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.

Ridin' In My Chevy
Snoop Dogg Lyrics

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Ridin' in my Chevy and I'm sittin' at the light, at the light
I got *** in my blood, sippin' Remy
Keep it pimpin' with my pinky off the curtain
All the people when they see me like, Snoop turn it up

When I'm ridin' in my Chevy and I'm sittin' at the light, at the light
I got *** in my blood, sippin' Remy
Keep it pimpin' with my pinky off the curtain

All the people when they see me like, Snoop turn it up

I'm in my zone ***
Get stuck in the ribs by old bone crusher
2 tone leather with a soul of a hustler
Tryna stack mail, stealin' clothes from my brother

People wanna know am I close to my mother
I'm a premature baby, I'm ahead of the others
Yes, I'm aware of the gutter
Ahead of my time, the games gettin' smothered

I stay on the grind but it's only gettin' rougher
*** think I'm playin' 'til they smokin' like a muffler
'Bout to take flight and land, open on you bustas
Catch me if you can in a world full of suckas

*** keep sinfin', they wanna be usher
Until they get they eyes and coffin closed by the usher
Them punches won't work, you need more muster
Lord, lay 'em down, he need no sufferin', ***

When I'm ridin' in my Chevy and I'm sittin' at the light, at the light
I got *** in my blood, sippin' Remy
Keep it pimpin' with my pinky off the curtain
All the people when they see me like, Snoop turn it up

When I'm ridin' in my Chevy and I'm sittin' at the light, at the light
I got *** in my blood, sippin' Remy
Keep it pimpin' with my pinky off the curtain
All the people when they see me like, Snoop turn it up

Hmm, on my road to riches
I done seen a lot of roaches and ***
That's why the Dogg keep goin' the distance
But *** don't know when to listen
That's why ***

And stay in touch with my competition
I'm in touch with my composition
Roll a ***, it's the ***, yeah, we got prescriptions
Just a G 5, no aggressions
Pick a side, yeah, you know we ***

And through my eyes I see the world different
A hundred G's to record with 'em
Hit the gas, get me more engine
This is somethin' that was born in 'em

No game for a *** just forfeit 'em
I'm in tune gimme more rhythm
I let the *** and the swords hit 'em
Aw, please like a force emblem

Now make dead with the mortician
***, it's big Snoop Dogg
Ya best to listen, ya heard me?

When I'm ridin' in my Chevy and I'm sittin' at the light, at the light
I got *** in my blood, sippin' Remy
Keep it pimpin' with my pinky off the curtain
All the people when they see me like, Snoop turn it up

When I'm ridin' in my Chevy and I'm sittin' at the light, at the light
I got *** in my blood, sippin' Remy

Keep it pimpin' with my pinky off the curtain
All the people when they see me like, Snoop turn it up

Overall Meaning

In “Ridin’ in My Chevy,” Snoop Dogg shares his experiences of cruising in his car and enjoying life while indulging in exotic drinks like Remy with *** in his blood. The song opens with Dogg sitting in his Chevy and waiting for the light to turn green. He keeps it pimpin' and holds his pinky off the curtain while people look at him in awe and shout, “Snoop turn it up.” The chorus repeats Snoop's sentiments on life while cruising, which include *** in his blood and sipping Remy, which provide the song with a hedonistic feel.

The second verse addresses Dogg’s tough upbringing and his determination to succeed. He talks about growing up in a difficult area and facing obstacles like old bone crushers, 2-tone leather, and hustle soul. He remembers his struggles of trying to stack mail while stealing clothes from his brother. Despite this, people often ask him if he is close to his mother, and he explains that he's ahead of most people because he is a premature baby.

The final verse of the song shows Dogg’s determination to always stay ahead of the competition. His music career has had many ups and downs, but he has always come out on top. He is in touch with his composition and stays in tune and rhythm by rolling a ***. He is always looking for more engine and has seen the world differently through his eyes, which is why he continues to strive for greatness.

Line by Line Meaning

Ridin' in my Chevy and I'm sittin' at the light, at the light
I'm driving my Chevy and stopped at a traffic light

I got *** in my blood, sippin' Remy
I have marijuana in my system and drinking Remy Martin

Keep it pimpin' with my pinky off the curtain
I'm keeping my style classy with my pinky finger off the car window

All the people when they see me like, Snoop turn it up
When people see me, they want me to turn up the music

I'm in my zone ***
I'm in my own space and enjoying myself

Get stuck in the ribs by old bone crusher
I'm getting hit hard by life's obstacles but I'm not giving up

2 tone leather with a soul of a hustler
I'm dressed in a two-tone leather outfit, and I have the heart of a hard worker

Tryna stack mail, stealin' clothes from my brother
I'm working hard to save money, even if it means taking clothes from my brother

People wanna know am I close to my mother
People ask if I am close to my mother

I'm a premature baby, I'm ahead of the others
I was born prematurely, but I'm ahead of most people in life

Yes, I'm aware of the gutter
I understand the struggles and hardships of life

Ahead of my time, the games gettin' smothered
I'm ahead of my peers and the competition is struggling to keep up

I stay on the grind but it's only gettin' rougher
I'm working hard but life keeps getting tougher

*** think I'm playin' 'til they smokin' like a muffler
People think I'm joking until they face the consequences

'Bout to take flight and land, open on you bustas
I'm about to fly high and show off on my haters

Catch me if you can in a world full of suckas
It's hard to catch me in a world full of dishonest people

*** keep sinfin', they wanna be usher
People are imitating me and want to be like Usher

Until they get they eyes and coffin closed by the usher
Until they die and are buried by the usher at a funeral

Them punches won't work, you need more muster
Your attempts to harm me are ineffective, you need more strength

Lord, lay 'em down, he need no sufferin', ***
God, take him down, he doesn't need to suffer anymore

Hmm, on my road to riches
I'm on my way to becoming wealthy

I done seen a lot of roaches and ***
I have experienced poverty and hard times

That's why the Dogg keep goin' the distance
That's why I keep pushing and working hard

But *** don't know when to listen
However, some people don't acknowledge my hard work

And stay in touch with my competition
I keep in contact with my competitors

I'm in touch with my composition
I'm connected with my creative work (music)

Roll a ***, it's the ***, yeah, we got prescriptions
I'm rolling a joint, we are the best, and we have legal papers for it

Just a G 5, no aggressions
I'm flying in a private jet and not causing any trouble

Pick a side, yeah, you know we ***
Choose a team, and you know we are going to win

And through my eyes I see the world different
I have a unique perspective on the world

A hundred G's to record with 'em
I'm spending $100,000 to record my music

Hit the gas, get me more engine
Accelerate the car, I want to go faster

This is somethin' that was born in 'em
My talent and success have always been a part of me

No game for a *** just forfeit 'em
You can't compete with me, just give up

I'm in tune gimme more rhythm
I'm in sync with the music and want more of it

I let the *** and the swords hit 'em
I let my enemies attack me, but I'm strong enough to withstand it

Aw, please like a force emblem
I'm not intimidated and have the strength of a symbol of force

Now make dead with the mortician
I'm going to kill my enemies and have them buried by a mortician

***, it's big Snoop Dogg
I'm Snoop Dogg, a famous rapper

Ya best to listen, ya heard me?
You should listen to me, do you understand?

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, ELIJAH MOLINA

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