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.
Paper'd Up
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Money, money, money, money! [Repeat: x2]
"You make me feel so goooood!"
Money, money, money, money!
Money, money, money, money! [Repeat: x3]
[Chorus: Mr. Kane]
Trying to have some things
So what you need is some game, to get your money man
Oh baby, in the world of paper, paper
[Snoop Dogg]
Thinking of a master plan
Cause ain't nothing but sweat inside my hand
So I dig into my pockets, all my money is spent
So I dig deeper, but still coming up with lint
So I, start my mission, leave my residence
Thinking how can I get some dead presidents
I need money, I used to see a stick-up kid
So I think of all the devious things I did
I used to roll up, this is a hold up, ain't nothing funny
Stop smiling, cause still don't nothing move but the money
Cause now I've learned to earn cause I'm righteous
I feel great, so maybe I might just
Search fo' a 9 to 5, if I strive
Then maybe I'll stay alive
So I walk up the street, whistling this
Feeling out of place cause man do I miss
A pen and a paper, a stereo, a tape of
Me and Warren G, and a big fat plate of
Chicken wings, cause that's my favorite thing
But without no money man that shit's a dream
Cause I don't like to dream about getting paid
So I dig into the books of the rhymes that I've made
Soon as I bust 'em see if I got pull
I hit the DoggHouse, cause I'm paid in full [echoes]
[Chorus]
Money, money, money, money! [Repeat: x3]
[Mr. Kane: x2]
Well
Well
Oh baby
Well
Well, oh baby
Oh baby
The lyrics of Snoop Dogg's song Paper'd Up talks about the struggles of trying to earn money and become financially stable. It begins with a sample of the phrase "He's a sweet, soul, brother!" which is a line from the 1974 song "Sweet Soul Music" by Arthur Conley. This line indicates a certain optimism that the song is trying to deliver. However, it is quickly followed by the repetition of the phrase "Money, money, money, money!" four times, emphasizing the importance of money.
Snoop Dogg then raps about his mission to earn money, as he realizes that he has nothing but sweat in his hand. He digs deeper into his pockets, hoping to find some cash, but only finds lint. The verse describes his need for money and the desperate measures he considers to obtain it. However, he also acknowledges the importance of earning money through righteous means, as he does not want to fall into criminal activities that he used to do.
The chorus sung by Mr. Kane emphasizes the importance of money in the world of paper, i.e., the world of finance and business. He suggests that having some game, or skills, is necessary to get one's hands on money. The repeated phrase "Money, money, money, money!" is a reminder that the pursuit of wealth is an ongoing struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
He's a sweet, soul, brother!
Money, money, money, money! [Repeat: x2]
You make me feel so goooood!
Money, money, money, money!
Money, money, money, money! [Repeat: x3]
Money, money, money, money!
[Chorus: Mr. Kane]
Mr. Kane is singing about the importance of having game to get money.
Thinking of a master plan
Snoop Dogg is thinking of a way to get money.
Cause ain't nothing but sweat inside my hand
Snoop Dogg is broke and doesn't have any money.
So I dig into my pockets, all my money is spent
Snoop Dogg checks his pockets and realizes he has no money left.
So I dig deeper, but still coming up with lint
Snoop Dogg searches his pockets again, but only finds lint.
So I, start my mission, leave my residence
Snoop Dogg decides to leave his house to try and make money.
Thinking how can I get some dead presidents
Snoop Dogg is thinking about how he can get money (dead presidents is slang for money).
I need money, I used to see a stick-up kid
Snoop Dogg is desperate for money, even considering robbing someone.
So I think of all the devious things I did
Snoop Dogg thinks of all the bad things he's done in the past to get money.
I used to roll up, this is a hold up, ain't nothing funny
Snoop Dogg used to rob people at gunpoint to get money.
Stop smiling, cause still don't nothing move but the money
Snoop Dogg warns his victims not to try anything funny, because he's only interested in their money.
Cause now I've learned to earn cause I'm righteous
Snoop Dogg has realized that he can earn money by doing the right things, rather than resorting to crime.
I feel great, so maybe I might just
Snoop Dogg is feeling good about himself and thinks he can make money honestly.
Search fo' a 9 to 5, if I strive
Snoop Dogg is considering getting a regular job to make money, and is willing to work hard for it.
Then maybe I'll stay alive
Snoop Dogg believes that having money is necessary for survival.
So I walk up the street, whistling this
Snoop Dogg walks down the street, feeling optimistic about making money honestly.
Feeling out of place cause man do I miss
Snoop Dogg feels out of place because he's used to making money by illegal means.
A pen and a paper, a stereo, a tape of
Snoop Dogg is nostalgic about the simple things in life like writing rhymes and listening to music.
Me and Warren G, and a big fat plate of
Snoop Dogg is reminiscing about good times with Warren G and food.
Chicken wings, cause that's my favorite thing
Snoop Dogg loves to eat chicken wings.
But without no money man that shit's a dream
Snoop Dogg realizes that he can't afford to indulge in his favorite things without money.
Cause I don't like to dream about getting paid
Snoop Dogg doesn't like to daydream about getting money; he wants to make it happen.
So I dig into the books of the rhymes that I've made
Snoop Dogg looks for inspiration in the rhymes that he's written in the past.
Soon as I bust 'em see if I got pull
Snoop Dogg tries out his rhymes to see if he can make money with them.
I hit the DoggHouse, cause I'm paid in full [echoes]
Snoop Dogg celebrates his success by going to the DoggHouse (his studio) because he's making money honestly now.
[Chorus]
Mr. Kane is singing about the importance of having game to get money.
[Mr. Kane: x2]
Mr. Kane repeats his earlier lines about the importance of having game to get money.
Well
Mr. Kane says 'well' again.
Well
Mr. Kane says 'well' again.
Oh baby
Mr. Kane addresses someone affectionately.
Well
Mr. Kane says 'well' again.
Well, oh baby
Mr. Kane repeats his earlier lines, addressing someone affectionately.
Oh baby
Mr. Kane addresses someone affectionately.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DENNIS LAMBERT, FRANCINE VICKI GOLDE, ERIC BARRIER, WILLIAM GRIFFIN, DUANE S. HITCHINGS, CORDOZAR CALVIN BROADUS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Youre a prophet
@jaenatolliday
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@namelessgames1608
Lol
@elmamounebelkasse8649
Rakim-paid in full he inspired a lot of rappers
@jamesclayborn744
Kokane killin the hook🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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Ong
@outlawboy88
Kokane the king of Hooks. Land of Oz also great Kokane Hook
@dhjr0252
“Slow loud and bangin, all in the trunk, trunk full of funk, I ain’t never been a punk”
Z-ro- mo city don freestyle