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.
Question #1
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Looking at the legend I become, nigga
I can't help but feeling like I am the one, nigga
What they call you where you from, nigga?
What they call you where you from, nigga?
What they call you where you from, nigga?
I can't help but feeling like I am the one, nigga
Blue line train, riding west side with the young actress
These old rules came with no questions
Wrong and live bomb but it's no exceptions
Was young and reckless with loaded weapons
This code of ethics is self destruction
When it's over, you left with nothing
This life ain't it boy, better check the subtext
Or the fine print, felt entitled to this fly shit
Felt like every bad bitch should be on my dick
Felt like niggas lying to us on some fraud shit
Fuck it, that's just how the ball bounce on some boss shit
Right here with all my brothers, on some squad shit
All money, one nation under God shit
Neighbourhood, Nipsey Hussle, on some boss shit
AKA nigga born broke, gotta die rich
What they call you where you from, nigga?
In my city, that was question number 1, nigga
Looking at the legend I become, nigga
I can't help but feeling like I am the one, nigga
What they call you where you from, nigga?
What they call you where you from, nigga?
What they call you where you from, nigga?
I can't help but feeling like I am the one, nigga
A nigga had the nerve to walk up on me ask me where I'm from
I told him I ain't bang, didn't listen so I gave you one
Not the cididy one, nigga try to hit him up
Now you only get him up, set it up and wet it up
Nub from the hood, checking niggas on the daily
Started off BG, OG, baby
Real life homie, two heaters in my seat
Had to check a nigga at the Compton Swap Meet
Where you from? I don't bang
Where you live? Where you hang?
Say the wrong thing, get banged
Lights out, kites out to the homies in the pen
Crip'ing in the city, we ain't lettin' the cuz in
A lot of niggas camouflage, try to blend in to fit in
Get a hood rat so they sit in
But if she got a brother, a daddy, or a cousin
They hit your ass up like motherfucker, where you from cuh?
What they call you where you from, nigga?
In my city, that was question number 1, nigga
Looking at the legend I become, nigga
I can't help but feeling like I am the one, nigga
What they call you where you from, nigga?
What they call you where you from, nigga?
What they call you where you from, nigga?
I can't help but feeling like I am the one, nigga
In the song "Question #1" by Snoop Dogg, the lyrics delve into the complex themes of identity, self-perception, and the pressure of living up to certain expectations based on one's origins and surroundings. The repeated question of "What they call you where you from, nigga?" suggests a focus on territorialism, as individuals are often labeled or judged based on their geographic location or affiliations.
The first paragraph sets the tone for introspection and self-awareness, as Snoop Dogg reflects on his own rise to fame and the weight of carrying a legendary status. Despite external perceptions and labels, he asserts his individuality and sense of self-worth, feeling like he is the one who stands out among the rest. The question of identity and origin looms large, suggesting that one's roots play a significant role in shaping their identity and how they are perceived by others.
As the song progresses, Snoop Dogg shares his experiences navigating a world fraught with violence, temptation, and self-destructive tendencies. The lines about running away, riding public transportation, and being surrounded by danger highlight the harsh realities of growing up in a challenging environment. The reference to loaded weapons and self-destructive behavior underscores the struggles faced by many individuals caught in cycles of violence and desperation.
In the third paragraph, Snoop Dogg confronts the realities of gang culture and the pressure to conform to a certain image or lifestyle. The exchange with someone asking about his background and affiliations leads to a confrontation, highlighting the dangerous consequences of misunderstandings or assumptions. The lyrics delve into the complexities of identity and belonging, illustrating the dangers of misrepresentation and the harsh consequences of not fitting into predetermined societal norms.
Overall, "Question #1" delves into the intricate layers of identity, belonging, and survival in a challenging environment. Through introspective lyrics and vivid storytelling, Snoop Dogg navigates themes of self-discovery, self-assertion, and the constant struggle to define oneself in the face of external pressures and expectations. The repeated questioning of one's origins reflects the inherent desire to understand and be understood, highlighting the ongoing journey of self-realization and the quest for individuality in a world rife with judgment and stereotypes.
Lyrics © CTM Outlander Music LC, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Ermias Asghedom, John Wesley Groover, Lamar Daunte Edwards, Michael Ray Jr. Cox
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@yayalopez7211
Ain't no one going to forget for what you did in your community .........Long live Nipsey 😭💙🙏
@woodsd4
NO! IN OUR COMMUNITY...THE BLACK COMMUNITY
@dakotaalford8503
Smoke Sum'um nah he did it for Crenshaw and LA area. He lived for the streets and people that raised him and taught him. Now you say black community and it’s no big deal but a white dude says white community you cry kkk? Let’s use logic I’m sure moms and dad taught you to think outside the box. Why would he care about anywhere but his legit community? Yes he may do stuff for black culture and our community but he don’t do shit unless it progress his people (not black people, his actual people; those who were there when he was a nobody)
@woodsd4
@Dakota Alford WELL WAS YOU THERE WHEN HE WAS'ah NOBODY?
@woodsd4
@Dakota AlfordION CRY SHIT FOR NO WHITE COMMUNITY OR NO KKK SO WTF YOU SAYIN?
@orlandomilan555
For de verdad for Real
@peaceroolz
A real one just trynna put on for his city. RIP Nipsey hussle. Forever a legend 🙏.
@xqsx_shade-2405
that's respect
@jamesgradys3885
Fuck yea cuz
@queefyqueefstermcqueef6652
Rip Nipsey Hussle