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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D O double gizee, D O double gizee
S N double O P, D O double gizee
D O double gizee, D O double gizee
Me and my partner, in my Impala
Poppin' our collars, tossin' up dollars
A truck on the side of with hoes that wanna follow
Doggy Doggfather
I do it to you real hard then it gets harder
It's Nada thang on mine, bang on mine
I smoke an ounce and bounce at the same time
It's off the limbo with Timbo, you motherfuckin' bimbo
So quit knockin' at my window, you nympho
Maniac, bring it back, now shake it up
Put it on the table, now break it up
Give it to me, now put a lighter on the end of it
It really don't matter what you spent on it
As long as you're gettin' what you paid for
That's what it's made for, ain't that what you stayed for?
Who's that dippin' in the Cadillac?
(Snoop Dogg)
Smoke till your eyes get cataracts
(Snoop Dogg)
Who got a girl layin' on her back?
(Snoop Dogg)
Who's that makin' that paper stack?
(Snoop Dogg)
You play me and I'll play you
You pay me and I'll pay you
Hold on boo, you got the game all wrong
This ain't your thang, this my song
Move on, we in the club, at the Shark Bar
Valet my keys, and park my car
No snap shots, 'cuz I might get popped
As I slide by security, givin' 'em props
First thing I do, when I get in
Let me take you back to when I first slid in
Grab my gid-in, get my pid-in
Put my bib in, no bullshittin'
We be sittin', in the corner with smoke comin'
From up under us like we sittin' in the sauna
Burnin' up the charts, break a bitch off hard
Little mama don't you start
Who's that dippin' in the Cadillac?
(Snoop Dogg)
Smoke till your eyes get cataracts
(Snoop Dogg)
Who got a girl layin' on her back?
(Snoop Dogg)
Who's that makin' that paper stack?
(Snoop Dogg)
S N double O P, D O double gizee
D O double gizee, D O double gizee
S N double O P, D O double gizee
D O double gizee, D O double gizee
Tick tock, the ice on my watch
Slap me 'cross the face around 2 o'clock
But the party don't stop till we blow up
Now every little bitch wanna show up
Manuevin' to this, groovin' to this
Dippin' to this, flippin' to this, trippin' to this
Ain't no skippin' to this, trust this
Bust this, it's too hot to touch this
He say, she say, I say no way
Don't need foreplay, okay, obey
Everything that I say and every day'll be like a holiday
I put you in the front seat of my car
And roll you round town like a superstar
Recline your seat and turn up the beat
Number one with a bullet
Rollin' down the motherfuckin' back streets
Who's that dippin' in the Cadillac?
(Snoop Dogg)
Smoke till your eyes get cataracts
(Snoop Dogg)
Who got a girl layin' on her back?
(Snoop Dogg)
Who's that makin' that paper stack?
(Snoop Dogg)
Who's that dippin' in the Cadillac?
(Snoop Dogg)
Smoke till your eyes get cataracts
(Snoop Dogg)
Who got a girl layin' on her back?
(Snoop Dogg)
Who's that makin' that paper stack?
(Snoop Dogg)
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's song "Snoop Dogg" are a boastful and confident display of the rapper's status as a successful and respected artist. Throughout the song, Snoop repeats his name and his signature double G's, reinforcing his identity as a member of the rap elite. He also boasts about his impressive lifestyle, cruising in his Impala with his partner, tossing up dollars and attracting women who want to be with him.
Snoop is confident in his ability to perform sexually, and boasts about his prowess in the bedroom. He also emphasizes his independence and willingness to do things his way, declaring that he does what he wants and doesn't care about the opinions of others. He revels in his "rockstar" lifestyle, enjoying the attention and adoration of fans who want to be associated with him.
Overall, "Snoop Dogg" is a braggadocious and self-congratulatory anthem that celebrates Snoop's success and status as a rap icon. The song is a showcase of Snoop's charisma and confidence, and is sure to appeal to fans who appreciate his unique style and talent.
Line by Line Meaning
S N double O P, D O double gizee
Referring to himself and his partner, giving their names or nicknames as Snoop Dogg and D.O. Double Gizee
D O double gizee, D O double gizee
Repeating the nickname of his partner for emphasis
Me and my partner, in my Impala
Describing himself and his partner riding in his car, a Chevrolet Impala
Poppin' our collars, tossin' up dollars
Celebrating their wealth and success by putting up their collars and throwing money in the air
A truck on the side of with hoes that wanna follow
Noticing a truck with women who want to follow them
Bet a hundred dollars that they all wanna swallow
Asserting that the women would want to perform oral sex on them and offering to bet on it
Doggy Doggfather
Referring to himself as the leader or father figure of his group or gang, likening it to a canine family
I do it to you real hard then it gets harder
Boasting about his sexual prowess and how he can satisfy women
It's Nada thang on mine, bang on mine
Claiming that he can handle anything and anyone who challenges him
I smoke an ounce and bounce at the same time
Admitting to smoking marijuana and being able to handle it while still moving around
It's off the limbo with Timbo, you motherfuckin' bimbo
Collaborating with producer Timbaland and insulting someone who is bothering him
So quit knockin' at my window, you nympho
Telling a woman who is interested in him to stop pursuing him
Maniac, bring it back, now shake it up
Encouraging someone to bring energy to a situation and make things exciting
Put it on the table, now break it up
Referring to drugs and instructing someone to divide them up for use
Give it to me, now put a lighter on the end of it
Requesting a drug to be passed to him and lighting it with a lighter
It really don't matter what you spent on it
Saying that the price of the drug doesn't matter as long as it works
As long as you're gettin' what you paid for
Stating that as long as the drug delivers the desired effects, it's worth the money
That's what it's made for, ain't that what you stayed for?
