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.
Tha Last Meal Intro
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Yah
[Girls In The Background]
Snoop, Snoop, Snoop
[Snoop]
Hell yah mutha f**kin yah
back acha with some of that real s**t
and they say you cant keep a top dogg down
Woof
Bow Wow
And im sendin this one out to the uhh gangsters,
the ridahs, the ladies, the playas and the macks,
Now this is what i want ya'll to do for me,
Kick back and blaze one up to this s**t.
Ya'll know who the f**k I am,
but if ya dont
im S, N Double O, P
Yes i am
im S, N Double O, P child
Yes I am
im S, N Double O, P
Hell yah baby
Snoopy Snoopy
Sing it girls
Say my name b***h
In this song, Snoop Dogg starts off by acknowledging his audience, referring to them as "niggaz and niggets" and then proceeds to call out to the "gangsters, the ridahs, the ladies, the playas and the macks" while encouraging them to "Kick back and blaze one up to this s**t". He emphasizes his identity as "S, N Double O, P" and repeatedly asserts "Yes I am" to assert his presence and relevance in the rap game. This phrase acts as a confirmation and validation of his identity as an OG in the rap industry.
Throughout the song, Snoop Dogg's attitude is confident and unapologetic, making it clear that he is not afraid to assert his dominance. He calls for respect from his listeners, demanding that they "Say my name b***h". The song can be interpreted as Snoop Dogg asserting his dominance as a top dog in the rap industry and reminding his listeners of his status and legacy.
Line by Line Meaning
Yah
Acknowledgment of the start of the song.
Snoop, Snoop, Snoop
Women in the background call out Snoop's name.
Hell yah mutha f**kin yah
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement for the upcoming track.
what up niggaz and niggets
Greeting his audience, particularly men and women of color.
back acha with some of that real s**t
Returning to the rap game with new, authentic music.
and they say you cant keep a top dogg down
Reinforcing his status as a top rapper despite rumors of his decline.
Woof
An imitation of a dog bark, referencing his nickname and his ferociousness as a rapper.
Bow Wow
A playful reference to Bow Wow, a young rapper who was also known as Lil' Bow Wow at the time.
And im sendin this one out to the uhh gangsters, the ridahs, the ladies, the playas and the macks,
Dedicating this song to a diverse set of people who enjoy rap music.
Now this is what i want ya'll to do for me,
Asking the listeners to participate in a shared activity with him.
Kick back and blaze one up to this s**t.
Encouraging his listeners to relax and smoke marijuana while enjoying his music.
Ya'll know who the f**k I am,
Assuming that his listeners are familiar with his name and work.
but if ya dont im S, N Double O, P
Introducing himself by his stage name, which is made up of the letters S, N, O, and P.
Yes i am
Emphasizing that he is in fact Snoop Dogg.
im S, N Double O, P child
Using the term 'child' as slang to acknowledge someone or something's coolness or awesomeness while also reinforcing his stage name.
Yes I am
Reaffirming his identity as Snoop Dogg.
im S, N Double O, P
Repeating his name again, for added emphasis and impact.
Hell yah baby
Showing joy and excitement for his current status and music.
Snoopy Snoopy
A nickname commonly associated with Snoop Dogg.
Sing it girls
Encouraging the women in the background to vocalize their appreciation of the song.
Say my name b***h
Asserting his status and command over his listeners, specifically requesting the audience to call him by his nickname.
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