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.
Snoop D.O. Double G )
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Yeah! You know how we do
A lil' something for the non-believers
For the underachievers
Y'all know what time it is
Big Snoop Dogg up in this motherfucker one time
I want y'all to sing this shit wit me
It go like this, check it out.
[Chorus: x2]
Snoop D.O. Double G, the way you rip so love-ely
It sound so viciously
When the thump in the trunk go, bump, bump, bump
Everybody put your hands to the motherfucking center
Baby girl go on an' pull ya weave back, D-O-G, oh yeah, he back
And I'm steppin' out the all-blue Lee-zac
Word on the streets, yeah nigga, I got the feedback
I don't trip off, I get the tip off
Befo' it rip off, yeah homie, I'm the Biz-oss
I got them finger-lickin' chickens wit the siz-auce
And one of my hoes known to cut ya dick off
Leave ya stuck in the land of the liz-ost
I'm back at the mayn-sion, cold as the friz-ost
Sittin' on ten acres, dog, wit a kiz-ost
A whole lot to you, but a lil' nothing to me
That's what you get, for fuckin' wit me
Ain't that right, Sha Money from the D-P-see
G-Unit!
You know I'm down with them boys
I clown wit them boys
Don't fuck around wit them boys, 'cause they down wit the
[Chorus]
Stop! Wait! Now let me give it to ya
This is the proper hip-hopper, it get into ya
I know you liking it, loving it, or you feelin' it
D.O. Double Gizzel, oh yeah, cous' be killin' it
Who the only nigga that you can call on?
When ya favorite rapper fall off, the Big Dogg, fall on
10, 11, 12, or was it 13?
How many years a nigga been in the game, and I'm still so clean
I'm flippin' up the game and shit
I maintain my thing wit this
And I, never hesitate to bang a bitch
I'm having millions, and I'm still banging Crip
Um, um, wouldn't you believe it?
Even after achievin', got a deal wit the heathens
But, as long as I'm breathing
I'ma keep walking like Jesus
My name is
[Hook]
"Whatchu gone next, how you gone say it
When yo album come out dawg, I can't wait to play it
Tell the truth, my nigga, I love all ya work"
Well, from me to you low, welcome to the Church
Mi casa, su casa
So, get ya drank on and smoke on nigga, go on an' boss up
You can holla at baby, it's ok to me
Then I love it when them motherfuckers say to me
[Chorus]
[Snoop]
Yeah! Sha Money, representin' G-Unit, good lookin' my nigga
As usual, it's a DPG-Unit connection
You know how we do it
A lil' something for the non-believers
For the underachievers
Snoop D.O. Double G
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's song "Snoop D.O. Double G" is a celebration of his talents and his longevity in the rap game. He acknowledges his status as a boss in the industry, with the line "I'm the Biz-oss," while also poking fun at himself with lines like "word on the streets, yeah nigga, I got the feedback." The chorus, with its catchy repetition of "bump, bump, bump," urges listeners to feel the energy that Snoop creates with his music.
Throughout the song, Snoop also references his affiliation with the Crips gang, as evidenced in the line "I'm having millions, and I'm still banging Crip." This is notable as he has long been linked to gang culture and has faced criticism for glorifying a dangerous lifestyle.
Overall, "Snoop D.O. Double G" is a self-referential and celebratory track that showcases Snoop Dogg's undeniable charisma and talent.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah! You know how we do
I'm back and ready to entertain
A lil' something for the non-believers
This song is for those who doubted me
For the underachievers
This song is for those who feel they haven't reached their potential
Y'all know what time it is
It's time for me to show what I'm made of
Big Snoop Dogg up in this motherfucker one time
I'm here and I'm going to make a statement
I want y'all to sing this shit wit me
Join in and enjoy the ride
It go like this, check it out.
