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.
Ten Commandments
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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That you must respect,
and the first commandment is
Thou Shalt not Snitch,
Thou Shalt not infiltrate,
Thou Shalt not purpatrate,
Thou Shalt not Playa hate
Thou Shalt not hold saint
Thou Shalt not be a trick
Thou Shalt not pay a trick
Thou Shalt not disrespect this game
and Thou Shalt not be without their thang
You must respect this game and every aspect of this game,
because if you disrespect this game, then the game will disrespect you,
and you will just be tossed, accordingly
In Snoop Dogg's song "Ten Commandments," he shares a set of rules or principles to adhere to in the game, which can be interpreted as the rap or hip-hop industry, but can also be extended to life in general. The first commandment emphasized is "Thou Shalt not Snitch," highlighting the importance of loyalty and not betraying others' trust. This can be seen as a reflection of the street or gangster code, where keeping silent about illegal activities is highly valued.
The subsequent commandments expand on this notion, emphasizing the importance of not infiltrating or betraying others, not perpetrating or participating in harmful actions, not engaging in player hatred or jealousy, and not compromising trust. The commandments also touch upon the notion of not being a trick, which refers to being easily fooled or manipulated, as well as not disrespecting the game or the culture it represents.
Snoop Dogg emphasizes that respecting the game is crucial, as failure to do so will result in the game disrespecting you in return. When one fails to abide by these commandments, they will be discarded or disregarded accordingly, as there is no place for disrespect in the game.
Overall, the song serves as a reminder to remain loyal, trustworthy, and respectful within the game (or any aspect of life), as failing to do so can have negative consequences in terms of reputation, relationships, and success.
Line by Line Meaning
Theres 10 Commandments in this game,
There are ten principles to abide by in the game (of life or the music industry).
That you must respect,
It is essential to show reverence towards these principles.
and the first commandment is
The initial and most important principle is
Thou Shalt not Snitch,
You should never betray or give up information to authorities.
Thou Shalt not infiltrate,
You must not try to secretly gain access or influence within the game.
Thou Shalt not purpatrate,
Committing illegal acts or crimes within the game is forbidden.
Thou Shalt not Playa hate
One should not show jealousy or envy towards fellow players.
Thou Shalt not hold trust
Do not place your trust in others easily.
Thou Shalt not hold saint
Avoid being overly righteous or self-righteous.
Thou Shalt not be a trick
Do not allow yourself to be easily deceived or manipulated.
Thou Shalt not pay a trick
One should not reward or indulge in deceitful behavior.
Thou Shalt not disrespect this game
Showing disrespect towards the game's rules and values is unacceptable.
and Thou Shalt not be without their thang
You should always have the necessary tools or skills to thrive in the game.
You must respect this game and every aspect of this game,
It is crucial to honor and acknowledge every facet of the game.
because if you disrespect this game, then the game will disrespect you,
If you show disrespect towards the game, it will reciprocate with disrespect towards you.
and you will just be tossed, accordingly
Consequently, you will be discarded or dismissed without value.
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