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.
Serial Killa feat. D.O.C. RBX & Tha Dogg Pound
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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It's time to escape, but I don't know where the fuck I'm headed
Up or down, right or left, life or death
I see myself in a mist of smoke
Death becomes any nigga that takes me for a joke
We hit a five dollar stick, now we putting in work
Unaccountable amounts of dirt, death becomes all niggas
Nigga, you know what the real is
I see some mark brand niggas on the corner flagging me down
Saying, "Yo Daz, what's up with the Pound?
Is that nigga snoop alright? Hey yo what's up with the crew?
Is them niggas in jail, or are them niggas through?"
I said, if you ain't up on things
Snoop Dogg is the name, Dogg Pound's the game
It's like this they don't understand
It's an everyday thing, to gang-bang
Make that twist, don't be a bitch, let these niggas know
What's up with you I represent the Pound and Death Row
And can't no other motherfucker in L.A. or Long Beach
And Compton, and Watts, see D-O-G's
Now, you can't come and you can't run, and you can't
See long to the G of the gang
One gun is all that we need, to put you to rest
Pump pump, put 2 slugs dead in your chest
Now you dead then a motherfucker, creepin and sleepin
6 feet deep in, fuckin with the Pound is
Suicide, it's a suicide
The cloud becomes black, and the sky becomes blue
Now you in the midst of the Dogg Pound crew
Ain't no clue, on why the fuck we do what we do
Leave you in a state of paranoia, oh
Don't make a move for your gat so soon 'cause
I drops bombs like Platoon (hey nigga)
Walk with me, hold my hand and let me lead you
I'll take you on a journey, and I promise I won't leave you
(I won't leave you) until you get the full comprehension
And when you do, that's when the mission
Or survival, becomes your every thought
Keep your eyes open, 'cause you don't want to be caught
Half steppin with your weapon on safety
Now break yourself motherfucker 'fore you make me
Take this 211 to another level
I come up with your ends, you go down with the devil
Now roam through the depths of hell
Where the rest your buster ass homeboys dwell
Well
Suicide, it's a suicide
Now tell me, what's my motherfuckin name
Serial killa, serial killa, serial killa
(Wake up in the morning, to Lucky Charms cereal)
Deep, deep like the mind of Minolta, now picture this!
Let's picnic inside a morgue
Not pic-a-nic baskets, pic-a-nic caskets
And I got the machine, that cracks your fucking chest plates
Open and release them guts
Then I release def cuts
Brutal, jagged edged, totally ruff-neck
Now everybody scream 'nough respect to the X
'Nough respect given
Disrespect and you will not be living
Word to momma, Emma, drama, dilemma
Suicide, it's a suicide
Now tell me, what's my motherfucking name
Serial killer, serial killer, serial killer
(Wake up in the morning, to Lucky Charms cereal)
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's "Serial Killa" are a commentary on the violent and dangerous world of gang life in Compton, California. The opening line, "Six million ways to die, choose one," sets the tone for the rest of the song, as Snoop and his crew navigate a world of violence and death. The chorus repeats the phrase "suicide, it's a suicide," emphasizing the bleakness and desperation of life in these communities.
The verses detail Snoop's experiences and interactions with other gang members. He describes himself as being in a constant state of uncertainty and danger, never knowing which way to turn or who to trust. He also warns others not to underestimate him or his crew, as they are not to be messed with.
The overall message of the song is one of survival at all costs. Snoop and his crew are forced to live in a world of violence and death, but they do what they must to survive. The song also touches on themes of loyalty and camaraderie, as Snoop repeatedly references his crew and their bond.
Line by Line Meaning
Six million ways to die, choose one
There are endless ways to die, so pick your poison
It's time to escape, but I don't know where the fuck I'm headed
I need to get out of here, but I have no idea where to go
Up or down, right or left, life or death
I have to make a decision, and my choices could mean life or death
I see myself in a mist of smoke
I am surrounded by confusion and danger
Death becomes any nigga that takes me for a joke
Anyone who doesn't take me seriously will suffer the consequences
We hit a five dollar stick, now we putting in work
We just robbed someone and now we have to do more crimes to survive
Unaccountable amounts of dirt, death becomes all niggas
We have done so many bad things that death is always a possibility
Anybody killer, you know what the deal is
I am a killer and everyone knows what that means
Nigga, you know what the real is
You know the truth about me and my gangster lifestyle
I see some mark brand niggas on the corner flagging me down
I see some weak people on the corner trying to get my attention
Saying, "Yo Daz, what's up with the Pound?
They are asking about my gang, the Dogg Pound
Is that nigga snoop alright? Hey yo what's up with the crew?
