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 Shiznit Intro
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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When I take the Nina Ross ya know I gotta ta have it
I lay back in the cut retain myself
Think about the shit, and I'm thinking wealth
How can I makes my grip
And how should I make that nigga straight slip
Set trip, gotta get him for his grip
As I dip around the corner, now I'm on a-nother
Snoop Doggy Dogg with the caviar
In the back of the limo no demo, this is the real
Breaking niggas down like Evander Holyfield, chill
To the next Episode
I make money, and I really don't love hoes
Tell ya the truth, I swoop in the Coupe
I used to sell loot, I used to shoot hoops
But now I, make, hits, every single day
With, that nigga, the diggy Dr. Dre
So lay back in the cut, motherfucker 'fore you get shot
It's 1-8-7 on a motherfucking cop
Boy it's getting hot, yes indeed it is
Snoop Dogg on the mic I'm about as crazy as Biz
Markie, spark the, chronic bud real quick
And let me get into some fly gangsta shit
Yeah, I lay back, stay back in the cut
Niggas try to play the D-O-G like a mutt
I got a little message, don't try to see Snoop
I'm fin to fuck a bitch, what's her name it's Luke
You tried to see me, on the TV, you'se a B.G.
D-O-double-G, yes I'ma O.G.
You can't see my homey Dr. Dre
So what the fuck a nigga like you gotta say
Gotta take a trip to the MIA
And serve your ass with a motherfucking AK
You, can't, see, the D-O-double-G, 'cause that be me
I'm serving um, swerving in the Coupe
The Lexus, flexes, from Long Beach to Texas
Sexist, hoes, they want to get with his
'Cause Snoop Dogg is the shit, bitch!
I'm somewhat brain boggled
So I look to the microphone and slowly start to wobble
Grab it, have it, stick it to the plug
It's Snoop, Doggy, I got a got a fat dub
Sack of the chronic in my back pocket loc
Need myself a lighter so I can't take a smoke
I toke everyday, I loc everyday
With the P-O-you-N-D and my nigga Dr. Dre
Lay back in the cut, like I told your ass
Gimme the microphone and let me hit you with a blast
I got a little cousin by the name of Daz
And bitches who fuck him, gimme the ass
'Cause they know about the shit that we be going through
And they know about the shit that I be putting up
And they be knowing bout the shit I do when I'm on the mic
'Cause Snoop Dogg is Trump tight like a virgin, the surgeon
Is Dr. Drizzay, so lizzay, and plizzay
With D-O-double-Gizzay the fly human being seeing
No I'm not European being all I can
When I put the motherfucking mic in my hand, and
You don't understand when I'm kicking
'Cause Snoop is on the mic and I gets wicked, follow me
Listen to me, 'cause I do you like you want to be done
Snoop Doggy Dogg on this three two one, umm
Dumb, diddy-dumb here I come
With the gat and the guitar was strung, I'm
Not that lunatic nigga who you thought I was
When I caught you slipping, I'm gon catch you then I peel your cap
Snapped back, relax
Ya better not be slipping with them deez on the '83 Cadillac
So we gonna smoke a ounce to this
G's up hoes down while you motherfuckers bounce to this
In Tha Shiznit Intro, Snoop Dogg is talking about his life, aspirations and how he made his fortune. He starts the song by mentioning how he takes what he wants, and that he needs money so that he can get wealth. The lyrics, “I lay back in the cut retain myself / Think about the shit, and I'm thinking wealth” tell us that he takes his time and strategizes when it comes to making money, rather than rushing. He then talks about how he’s constantly on the lookout for his next opportunity to make some cash. He’s always thinking about how he can make money, even when he’s not actively trying to do so.
Snoop Dogg goes on to talk about how his life has changed since he made it big in the music industry. He says he’s “breaking niggas down like Evander Holyfield” meaning that he’s untouchable, powerful, and intimidating. He then says, “It's 1-8-7 on a motherfucking cop” indicating that he’s taking no prisoners and that he’s not afraid to do whatever it takes to maintain his position of power. The second verse addresses anyone who might be trying to get in his way or challenge him. He’s reminding anyone who might doubt his abilities or try to bring him down that he’s not someone to mess with. He’s one of the most iconic rappers in the industry and he knows it.
Line by Line Meaning
Popping, stopping, hopping like a rabbit
Moving quickly and effortlessly like a rabbit
When I take the Nina Ross ya know I gotta ta have it
When I pick up my gun, I must have it
I lay back in the cut retain myself
I keep a low profile and keep to myself
Think about the shit, and I'm thinking wealth
I contemplate how I can make more money
How can I makes my grip
How can I improve my financial situation
And how should I make that nigga straight slip
And how can I trick my enemy into a vulnerable position
Set trip, gotta get him for his grip
I must steal the money from my enemy
As I dip around the corner, now I'm on a-nother
As I turn the corner, I am moving onto a new objective
Mission, wishing, upon a star
Focusing on my goal and dreaming of achieving it
Snoop Doggy Dogg with the caviar
Snoop Doggy Dogg living a luxurious life with expensive food
In the back of the limo no demo, this is the real
Riding in a luxurious car with no demo, this is the real deal
Breaking niggas down like Evander Holyfield, chill
I'm taking down my enemies in a similar fashion to Evander Holyfield, so relax
To the next Episode
Moving onto the next task or objective
I make money, and I really don't love hoes
I make money, and I'm not interested in prostitutes
Tell ya the truth, I swoop in the Coupe
To be honest, I ride in a sporty car
I used to sell loot, I used to shoot hoops
I used to be a drug dealer, I used to play basketball
But now I, make, hits, every single day
But now, I make hit music every day
With, that nigga, the diggy Dr. Dre
With Dr. Dre, my collaborator and friend
So lay back in the cut, motherfucker 'fore you get shot
Be cautious and stay out of trouble or you will get harmed
It's 1-8-7 on a motherfucking cop
It's a warning to watch out for the police or death may come
Boy it's getting hot, yes indeed it is
The situation is getting heated and intense
Snoop Dogg on the mic I'm about as crazy as Biz
I am performing on the microphone with a wild style like Biz Markie
Markie, spark the, chronic bud real quick
Markie, light up the high-quality marijuana quickly
And let me get into some fly gangsta shit
And let me start performing some cool and tough music
Yeah, I lay back, stay back in the cut
I keep a low profile and remain hidden
Niggas try to play the D-O-G like a mutt
People attempt to treat me with disrespect like a dog
I got a little message, don't try to see Snoop
I have a message, don't try to confront me
I'm fin to fuck a bitch, what's her name it's Luke
I'm about to have sex with a woman whose name is Luke
You tried to see me, on the TV, you'se a B.G.
