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 4ร 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 โ 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"โthat 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 โ 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.
Tha Eastsidaz
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Never had a site to rhyme, but I'm still mobbin
Goldie Loc-
Dope dealers, to the fullest
I keep my glock, stuffed with rocks, so watch out for the bullets
Eastside, young nigga sportin them chucks
Never givin a fuck, so watch out for the come up
Ride wit my niggas fool we gon die for this
No need to be a punk just dump when I say so
Empty the clip another block let's go
I don't give a fuck about some posted what
So see slide me the mac so I can rip shit up
We ain't finished with this mission so listen to what's crackin
We ain't rollin wit you niggas that's scared to do the jackin
The plan don't stop nigga, fuck the cops
If a nigga snitch he the first nigga to drop
That's all my game, we ride like macked up trucks
You know them niggas on the eastside be givin it up
Just blast for me, and I'ma blast for you
When I'm in jail, get cash, and I'ma mash for you
That's on the real homeboy don't let me down
I clown homeboy and I bang the pound
(Chorus) x2
Tray Deee-
We Tha Eastsidaz, what define us, is we ridaz
And when we come through real niggas stand beside us
Killers, cutthroats, and knivers
Bringin it the livest, and leavin no survivors
Tray Deee-
I still wear the same pair of khakis least three days
Nappy ass french braids and it ain't no thang
Hang with motherfuckers wanted for all types of crimes
Plus them little bitty niggas on they bikes wit nines
On the grind no I rhyme nigga times is hard
Got jugs of water buried all across my yard
One time on my line tryin ta find a cause
Toss a nigga in the street and reach up under my balls
Guns cocked, mug shots, cell blocks and locked down
But I done made it too far to stop now
Results of a banger, to most I'ma danger
No hope for those who come to close to the chamber
Bitches lovin I'ma gangster so fuck it
No matta if I hafta I get at em in a bucket
Tuckin in my shirt and all that shit don't work
First look, say I'ma crook that did dirt for the turf
High talk, high walk, when I stalk the street
Gurantee who try to see me come across the feet
It's a eastside lifestyle, wild and foul
Goin out, puttin it down sayin fuck the trial
Aim is to be famous wit major loot
A gang of juice, in case I gots to bring the troops
And everybody know the eastside the craziest
So motherfuckers know it ain't no fadin this
(Chorus) x2
The lyrics of Snoop Dogg's song Tha Eastsidaz are a reflection of the gang culture that exists in East Los Angeles. The song portrays the Eastside as a place of violence, where the rules of society do not apply. The first verse talks about the rapper's life as a gangster, "mobbin, straight billin through the eastside." He describes his lack of opportunities to pursue anything else, "Never had a site to rhyme" but he's still "mobbin."
The second verse by Goldie Loc talks about the same theme, glorifying the gang life and the violence that comes with it. He talks about his readiness to use his gun, "I keep my glock, stuffed with rocks, so watch out for the bullets." He also emphasizes his loyalty to his Eastside gang, willing to die for it, "Ride wit my niggas fool we gon die for this." The chorus by Tray Deee reinforces the idea that they are "Tha Eastsidaz," known for their violent and ruthless actions.
The lyrics also highlight the lack of opportunities and resources in East Los Angeles, leading people to resort to a life of crime. Tray Deee mentions that he still wears the same pair of khakis for at least three days and has "jugs of water buried all across my yard." The reference to guns and prison life shows that the Eastside gang culture is deeply ingrained in Tray's life and he has accepted it as his reality.
Overall, the lyrics of Tha Eastsidaz reflect the harsh realities of life in East Los Angeles, where gang culture is prevalent, and violence is a way of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Mobbin, straight billin through the eastside
I'm cruising confidently through the eastside with a sense of power and dominance.
Never had a site to rhyme, but I'm still mobbin
I never had any formal training in music, but that doesn't stop me from living my life as a boss.
Dope dealers, to the fullest
I'm a hardcore dealer of illegal drugs and I take my job very seriously.
I keep my glock, stuffed with rocks, so watch out for the bullets
My gun is loaded with rocks of cocaine, so don't mess with me unless you want to get shot.
Eastside, young nigga sportin them chucks
I'm a young man from the eastside, proudly wearing my Chuck Taylor sneakers.
Never givin a fuck, so watch out for the come up
I don't care about anything or anyone, so beware of my ruthlessness and my plans to get rich quickly.
Them eastside niggas be the crip, crip, craziest
We are the wildest, most unpredictable, and most violent group of Crips from the eastside.
Ride wit my niggas fool we gon die for this
I'm loyal to my friends and together we would stand by each other even if it meant sacrificing our lives.
No need to be a punk just dump when I say so
Don't be a coward, just follow my orders to start shooting when I tell you to.
Empty the clip another block let's go
Shoot all your bullets in this location and then let's quickly move to another block.
I don't give a fuck about some posted what
I don't care about any signs or laws that might restrict my actions.
So see slide me the mac so I can rip shit up
Give me the machine gun so I can destroy everything in my path.
We ain't finished with this mission so listen to what's crackin
We still have unfinished business, so pay attention to our plans and movements.
