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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It ain't safe to leave the house
Fuck around 'round here
These niggas quick to air ya out
And lay ya down 'round here
You run your mouth niggas will put ya
In the ground 'round here
One-time don't even fuck around and come 'round here
[Snoop Dogg]
M.L. and 21st, where niggas worse
Quick to put one in ya first
Before they search your pockets get that china
And where they got ya that's where they gon' find ya
They rollin' out there nigga, that's that real shit
Where bein' slick can get you caught up real quick
Hold up homie, don't let this money blind ya
Cause you won't see me standin' right behind ya
Then it's time's up, that's how we talkin' if he come from the Beach
Better watch them niggaz out here if they come from the East
Don't stop if I'm not out somewhere so niggas can see
Cause they don't give a fuck, you stuck if you ain't with me
My city's a beast,
You can't walk through the Beach unless you walk with a piece
You can't talk to police cause most police is like me
They get that cheddar like they want it, take yo' shit in the street
They want that paper out here
Enough to come and take what's on your plate out here
Enough to have somebody take your place out here
Fuckin' around without your strap sound like a bad idea
[Chorus: x2]
[Snoop Dogg]
This L.A. County nigga
If you's a bitch then get yo' ass from 'round here nigga
Before they come put bullets in yo' brain
Cause in the hood ain't nothin' really changed
They tryin' to get that paper just like Uncle Sam
And just like Sam niggas just don't give a damn
They mission is to leave yo' ass in pain
Cause they don't give a fuck about a thing
It's a cold game, that's how they talkin' if they walk on the West
Better watch yourself without this star protectin' your chest
These niggas come from nowhere, get to takin' yo' shit
You'll get beat outside the set and then sent home in your stretch
This shit is a mess,
You can't walk in them streets unless you walk with your vest
You can't talk to police 'cause most police ain't gon' stress
They get that cheddar like they want it with they foot in your chest
They want that paper out here
Enough to come and take what's on your plate out here
Enough to have somebody take your place out here
Fuckin' around without your strap sound like a bad idea
[Chorus: x2]
In the song "Round Here," Snoop Dogg paints a vivid picture of the dangers that come with living in the hood, specifically in the neighborhoods of M.L. and 21st. He talks about the prevalence of violence and how easy it is for someone to get caught up in it. The lyrics highlight the harsh reality of life in the hood, where people are constantly on guard and even stepping out of the house can put one's life at risk. Snoop Dogg also touches on the corruption within the police department and how they too are after the same thing that the criminals are - money. The somber tone of the song serves as a warning to those who aren't familiar with the dangers of the streets and a reminder to those who live in these neighborhoods to always be cautious.
Line by Line Meaning
It ain't safe to leave the house
Leaving the house is a dangerous feat
Fuck around 'round here
Playing around here will lead to trouble
These niggas quick to air ya out
People here are quick to use violence against you
And lay ya down 'round here
They will not hesitate to kill you
You run your mouth niggas will put ya
If you talk too much, people will harm you
In the ground 'round here
They will bury you without remorse
One-time don't even fuck around and come 'round here
Police should not come here, it's not safe
M.L. and 21st, where niggas worse
This area is notoriously bad
Quick to put one in ya first
People will shoot you without hesitation
Before they search your pockets get that china
They will rob you before leaving you for dead
And where they got ya that's where they gon' find ya
They won't bother hiding the body
They rollin' out there nigga, that's that real shit
They are not playing around
Where bein' slick can get you caught up real quick
Being smart doesn't count for much here
Hold up homie, don't let this money blind ya
Don't let greed cloud your judgment
Cause you won't see me standin' right behind ya
You won't always have someone looking out for you
Then it's time's up, that's how we talkin' if he come from the Beach
They will kill anyone coming from a rival neighborhood
Better watch them niggaz out here if they come from the East
People from a different direction pose a threat as well
Don't stop if I'm not out somewhere so niggas can see
Don't stop in this area without protection
Cause they don't give a fuck, you stuck if you ain't with me
You are vulnerable without the proper connections
My city's a beast,
This place is a dangerous animal
You can't walk through the Beach unless you walk with a piece
Carry a weapon if you want to walk through this neighborhood
You can't talk to police cause most police is like me
Police officers are corrupt and not to be trusted
They get that cheddar like they want it, take yo' shit in the street
Police officers rob people too