You attempted to view me on the television, but you are a beginner gangster
D-O-double-G, yes I'ma O.G.
I am a true original gangster
You can't see my homey Dr. Dre
You can't outshine my friend Dr. Dre
So what the fuck a nigga like you gotta say
So why should I care about your opinion
Gotta take a trip to the MIA
I must travel to Miami
And serve your ass with a motherfucking AK
And take you down with a powerful AK-47 gun
You, can't, see, the D-O-double-G, 'cause that be me
You can't compete with the original Gangsta rapper, Snoop Doggy Dogg
I'm serving um, swerving in the Coupe
I am delivering excellent music while driving in my car
The Lexus, flexes, from Long Beach to Texas
My luxury Lexus car shines everywhere from Long Beach to Texas
Sexist, hoes, they want to get with his
Women want to have sex with me
'Cause Snoop Dogg is the shit, bitch!
Because Snoop Doggy Dogg is the best
I'm somewhat brain boggled
I am confused or disoriented mentally
So I look to the microphone and slowly start to wobble
I turn to the microphone and start to sway and wobble
Grab it, have it, stick it to the plug
Grab the microphone, take control, and connect to the beat
It's Snoop, Doggy, I got a got a fat dub
It's Snoop Doggy Dogg, I have a large quantity of marijuana
Sack of the chronic in my back pocket loc
I carry a bag of high-quality marijuana in my back pocket
Need myself a lighter so I can't take a smoke
I need a lighter to light up the marijuana so I can smoke it
I toke everyday, I loc everyday
I smoke marijuana every day
With the P-O-you-N-D and my nigga Dr. Dre
With a pound of marijuana and my friend Dr. Dre
Lay back in the cut, like I told your ass
Keep a low profile like I advised you before
Gimme the microphone and let me hit you with a blast
Give me the microphone and let me perform an amazing rap
I got a little cousin by the name of Daz
I have a young relative named Daz
And bitches who fuck him, gimme the ass
Women who have sex with Daz, have sex with me too
'Cause they know about the shit that we be going through
They understand and relate to our situation
And they know about the shit that I be putting up
They know about the adversity I face
And they be knowing bout the shit I do when I'm on the mic
They are aware of my incredible performances on the microphone
'Cause Snoop Dogg is Trump tight like a virgin, the surgeon
Because Snoop Doggy Dogg is excellent and precise like a virgin and a surgeon
Is Dr. Drizzay, so lizzay, and plizzay
It is Dr. Dre, so amazing, cool and smooth
With D-O-double-Gizzay the fly human being seeing
With me, Snoop Doggy Dogg, the cool and stylish human being
No I'm not European being all I can
I'm not pretending to be someone else or anything different
When I put the motherfucking mic in my hand, and
When I grab the microphone and start performing
You don't understand when I'm kicking
You may not fully grasp the extent of my amazing performances
'Cause Snoop is on the mic and I gets wicked, follow me
Because I am performing on the microphone and I am amazing, follow my lead
Listen to me, 'cause I do you like you want to be done
Listen to me, because I will rap in a way that you will enjoy
Snoop Doggy Dogg on this three two one, umm
Snoop Doggy Dogg performing on the microphone
Dumb, diddy-dumb here I come
Here I am, ready to perform
With the gat and the guitar was strung, I'm
I have a gun and a guitar, and I'm about to perform
Not that lunatic nigga who you thought I was
I'm not the crazy person you may have mistaken me for
When I caught you slipping, I'm gon catch you then I peel your cap
When I find you off-guard, I will attack you and shoot you in the head
Snapped back, relax
Relax and calm down
Ya better not be slipping with them deez on the '83 Cadillac
Don't be caught off-guard, especially while driving an old Cadillac
So we gonna smoke a ounce to this
We are going to smoke a large amount of marijuana to celebrate
G's up hoes down while you motherfuckers bounce to this
Gangsters are together while prostitutes scatter and everyone is enjoying the music
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDRE YOUNG, CORDOZAR BROADUS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@seanjohnson9734
Dre's beats & Snoop's lyrics = GOLD
@kinggunner6359
I remember buying this on cassette from the market when I was like 12, I’m 39 now and shit bangs hard as fuck.
@Robinhood-ci3dk
you just told my story word for word.
@WildsDreams45
Oh shit!
You guys had electricity back in those days? Wtf!
@Jim26D
Back when the parental advisory sticker meant you were getting a classic album
@GrandpaRust
Same but 43
@thatguyfrom313
When I listen to this and Snoop's flow it's like I'm waiting on him to snap back to it....Then I wake up ,realize this Snoop will never come back.This Snoop snap on this.My fav
@robdr.arksfinest2918
And this was all freestyle
@Tomsm8
yea he still aint comeback. he fucked up. doggystyle was full of sweet tracks
@HHock_
this whole album is a masterpiece