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 4ร 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 โ 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"โthat 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 โ 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.
Roaches In My Ashtray
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Every time I twist one up
You always need to come right on by (come right on by, yeah)
You ain't never got no money
But you always wanna get a free high (get a free high, yeah)
So don't be fuckin' (don't be fuckin')
(Who took the roaches out my ashtray?) With the roaches in my ashtray
(You took the roaches out my ashtray?) None of my roaches in my ashtray
I be loving (I be loving)
(Who takin' roaches out my ashtray?) All my roaches in my ashtray
So don't be fuckin' (don't be fuckin')
(You took the roaches out my ashtray?) With the roaches in my ashtray
Nigga slid up in my car in my passenger seat
Talking my ears off, adjusting my beat
Stashed my heat up under my seat
Stepped out my ride holla'd at a few freaks
Take a couple flicks, mack a bitch
Baby what's your name? (Passionate)
Fashion Nova, fashion fit
Dogg where the weed at? Ain't that a bitch
I'm gibbing right now, it's Thanksgiving right now
Showing baby how I'm living right now
Clear the crowd, back to my car, no squares in my circle
Bodyguard hard, could've swore I left a blunt in my ashtray
Little homie slid up on me, pulled a fast play but this the last play
Don't be fucking with my roaches in my ashtray
Hate to see ya coming, love it when you walk away
Every time I twist one up
You always need to come right on by (come right on by, yeah)
You ain't never got no money
But you always wanna get a free high (get a free high, yeah)
So don't be fuckin' (don't be fuckin')
(Who took the roaches out my ashtray?) With the roaches in my ashtray
Don't be touching (don't be touching)
(You took the roaches out my ashtray?) None of my roaches in my ashtray
I be loving (I be loving)
(Who takin' roaches out my ashtray?) All my roaches in my ashtray
So don't be fuckin' (don't be fuckin')
(You took the roaches out my ashtray?) With the roaches in my ashtray
Seat on recliner, suede headliner
Just pulled in Mel's Diner, line of
Chevy's, 'Lacs, name it, it's there
Fresh wet paint, leather interior
Players are everywhere
Nothing but love and good bud in the air (yeah)
Guap took his camera out
Taking pictures of the homies in their cars
While they hittin' switches, some knocking bitches
Me, I'm on a mission
Fuel-injected, front end suspension
Wishing the whole world roll like we ride
There's always one homie trying to get that free high
Shit never fails, yeah, this shit for sale
Skip the bail, put the shit on scale
This the last day, for your last play
Quit fucking with the roaches in my ashtray
Every time I twist one up
You always need to come right on by (come right on by, yeah)
You ain't never got no money
But you always wanna get a free high (get a free high, yeah)
So don't be fuckin' (don't be fuckin')
(Who took the roaches out my ashtray?) With the roaches in my ashtray
Don't be touching (don't be touching)
(You took the roaches out my ashtray?) None of my roaches in my ashtray
I be loving (I be loving)
(Who takin' roaches out my ashtray?) All my roaches in my ashtray
So don't be fuckin' (don't be fuckin')
(You took the roaches out my ashtray?) With the roaches in my ashtray
Say man, you niggas think y'all crafty, huh?
Sitting in my car, adjusting my music
Telling me how sweet my car is and all of a sudden my roaches is missing
Say man, don't be fuckin' with the roaches in my ashtray
You hear me?
The song "Roaches In My Ashtray" by Snoop Dogg feat. Prohoezak is a commentary on the frustrating experience of having people constantly asking for a free high without contributing any money. The lyrics reflect the annoyance and exasperation of the singer as he describes the people who always need to come by and take advantage of his generosity. The title references the fact that these individuals are so desperate for a high that they even resort to smoking roaches, which are the leftover remains of previously smoked joints.
The tone of the song is one of frustration and animosity towards these individuals who constantly take and never contribute. This is reflected in the repetition of the phrase "don't be fuckin'" as the singer makes it clear that he will not tolerate any more of their behavior. The use of slang and profanity adds to the aggressive and confrontational tone of the lyrics. Overall, the song is a portrayal of the conflicts and tensions that can arise within social circles when some individuals are constantly taking without giving back.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I twist one up
Every time I roll a joint
You always need to come right on by (come right on by, yeah)
You always come over when I'm smoking
You ain't never got no money
You never have any money
But you always wanna get a free high (get a free high, yeah)
But you always want to smoke with me for free
So don't be fuckin'
So don't be messing with
(Who took the roaches out my ashtray?) With the roaches in my ashtray
Who took my half-smoked joints out of my ashtray? Leave them where they are.