We ain't rollin wit you niggas that's scared to do the jackin
We don't associate with weak and fearful individuals who can't handle committing robberies and other criminal acts.
The plan don't stop nigga, fuck the cops
We won't let the police interfere with our plans and we don't respect their authority.
If a nigga snitch he the first nigga to drop
If anyone betrays us by talking to the police, they will be the first to suffer the consequences and be killed.
That's all my game, we ride like macked up trucks
This is how I play the game, with strength and intimidation like heavily armed trucks.
You know them niggas on the eastside be givin it up
The people on the eastside are known for their energy and vibrance.
Just blast for me, and I'ma blast for you
If you have my back in a fight, I'll defend you with all my might.
When I'm in jail, get cash, and I'ma mash for you
If I ever get locked up, make sure to keep making money and I'll continue to fight for you from inside prison.
That's on the real homeboy don't let me down
I'm serious about this, my friend, so don't disappoint me.
I clown homeboy and I bang the pound
I joke around with my friends and also give them fist bumps.
We Tha Eastsidaz, what define us, is we ridaz
We are the Eastsidaz, and our identity is defined by our reputation as risk takers and renegades.
And when we come through real niggas stand beside us
People who know what we're about respect and support us when we arrive.
Killers, cutthroats, and knivers
We are tough and brutal, willing to do whatever it takes to survive and thrive.
Bringin it the livest, and leavin no survivors
We bring the most intense energy to the game and refuse to let anyone stop us, even if it means killing them.
I still wear the same pair of khakis least three days
I am so focused on my goals that I don't even care about my personal hygiene or appearance.
Nappy ass french braids and it ain't no thang
My hair is unkempt and in braids, but I don't care because it's not important to me.
Hang with motherfuckers wanted for all types of crimes
I associate with dangerous and notorious criminals who are wanted by the police.
Plus them little bitty niggas on they bikes wit nines
I also have young, small accomplices who ride bicycles and carry guns with them.
On the grind no I rhyme nigga times is hard
I'm on a constant hustle, selling drugs and committing crimes because life is tough and I need to survive.
Got jugs of water buried all across my yard
I have hidden stashes of drugs in my yard to keep them safe from the police.
One time on my line tryin ta find a cause
The cops are watching me and trying to catch me doing something illegal.
Toss a nigga in the street and reach up under my balls
When the police try to search me or my friends, I'll fight them and even hide drugs in my underwear.
Guns cocked, mug shots, cell blocks and locked down
I constantly face violence, arrest, and imprisonment in my life of crime.
But I done made it too far to stop now
I am too invested in the game to quit at this point.
Results of a banger, to most I'ma danger
I am a dangerous and feared member of the community because of my criminal activities.
No hope for those who come to close to the chamber
Anyone who gets too close to me or my gun will face dire consequences.
Bitches lovin I'ma gangster so fuck it
Women are attracted to my tough and bad-boy persona, so I'll keep playing that role.
No matta if I hafta I get at em in a bucket
I'll go after anyone who crosses me or gets in the way, even if it means using brutal and inhumane methods.
Tuckin in my shirt and all that shit don't work
I don't care about looking respectable, so trying to dress properly is useless for me.
First look, say I'ma crook that did dirt for the turf
People judge me as a criminal based on my appearance and actions in my neighborhood.
High talk, high walk, when I stalk the street
I walk with confidence and authority when I'm out on the streets, acting like a king of the neighborhood.
Gurantee who try to see me come across the feet
Anyone who messes with me will face physical violence and punishment.
It's a eastside lifestyle, wild and foul
This is just how we live and do things in the eastside, with reckless abandon and disregard for societal norms.
Goin out, puttin it down sayin fuck the trial
We are willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish our goals, even if it means avoiding a court trial and resorting to violence.
Aim is to be famous wit major loot
Our ultimate goal is to become rich and famous through our criminal activities.
A gang of juice, in case I gots to bring the troops
We have plenty of firearms and drugs at our disposal in case we need to intimidate or bribe others to join us.
And everybody know the eastside the craziest
The eastside is known to be the wildest and most violent area, and we embrace and own that reputation.
So motherfuckers know it ain't no fadin this
No matter what others try to do to stop us, we know we are invincible and unstoppable in our pursuit of wealth and power.
Lyrics ยฉ BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, CECIL WOMACK, JEFFREY ANDREW FORTSON, KEIWAN SPILLMAN, TRACEY DAVIS
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Justin Whu
Me and My cousins used to keep this movie on repeat....this joint will always be dope
P.s: Suga Free freestyle was one of the best parts
Baagchasin.j
this movie hard asf, good smoking movie 2
Phase134
Fn whole movie is dope
BrownsvilleBaby_Est.1991
I wanna go home.Yes I do.I wanna go home!!!!!!
Thomas Askew
That's what's up
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Trent Yates
I wish they made low budget hood films like this again. These are worth watching.
Dmcfail 98
@Gangsta Mack too many of them kinda movies out there ๐ญ
Antoshka Komarov
@Bashire Brown lmao this movie so funny, hehe :P
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