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.
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Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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The worlds oldest profession
Yeah it's still alive
No matter what the consequences
A trick 'gun still buy it
No matter how sick they make it
A hard stick gonna still wanna play it
Marching up, every day and every night
Titled the oldest profession, and it never fell back
Not even in the recession
No Christmas toys for the kids
Yeah daddy fucked it up
He said he was drunk playing poker with the boys
Yeah niggas pay for pussy
Remember that Easter Sunday
It was so damn sunny
We didn't get no Easter clothes, candy, or Easter bunny
Yeah, daddy fucked it up
Rollin' dice with the boys
Yeah niggas pay for pussy
Whether it's at the titty bar
Or outta the car
Yeah niggas pay for pussy
Oh yeah, Some niggas pay for pussy, oh yeah
Some niggas pay for pussy, oh yeah
Some niggas pay for pussy, oh yeah
Dem niggas pay for pussy, oh yeah
Niggas pay for pussy, oh yeah
In these lyrics, Snoop Dogg and Big Pimp'n are discussing the age-old profession of prostitution. They acknowledge that despite any potential negative consequences, such as contracting sexually transmitted infections or getting caught by the law, there will always be men who are willing to pay for sex. The rappers also touch on the idea that this profession is the world's oldest, and has been able to survive even the toughest of economic times, examples of which include the Great Recession and a poor father's inability to provide his children with gifts on Easter because he lost money gambling with his buddies.
Overall, the lyrics present a somewhat cynical view of the relationship between men and sex work, particularly in that they suggest that men will continue to use and exploit women for sex no matter what. While the song does not necessarily glorify this phenomenon, it also does not particularly condemn it, and instead seems to present it as an immutable facet of human nature.
Line by Line Meaning
The stock market has always been 100% when it comes to pussy
The demand for prostitution has never decreased, making it a guaranteed profitable business.
The worlds oldest profession
Prostitution is known as the oldest known profession in the world.
Yeah it's still alive
Prostitution still exists and is prevalent in society.
No matter what the consequences
Regardless of the potential legal or personal risks, individuals still engage in prostitution.
A trick 'gun still buy it
Individuals are willing to pay for sexual services, even if it's risky behavior.
No matter how sick they make it
Regardless of how unsafe or unsanitary the sexual services may be, there will always be a demand for it.
A hard stick gonna still wanna play it
Men will always have a strong desire for sex and will seek it out through any means necessary.
Marching up, every day and every night
Prostitutes work tirelessly around the clock to satisfy the demand for sexual services.
To the drummers beat
Prostitutes work to the pace of their clients, who dictate the sexual services they want.
Titled the oldest profession, and it never fell back
Prostitution has always been present, and has never declined in significance or demand.
Not even in the recession
Even in times of financial hardship, individuals will still partake in prostitution.
No Christmas toys for the kids
The consequences of indulging in prostitution can lead to neglecting familial responsibilities.
Yeah daddy fucked it up
Prostitution can have negative impacts on family and relationships, leading to regretful decisions.
He said he was drunk playing poker with the boys
Individuals may resort to lying or fabricating stories to cover up the fact that they engaged in prostitution.
Remember that Easter Sunday
A memory of how indulging in prostitution can impact familial traditions and celebrations.
It was so damn sunny
The sunny weather adds an ironic contrast to the unpleasant memories associated with prostitution.
We didn't get no Easter clothes, candy, or Easter bunny
Indulging in prostitution can lead to financial issues and affect one's ability to provide for their family.
Rollin' dice with the boys
Indulging in risky behavior for temporary pleasure can lead to negative consequences.
Whether it's at the titty bar
Prostitution occurs at various locations, including strip clubs and other adult entertainment establishments.
Or outta the car
Prostitutes may provide sexual services in various locations, including vehicles.
Oh yeah, Some niggas pay for pussy, oh yeah
The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the fact that there will always be a demand for prostitution.
Dem niggas pay for pussy, oh yeah
This phrase uses slang to convey the same message as the previous line.
Niggas pay for pussy, oh yeah
The chorus reinforces the idea that prostitution is a common and consistent part of society.
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