Insinuating that people are using drugs for the same reason he is
Who's that dippin' in the Cadillac?
Asking who is driving a Cadillac
(Snoop Dogg)
Answering his own question by stating that he is the one driving the Cadillac
Smoke till your eyes get cataracts
Boasting about smoking so much marijuana that it causes cataracts in the eyes
Who got a girl layin' on her back?
Asking who is having sex with a woman laying on her back
Who's that makin' that paper stack?
Asking who is earning a lot of money
You play me and I'll play you
Warning that he will retaliate if someone causes him trouble
You pay me and I'll pay you
Offering to settle disputes or do favors for someone else in exchange for payment or a favor in return
Hold on boo, you got the game all wrong
Correcting someone who doesn't understand the situation or is mistaken
This ain't your thang, this my song
Telling someone that they don't belong or fit in and that he is in charge
Move on, we in the club, at the Shark Bar
Advising someone to leave so they can continue partying at the Shark Bar
Valet my keys, and park my car
Asking the valet to take his keys and park his car
No snap shots, 'cuz I might get popped
Warning against taking pictures, as he might get in trouble for something
As I slide by security, givin' 'em props
Acknowledging or showing respect to the security staff as he passes by them
First thing I do, when I get in
Describing something he always does when he arrives somewhere
Let me take you back to when I first slid in
Referring to a sexual encounter or something sexual he did
Grab my gid-in, get my pid-in
Using slang terms to describe his actions during a sexual encounter
Put my bib in, no bullshittin'
Using slang to indicate that he is about to perform oral sex on someone
We be sittin', in the corner with smoke comin'
Describing a situation where he is sitting in a corner smoking with someone else
From up under us like we sittin' in the sauna
Comparing the amount of smoke to the steam in a sauna
Burnin' up the charts, break a bitch off hard
Bragging about the success of his music and his ability to perform well sexually
Little mama don't you start
Telling a woman not to get attached or develop feelings for him
Tick tock, the ice on my watch
Noticing the ice on his watch while referencing the sound of a clock ticking
Slap me 'cross the face around 2 o'clock
Referencing a time when things get wild and out of control
But the party don't stop till we blow up
Saying that they will continue partying until something big or crazy happens
Now every little bitch wanna show up
Claiming that everyone wants to be a part of his party or group now
Manuevin' to this, groovin' to this
Describing how people are moving to the music
Dippin' to this, flippin' to this, trippin' to this
Using multiple verbs to indicate that people are moving and dancing in various ways
Ain't no skippin' to this, trust this
Asserting that the music is too good to ignore or skip over
Bust this, it's too hot to touch this
Saying that the music is so good that it's almost impossible to handle
He say, she say, I say no way
Dismissing rumors or gossip and expressing his own opinion
Don't need foreplay, okay, obey
Stating that he doesn't require a lot of buildup to have sex and expecting someone else to do what he says
Everything that I say and every day'll be like a holiday
Promising to make every day enjoyable and fun for those around him
I put you in the front seat of my car
Inviting someone to ride in the passenger seat of his car
And roll you round town like a superstar
Showing off and impressing someone by driving around town in his car
Recline your seat and turn up the beat
Encouraging someone to relax and enjoy the ride while listening to music
Number one with a bullet
Claiming to be the best or most successful person in his field or industry
Rollin' down the motherfuckin' back streets
Driving around in less popular or less classy neighborhoods and not caring about it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, SUPERMARKET MUSIC
Written by: CORDOZAR BROADUS, FRANKLYN LEON SMITH, TIMOTHY Z. MOSLEY, WILLIAM A. BLOOM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vexationo
R.I.P. - All the dogs in this video. You all did gods work.
@rify2932
:(
@GameQ0
all doggs go to heaven
@davidrewit
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@ousadinhoo
F
@multipurposebs444
I wish they lived as long as us rip
@theaveragegamer1719
This was the time when each rapper had their own "style".
@maverick9473
cough cough every rapper these days
@stephenodamtten8508
Watching this in 2020 💥💥
@yungbbqsauce4023
@@maverick9473 there are like 3 good modern day rappers