he has overcome his circumstances. Snoop Dogg asserts his independence, referring to himself as the "OG" (original gangster) and taking control of his own destiny.

Line by Line Meaning

Welcome to the place where the people have a good time
This is a place where everyone can enjoy themselves and have a great time.

You can get yours as long I can get mine
We believe in mutual benefit, as long as you are able to achieve your goals, I can achieve mine too.

We like to flip, trip, dip until we get right
We enjoy experimenting, exploring, and pushing boundaries until we find our sweet spot or reach a state of satisfaction.

New city, new titties, live my best life
Exploring new places, meeting new people, and embracing a carefree lifestyle is how I live my life to the fullest.

Next flight, where should I go next?
I'm contemplating my next destination or adventure.

Lookin' at my Rolex, think I need some more sex
Observing my luxurious watch, I realize that I desire more intimacy.

Oh, yes, baby brought her best friend
Indeed, this lady brought along her closest companion.

Says she wanna go into some place that she ain't never been
She expresses her desire to experience something completely new and unfamiliar to her.

So I took her, shook her, brought her back in one piece
I took the lead, confidently guiding her through the adventure, and ensuring her safety throughout.

We walkin' on the beach, sand in between our feet
We enjoy a romantic stroll on the beach, feeling the sand between our toes.

She had the best time, yes time
She genuinely had an incredible and unforgettable experience.

S-N, double O, P, you can label me the OG
Referring to myself as Snoop Dogg, the original gangsta (OG), a respected and influential figure.

Can I get a flick? Yes, just a flick or two
May I take a photograph? Nothing excessive, just a couple of snapshots.

My whole life's new, I've been tryna get with you
My entire life feels rejuvenated and full of possibilities since I've been attempting to connect with you.

Now I finally found you and I'm overwhelmed
Having discovered and united with you, I am overcome with strong emotions and feelings.

Oh, well, keep it quiet, don't tell
Regardless of the excitement, let's keep our connection a secret and maintain discretion.

Tell me how you want it, baby, I could put it down
Communicate your desires to me, and I will fulfill them to your satisfaction.

First thing in the mornin', wake you up and work you out
Starting the day, I will awaken you and engage in physical activities that invigorate and stimulate you.

Livin' in the moment, enjoy while it's yours
Embracing the present and savoring the joys of life before they pass.

Cold-hearted, tryna solve it with these heated floors
Despite being emotionally guarded, I attempt to find warmth and comfort through luxury and material possessions.

Feel like the world is mine, for the taking
Experiencing a sense of empowerment, as if I have the ability to claim and possess the entire world.

I won't worry about what I was given I knew what I could make it, oh, baby
I don't concern myself with what was handed to me; I have always known I can create my own success and opportunities.

Askin' about my past life, but it's the past right
Inquiring about my previous experiences, but ultimately recognizing that they are in the past and not as relevant.

Give him some of that 'act right', and make a nigga act, uh
I'll provide guidance on how to behave appropriately, which may influence a person to act accordingly.

Favorite part as we crawl, so we can do what we want
We cherish the aspect of taking things slowly, crawling, so we can have the freedom to do whatever we desire.

I took the world by storm and made myself get home, all good
I confidently faced the world's challenges and managed to return home triumphantly, everything being fine.

This thug, G, double O, D life
I embrace and embody the lifestyle of a tough, gangster individual, leading a good life.

Now sit back, relax and just vibe, come on, come on
Take a moment to ease your mind, unwind, and simply enjoy the positive atmosphere and energy.

Welcome to the place where the people have a good time
This is a place where everyone can enjoy themselves and have a great time.

You can get yours as long I can get mine
We believe in mutual benefit, as long as you are able to achieve your goals, I can achieve mine too.

We like to flip, trip, dip until we get right
We enjoy experimenting, exploring, and pushing boundaries until we find our sweet spot or reach a state of satisfaction.

New city, new titties, live my best life
Exploring new places, meeting new people, and embracing a carefree lifestyle is how I live my life to the fullest.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alyssa Michelle Stephens, Calvin Broadus, Calvin Harris, Jared Erskine, Maneesh Bidaye

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