They want to know if Snoop Dogg and the rest of the gang are okay
I said, if you ain't up on things
If you don't know what's going on
Snoop Dogg is the name, Dogg Pound's the game
Snoop Dogg is our leader and the Dogg Pound is our gang
It's like this they don't understand
People don't get our gangster lifestyle
It's an everyday thing, to gang-bang
Being a gangster is part of our everyday life
Make that twist, don't be a bitch, let these niggas know
We need to show everyone that we're tough and we're not afraid
What's up with you I represent the Pound and Death Row
I am loyal to my gang and record label, Death Row
And can't no other motherfucker in L.A. or Long Beach
No one in our area is tougher than us
And Compton, and Watts, see D-O-G's
Even people in other areas know about us and our gangster lifestyle
Now, you can't come and you can't run, and you can't
You can't escape from us
See long to the G of the gang
Bow down to the leader of our gang, the G
One gun is all that we need, to put you to rest
We only need one gun to kill you
Pump pump, put 2 slugs dead in your chest
We will shoot you twice in the chest
Now you dead then a motherfucker, creepin and sleepin
You're as good as dead and we'll kill you while you're not looking
6 feet deep in, fuckin with the Pound is
If you mess with us, you'll end up dead and buried six feet under
Suicide, it's a suicide
You're better off killing yourself than messing with us
The cloud becomes black, and the sky becomes blue
The world turns dark and dangerous when we're around
Now you in the midst of the Dogg Pound crew
You're in the middle of our gang now
Ain't no clue, on why the fuck we do what we do
You won't understand why we do what we do
Leave you in a state of paranoia, oh
We'll make you paranoid and scared for your life
Don't make a move for your gat so soon 'cause
Don't try to reach for your gun too quickly
I drops bombs like Platoon (hey nigga)
I cause chaos and destruction like a war movie
Walk with me, hold my hand and let me lead you
Follow me and let me show you what it means to be a gangster
I'll take you on a journey, and I promise I won't leave you
I'll show you what it's like to be part of our gang and I'll stick with you
(I won't leave you) until you get the full comprehension
I won't leave you until you understand everything about our gangster lifestyle
And when you do, that's when the mission
When you understand, then it becomes your mission
Or survival, becomes your every thought
Survival becomes your only priority
Keep your eyes open, 'cause you don't want to be caught
Stay alert so you don't get caught by the police or rival gangs
Half steppin with your weapon on safety
Being cautious and not ready to use your weapon could get you killed
Now break yourself motherfucker 'fore you make me
Give me what I want before I have to take it by force
Take this 211 to another level
Let's commit a more serious crime
I come up with your ends, you go down with the devil
I'll take your money and you'll be punished by the devil
Now roam through the depths of hell
You'll suffer in hell for messing with us
Where the rest your buster ass homeboys dwell
Where the other people you associate with in your neighborhood live
Now tell me, what's my motherfuckin name
I want you to know who I am
Serial killa, serial killa, serial killa
I am a serial killer
(Wake up in the morning, to Lucky Charms cereal)
This is just a way to show how twisted and evil I am
Deep, deep like the mind of Minolta, now picture this!
My mind is dark and disturbed, and I want you to imagine what I'm capable of
Let's picnic inside a morgue
Let's have a meal in a place where dead bodies are stored
Not pic-a-nic baskets, pic-a-nic caskets
We won't be bringing baskets of food, we'll be using coffins as tables
And I got the machine, that cracks your fucking chest plates
I have a machine that can break your ribs and hurt you
Open and release them guts
I'll open your body up and cause your organs to spill out
Then I release def cuts
I'll reveal my true intentions and start attacking you
Brutal, jagged edged, totally ruff-neck
I'm being violent and rough
Now everybody scream 'nough respect to the X
Everyone should show me respect for being so vicious
'Nough respect given
I demand respect for my violent behavior
Disrespect and you will not be living
If you don't respect me, I'll kill you
Word to momma, Emma, drama, dilemma
I'm being violent and aggressive
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, SUELION MUSIC
Written by: YOUNG, ANDRE / NOLAND, ANDREW / COLLINS, ERIC / BROADUS, CORDOZAR / ARNAUD, DELMAR / BROWN, RICARDO / MIDDLEBROOK, RALPH / NAPIER, NORMAN / THOMAS, PHILIP / PIERCE, MARVIN / WEBSTER, GREGORY / MORRISON, WALTER / BONNER, LEROY / JONES, MARSHALL
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vwila nyirenda
RBX murdered his part.
Deep, deep like the mind of Minolta, now picture this!
Let's picnic inside a morgue
Not pic-a-nic baskets, pic-a-nic caskets
And I got the machine, that cracks your fuckin chest plates
open and release them guts
Then I release def cuts
Brutal, jagged edged, totally ruffneck
Now everybody scream nuff respect to the X
Nuff respect given
Disrespect and you will not be livin
Word to momma, Emma, drama, dilemma
Evertone Electronics
Dr dres beats are perfection
psy-k-loan
Daz and dre**
El AZ
This was Daz . Most of this album was Daz
ROCK-SOLID
That's all Daz
weandem
It was all Daz but Dre mixed it.
Mista Amazin
🎯🙌🏾
Adedamola Lafenwa
Honestly, RBX's verse was the hottest on this track. His delivery of his raps was so brutal and endeared me to the song. Nuff respect to RBX.. #westside
The 36th Chamber
I have to disagree, he killed it but snoop verse is just perfect
Kay boo
This track was 🔥🔥🔥 the first time I heard it.
They nailed this shit and was bumping it on repeat for a while and still a KILLA til today!!!
Real rap will NEVER die!
vwila nyirenda
RBX murdered his part.
Deep, deep like the mind of Minolta, now picture this!
Let's picnic inside a morgue
Not pic-a-nic baskets, pic-a-nic caskets
And I got the machine, that cracks your fuckin chest plates
open and release them guts
Then I release def cuts
Brutal, jagged edged, totally ruffneck
Now everybody scream nuff respect to the X
Nuff respect given
Disrespect and you will not be livin
Word to momma, Emma, drama, dilemma