Here's the chorus, pay attention
Snoop D.O. Double G, the way you rip so love-ely
My flow is smooth and captivating
It sound so viciously
My rhymes are powerful and fierce
When the thump in the trunk go, bump, bump, bump
The beat drops and makes you want to move
Everybody put your hands to the motherfucking center
Let's get hyped and show some energy
Baby girl go on an' pull ya weave back, D-O-G, oh yeah, he back
Get ready and show some respect because I'm back
And I'm steppin' out the all-blue Lee-zac
I'm rocking all blue and looking sharp
Word on the streets, yeah nigga, I got the feedback
People are talking about me and giving me positive reviews
I don't trip off, I get the tip off
I stay ahead of the game and know what's going on
Befo' it rip off, yeah homie, I'm the Biz-oss
I'm the boss and won't let anything go wrong
I got them finger-lickin' chickens wit the siz-auce
I have attractive women who are loyal to me and love what I bring to the table
And one of my hoes known to cut ya dick off
One of my women is known to be dangerous and shouldn't be messed with
Leave ya stuck in the land of the liz-ost
She'll leave you in a bad situation and you won't know what to do
I'm back at the mayn-sion, cold as the friz-ost
I'm back at my mansion and feeling cool and confident
Sittin' on ten acres, dog, wit a kiz-ost
I have a lot of land and wealth, but it's nothing to me
A whole lot to you, but a lil' nothing to me
My wealth doesn't define me; it's just a part of who I am
That's what you get, for fuckin' wit me
If you mess with me, you can expect the consequences
Ain't that right, Sha Money from the D-P-see
I'm acknowledging and giving shoutouts to my collaborators
G-Unit!
I'm repping G-Unit and proud of it
You know I'm down with them boys
I'm loyal and supportive of my crew
I clown wit them boys
I have fun with my crew and am always joking around
Don't fuck around wit them boys, 'cause they down wit the
Don't mess with us because we're a force to be reckoned with
Stop! Wait! Now let me give it to ya
Hold on and get ready for me to lay down some more rhymes
This is the proper hip-hopper, it get into ya
My music is authentic and will penetrate your soul
I know you liking it, loving it, or you feelin' it
You can't deny that my music is good and you're enjoying it
D.O. Double Gizzel, oh yeah, cous' be killin' it
I'm bringing the heat and killing it with my rhymes
Who the only nigga that you can call on?
I'm the one you can trust and count on
When ya favorite rapper fall off, the Big Dogg, fall on
When other rappers decline, I'm still going strong
10, 11, 12, or was it 13?
I've been in the game for a long time and have lost count
How many years a nigga been in the game, and I'm still so clean
I've been in the game for a while, but I'm still fresh and relevant
I'm flippin' up the game and shit
I'm changing the game and making it my own
I maintain my thing wit this
I stay true to my style and keep doing what I do best
And I, never hesitate to bang a bitch
I'm not afraid to go after what I want, even if it means taking risks
I'm having millions, and I'm still banging Crip
I've achieved a lot of success, but I'm still loyal to my roots
Um, um, wouldn't you believe it?
It's hard to believe I've come this far, but here I am
Even after achievin', got a deal wit the heathens
Even with all my success, I still have my haters and critics
But, as long as I'm breathing
As long as I'm alive and making music, I don't care what others say
I'ma keep walking like Jesus
I'm staying true to myself and staying strong, like Jesus
My name is
I'm Snoop Dogg, and you know who I am
Whatchu gone next, how you gone say it
What's my next move and what's my plan?
When yo album come out dawg, I can't wait to play it
I can't wait to hear your new music
Tell the truth, my nigga, I love all ya work
Truthfully, I appreciate and enjoy all the music you make
Well, from me to you low, welcome to the Church
From me to you, welcome to my world and my way of doing things
Mi casa, su casa
My home is your home
So, get ya drank on and smoke on nigga, go on an' boss up
Relax and enjoy yourself, and take charge of your life
You can holla at baby, it's ok to me
If you need anything, you can always come to me
Then I love it when them motherfuckers say to me
I enjoy when others show me respect and appreciation
Sha Money, representin' G-Unit, good lookin' my nigga
Big shoutout to Sha Money for representing G-Unit
As usual, it's a DPG-Unit connection
DPG and G-Unit are connecting again and making great music
You know how we do it
We're here to entertain and have a good time
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, MICHAEL J CLERVOIX, ROBERT SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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