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.
Somethin Bout Yo Bidness
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Something about yo' business, I really don't understand
But if you keep on teasing me girl, I'm gon' be your man
Something about yo' business, I really don't understand
But if you keep on teasing me girl, I'm gon' change your plan
[Snoop Dogg]
You got yo' thing, and I got mine
If you, gimme them digits let me holla at you baby
Stop playing games, let's do this damn thing
Cause you the whole thing, with the candles and the ice
And then the champagne, whoot wham bing bing bang bang!
Now, what's love got to do with this?
Cause if you cool with this I'm through with this
Baby is we doing this?
[Chorus]
I know when you'll change your mind,
That's when your rent is due (when your rent is due)
And you're many months behind
How's that to treat your friend
With that attitude.. you can leave it all behind
[Chorus]
[Snoop Dogg]
You say that you don't, you say that you won't
I think that you will, cause girl I'm way too real
And every girl need a G, and we see G
I saw you looking at me, when I was with Warren G
You peeping not speaking and that's freaking me out
It's something bout yo bidness baby and it's flipping me out
I really can't understand why it's so easy, for you to tease me
'Fore it's over, you'll be Miss Snoop Deezy
[Chorus: x3]
In Snoop Dogg's song "Somethin Bout Yo Bidness", the artist expresses his confusion towards the woman's business or personal affairs. He is drawn to her and is willing to commit to a relationship with her if she stops playing games and teasing him. The chorus is repetitive and emphasizes the confusion he feels about the woman's mysterious business.
Snoop Dogg then goes on to explain that he can give her everything she wants if she gives him her digits and they can start a relationship. He states that he is not interested in love but simply wants to do "this damn thing". He sees himself as the "G" that every girl needs and believes that the woman in question won't be able to resist him for long.
The lyrics also reveal Snoop Dogg's suspicion towards the woman's intentions as he believes she is only interested in him for his wealth. He critiques her for neglecting her rent and bills, stating that she could leave it all behind as a result of her attitude. The song ends with Snoop Dogg declaring that the woman will be his in the end, referring to himself as "Snoop Deezy".
Line by Line Meaning
Something about yo' business, I really don't understand
I can't quite comprehend what you're up to with your life
But if you keep on teasing me girl, I'm gon' be your man
If you keep flirting with me, I'll become your lover
You got yo' thing, and I got mine
You have your life and I have mine
You see, I can give it to you like all the time
I can provide for you continuously
If you, gimme them digits let me holla at you baby
If you give me your phone number, let's talk
Stop playing games, let's do this damn thing
Stop flirting and let's begin a relationship
Cause you the whole thing, with the candles and the ice
You have everything I want, with romance and luxury
And then the champagne, whoot wham bing bing bang bang!
And even the finest drinks to enjoy
Now, what's love got to do with this?
Why does love have to be involved in our relationship?
Cause if you cool with this I'm through with this
If you agree to just casual dating, that's fine with me
Baby is we doing this?
Shall we become a couple?
I know when you'll change your mind,
I can guess when you will reconsider
That's when your rent is due (when your rent is due)
When you have a financial obligation to meet
And you're many months behind
And you're behind on paying your bills
How's that to treat your friend
Is that how you treat your loved ones?
With that attitude.. you can leave it all behind
With that attitude, you can depart from my life
You say that you don't, you say that you won't
You claim that you won't be with me
I think that you will, cause girl I'm way too real
But I think you will, as I am sincere and genuine
And every girl need a G, and we see G
Every girl needs a gangsta, and I'm the one you see
I saw you looking at me, when I was with Warren G
I noticed you checking me out when I was with Warren G
You peeping not speaking and that's freaking me out
You're spying on me but not talking and it's disturbing me
It's something bout yo bidness baby and it's flipping me out
There's something about your life that's unsettling me
I really can't understand why it's so easy, for you to tease me
I don't know why you're flirting with me so easily
'Fore it's over, you'll be Miss Snoop Deezy
Before long, you'll be Mrs. Snoop Dogg
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, GEORGE ARCHIE, RAPHAEL SAADIQ
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