Don't be touching
Don't touch
(You took the roaches out my ashtray?) None of my roaches in my ashtray
Did you take my half-smoked joints? Don't take any of them.
I be loving
I love
(Who takin' roaches out my ashtray?) All my roaches in my ashtray
Who's taking my half-smoked joints out of my ashtray? I want to keep them all.
So don't be fuckin'
So don't be messing with
(You took the roaches out my ashtray?) With the roaches in my ashtray
Did you take my half-smoked joints out of my ashtray? Leave them where they are.
Nigga slid up in my car in my passenger seat
Someone got into my car and sat in the passenger seat
Talking my ears off, adjusting my beat
Talking a lot and changing the music I was listening to
Stashed my heat up under my seat
Hid my gun under the seat
Stepped out my ride holla'd at a few freaks
Got out of my car and talked to some women
Take a couple flicks, mack a bitch
Took some photos, flirted with a girl
Baby what's your name? (Passionate)
What's your name, baby? (Passion)
Fashion Nova, fashion fit
Fashion Nova clothing fits well
Dogg where the weed at? Ain't that a bitch
Where's the weed? That's annoying.
I'm gibbing right now, it's Thanksgiving right now
I'm feeling good right now, it's like Thanksgiving
Showing baby how I'm living right now
Showing the girl how I live
Clear the crowd, back to my car, no squares in my circle
Left the group of people, went back to my car, with no outsiders
Bodyguard hard, could've swore I left a blunt in my ashtray
The bodyguard is strict, I thought I left a half-smoked joint in my ashtray.
Little homie slid up on me, pulled a fast play but this the last play
Someone tried to steal my half-smoked joint, but this is the last time they can try.
Don't be fucking with my roaches in my ashtray
Don't mess with my half-smoked joints in my ashtray.
Hate to see ya coming, love it when you walk away
I don't like when you come over, but I like when you leave.
Seat on recliner, suede headliner
Seat is reclined, suede ceiling
Just pulled in Mel's Diner, line of
Just arrived at Mel's Diner, there's a line
Chevy's, 'Lacs, name it, it's there
There are different types of cars parked there
Fresh wet paint, leather interior
Newly painted, leather seats
Players are everywhere
Cool guys are all around
Nothing but love and good bud in the air (yeah)
Everybody is friendly and there's good weed
Guap took his camera out
Guap took his camera out
Taking pictures of the homies in their cars
Taking pictures of the guys in their cars
While they hittin' switches, some knocking bitches
While they're changing the car's suspension, some are talking to girls
Me, I'm on a mission
But I have a goal
Fuel-injected, front end suspension
The car has fuel injection and a special suspension at the front
Wishing the whole world roll like we ride
Wishing everyone could ride like us
There's always one homie trying to get that free high
There's always one guy who wants to smoke for free
Shit never fails, yeah, this shit for sale
That always happens, yeah, that's for sale
Skip the bail, put the shit on scale
Don't pay the bail, weigh the weed instead
This the last day, for your last play
This is the last day for you to try to steal my half-smoked joints
Quit fucking with the roaches in my ashtray
Stop messing with my half-smoked joints in my ashtray
Say man, you niggas think y'all crafty, huh?
You guys think you're clever, huh?
Sitting in my car, adjusting my music
Sitting in my car, changing the music on my stereo
Telling me how sweet my car is and all of a sudden my roaches is missing
Saying how nice my car is while my half-smoked joints go missing
Say man, don't be fuckin' with the roaches in my ashtray
Don't mess with my half-smoked joints in my ashtray. You hear me?
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Simon McKinley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@baptiste.v6532
Snoopโs voice is ageless
@bowwowcousin4894
https://youtu.be/HVtW9iPXNck
@gundulf1202
https://youtu.be/FfZhTbf1Gss
@az61100
I like the beat ,it is awesome different but love it
@daniellepascoe6933
Timeless๐ซ
@josephkelley8641
Snoop's so good at this point he can just write a song
about his ashtray. Dudes checking Snoop's car all the time
to see if it's LOCKED. (peering in at the ashtray to see what up).
@JESTAz
The chorus sounds like it was meant for the late great legend Nate Dogg . R.i.p.g.2.1.3
@AD214
Nah fr bro. Rip Nate Dogg mane
@joshingram071
@Indycor Llc yup that's Nates son the hook
@portuga25
@@joshingram071 No, it says feat. ProHoeZak , check it.
Nhale would be great here too.