If you's a bitch then get yo' ass from 'round here nigga
If you're weak, stay away from this place
Before they come put bullets in yo' brain
People here are violent and will kill you
Cause in the hood ain't nothin' really changed
This place has always been dangerous
They tryin' to get that paper just like Uncle Sam
People here are trying to make money any way they can
And just like Sam niggas just don't give a damn
They do not care about the consequences of their actions
They mission is to leave yo' ass in pain
Their goal is to harm you
It's a cold game, that's how they talkin' if they walk on the West
This is a harsh reality
Better watch yourself without this star protectin' your chest
Without proper protection, you are vulnerable
These niggas come from nowhere, get to takin' yo' shit
People will rob you without warning
You'll get beat outside the set and then sent home in your stretch
You will get assaulted and robbed, then dumped elsewhere
This shit is a mess,
This place is chaotic
You can't walk in them streets unless you walk with your vest
Wear a bulletproof vest if you want to walk here
They get that cheddar like they want it with they foot in your chest
People here are violent and greedy
Enough to come and take what's on your plate out here
They will take everything you have
Enough to have somebody take your place out here
They will kill you and replace you
Fuckin' around without your strap sound like a bad idea
Going into this place without a weapon is unwise
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL PHILIP HERMAN, DIDO ARMSTRONG, STANLEY BERNARD BENTON, CALVIN BROADUS (SNOOP DOGG), TRACY LYNN CURRY, DAWAUN W PARKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
PlatinumInvader
It ain't safe to leave the house
Fuck around 'round here
These niggas quick to air ya out
And lay ya down 'round here
You run your mouth niggas will put ya
In the ground 'round here
One-time don't even fuck around and come 'round here
[Snoop Dogg]
M.L. and 21st, where niggas worse
Quick to put one in ya first
Before they search your pockets get that china
And where they got ya that's where they gon' find ya
They rollin' out there nigga, that's that real shit
Where bein' slick can get you caught up real quick
Hold up homie, don't let this money blind ya
Cause you won't see me standin' right behind ya
Then it's time's up, that's how we talkin' if he come from the Beach
Better watch them niggas out here if they come from the East
Don't stop if I'm not out somewhere so niggas can see
Cause they don't give a fuck, you stuck if you ain't with me
My city's a beast..
You can't walk through the Beach unless you walk with a piece
You can't talk to police cause most police is like me
They get that cheddar like they want it, take yo' shit in the street
They want that paper out here
Enough to come and take what's on your plate out here
Enough to have somebody take your place out here
Fuckin' around without your strap sound like a bad idea
[Hook] - X 2
It ain't safe to leave the house
Fuck around 'round here
These niggas quick to air ya out
And lay ya down 'round here
You run your mouth niggas will put ya
In the ground 'round here
One-time don't even fuck around and come 'round here
[Snoop Dogg]
This L.A. County nigga
If you's a bitch then get yo' ass from 'round here nigga
Before they come put bullets in yo' brain
Cause in the hood ain't nothin' really changed
They tryin' to get that paper just like Uncle Sam
And just like Sam niggas just don't give a damn
They mission is to leave yo' ass in pain
Cause they don't give a fuck about a thing
It's a cold game, that's how they talkin' if they walk on the West
Better watch yourself without this star protectin' your chest
These niggas come from nowhere, get to takin' yo' shit
You'll get beat outside the set and then sent home in your stretch
This shit is a mess..
You can't walk in them streets unless you walk with your vest
You can't talk to police cause most police ain't gon' stress
They get that cheddar like they want it with they foot in your chest
They want that paper out here
Enough to come and take what's on your plate out here
Enough to have somebody take your place out here
Fuckin' around without your strap sound like a bad idea
[Hook] - X 2
It ain't safe to leave the house
Fuck around 'round here
These niggas quick to air ya out
And lay ya down 'round here
You run your mouth niggas will put ya
In the ground 'round here
One-time don't even fuck around and come 'round here
Kumar puri
2022 still bumping this hard! Old school is the only thing you can call good music. Love it & still enjoy it often.
Boone
One of Snoop's most slept on songs. Kudos to Dr. Dre too :)
Ddboy Dboi
got this on repeat for the last 10 hours
Haydoss
Will forever be a absolute banger of a tune
Vito Billz
Nice rap nice beat we need more music like this. Real recognize real.
Hani Obaid
One of the best that goes to the box 📦 forever 😎✌️🕺🏿
Tommy Goat
Man wouldn't it be great to get a whole album from snoop in 2018 with this kinda vive
P 121-27-91-23-24
Tommy Goat yes
AstralH!gH
Don't let this money blind Jah cuz you won't see me right be yuhh
lacrosseguy108
like old school gangsta snoop