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.
That's Tha Homie
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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With the most connected and the most protected
Ya dig?
Would you say my name?
Would you s.. would you say my name?
Would you say my name?
"That's, that's tha homie!"
I can make it everywhere, I I can make it everywhere
That's tha homie!
Everywhere, everywhere!
I I I can make it everywhere
That's tha homie!
Would you say my name?
Would you s, would you say my name?
Would you say my name?
They gon say
"That's, that's tha homie!"
I can make it everywhere, I I can make it everywhere
That's tha homie!
Everywhere, everywhere!
I I I can make it everywhere
That's tha homie!
Everywhere I go I love tha people know my name
It's cha bigg homie Snoopy, just tell 'em you're with me
I gotta the partner outta Vegas, hook up on the stripaz
He like to call them show-girlz, but Snoopy neva' tip
I gotta homie outta Rino, he like to play Pockino
The song "That's Tha Homie" by Snoop Dogg is a high-energy rap song about Snoop's status as a well-connected and respected figure, particularly in the context of the hip-hop world. The repeated refrain of "Would you say my name? They gon say 'That's tha homie!'" conveys a sense of recognition and validation, as Snoop asserts his place at the top of the game. The lines "I can make it everywhere" and "Everywhere I go I love tha people know my name" continue this theme of Snoop's expansive reach and influence.
The second verse of the song introduces two of Snoop's "homies," or close friends and associates. The first is a partner in Vegas who appears to frequent strip clubs and may engage in various illicit activities. The second is from Reno and likes to play the card game Pockino, which emphasizes a sense of camaraderie and shared interests among Snoop's inner circle. Overall, the song celebrates Snoop's status as a powerful and well-connected figure in the hip-hop world, as well as his loyalty to those close to him.
Line by Line Meaning
Danger!
This situation could potentially be dangerous.
With the most connected and the most protected
I have the most resources and support to help me succeed.
Ya dig?
Do you understand what I'm saying?
Would you say my name?
Do you recognize and acknowledge me?
Would you s.. would you say my name?
Can you please say my name?
They gon say
"That's, that's tha homie!"
Others will recognize and praise me as a loyal friend.
I can make it everywhere, I I can make it everywhere
That's tha homie!
Everywhere, everywhere!
I I I can make it everywhere
That's tha homie!
My reputation and connections allow me to succeed no matter where I go, and people will recognize me as a trusted ally.
Everywhere I go I love tha people know my name
It's cha bigg homie Snoopy, just tell 'em you're with me
I enjoy being famous and well-known, and I will vouch for you if you are my friend.
I gotta the partner outta Vegas, hook up on the stripaz
He like to call them show-girlz, but Snoopy neva' tip
I have a friend who works in Las Vegas, and he enjoys spending time with strippers, but I refuse to give them money.
I gotta homie outta Rino, he like to play Pockino
I have a friend from Reno who enjoys playing the card game Pokeno.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Marcella Christina Araica, Calvin Cordazor Broadus, Floyd Nathaniel Hills
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Irish O connell
This the jam go on snoop you always bring the dope tracks
U.G.P. Productions
This is What I call music, This SHIT IS OFF THE HOOK
youvebeenspooked
5reeal
Nini Daniels
Right on right on
Patrick Ribeiro
Muito louco esse clipe,ele e o melhor snoop dog,.
Middleasternbeauty
Went to Beirut this summer! It was the most amazing timeSky Bar is one of the best clubs in the worldbeats anything in Los Angeles. So glad Snoop shot his video there! Thats the HOMIE!
Paulo Augusto
Snoop has respect really in everywhere, i'm here salute him in 2022 straight from Brasil.
RafaelDayLaGhetto
never heard snoop do this type of music b4 n its pretty gd n damn hard 2
silk slim
WOW this song is wicked uncle Snoop is the best ever
STREETKINGDOM1
snoops new album will be great , can't wait for malice n wonderland , game's red album and dre detox!!!!!