Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally … Read Full Bio ↴Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, television personality and actor. His music career began in 1992 when he was discovered by Dr. Dre and featured on Dre's solo debut, "Deep Cover", and then on Dre's solo debut album, The Chronic. He has since sold over 23 million albums in the United States and 35 million albums worldwide.

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 That
Snoop Dogg Lyrics

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I pull up, whip low in the Phantom
With the wheels spinnin'
Ladies like
That's that shit
I'm in the back of the club
Blowin' trees
Hands up, head bobbin' like
That's that shit

In the spot where the girls go wild
Dancing tittie-bar style
I'm like
That's that shit
Snoop Dizzle (hey)
Your boy Kells (hey)
Let me hear you say
That's that shit

Let's get this party jumpin'
Me and Kell gon' get it bumpin'
They humpin'
Like when it's over
We gone all get into somethin'
The Dog is fresh
Southside without a vest
Nothin' on my chest
But these ladies up out the midwest
I must confess
That in the Chi is so blessed
Leaving nothing on my mind
But Doggy, you, and safe sex
This ain't a test
You fucking with a cold mess
Meet me in Chicago
Let me get you to this real west
It's real strong
Real fat, and real long
Doggy's in the building
Holdin' something they can feel up on
And once they get it
Something they can build up on
Take that skinny nigga home
Work that feeling till it's gone
Get that home grown
Put that shit on daddy long
I know how you ladies do it
T-shirt with no panties on
Let's get this shit crackin'
Kell and Doggy Dogg in action
If you in here all alone
You might get this dog bone

I pull up, whip low in the Phantom
With the wheels spinnin'
Ladies like
That's that shit
I'm in the back of the club
Blowin' trees
Hands up, head bobbin' like
That's that shit
In the spot where the girls go wild
Dancing tittie-bar style
I'm like
That's that shit
Snoop Dizzle (hey)
Your boy Kells (hey)
Let me hear you say
That's that shit

Dippin' low, six-four
Hundred spokes and chronic smoke
All these ladies on the floor
'Cause they know what we in here for
Dogg and Kelly came to ball
Get your ass up off the wall
Let that middle wiggle
Now make that shit fall
Not just one, but all y'all
Move it like you want it all
Let me see you bounce it for me
Work that shit for Doggy Dogg
You gots to do it
Is that your crew?
Bring 'em too
Come here, let me take you through it
Then once Kelly get into it
We can get this after party
Poppin' everybody
Got themselves another body
Knockin' out
Without protection though
That's my confession
But at the spot
If you just think
Your gonna listen
You can drop it like it's hot
Hold up
I came to cool out
Lay back and get blown
Maybe Henny, maybe gin
A couple shots of Patron
And if you didn't, you missed it
But now it's known
That this cash shit
Kells sing that song

I pull up, whip low in the Phantom
With the wheels spinnin'
Ladies like
That's that shit
I'm in the back of the club
Blowin' trees
Hands up, head bobbin' like
That's that shit
In the spot where the girls go wild
Dancing tittie-bar style
I'm like
That's that shit
Snoop Dizzle (hey)
Your boy Kells (hey)
Let me hear you say
That's that shit

So if you think you got the bomb shit
(Holla at a playa)
(Holla at a playa)
(Holla at a playa)
And if you lookin' for some good sex
(Holla at a playa)
(Holla at a playa)
(Holla at a playa)
Girl, if you ever in the 3-1-2
(Holla at a playa)
(Holla at a playa)
(Holla at a playa)
And if you're ever in the 2-1-3
(Holla at a playa)
(Holla at a playa)
(Holla at a playa)

I pull up, whip low in the Phantom
With the wheels spinnin'
Ladies like
That's that shit
I'm in the back of the club
Blowin' trees
Hands up, head bobbin' like
That's that shit
In the spot where the girls go wild
Dancing tittie-bar style
I'm like
That's that shit
Snoop Dizzle (hey)
Your boy Kells (hey)

Let me hear you say
That's that shit

Overall Meaning

In "That's That," Snoop Dogg and fellow rapper R. Kelly team up to create a club anthem that celebrates the hedonistic pleasures of partying, drinking, and hooking up. The lyrics describe the joy and energy of being in a wild club setting, with Snoop rapping about his lowrider car and the wild ladies dancing tittie-bar style. He then invites listeners to "Get that home grown, put that shit on daddy long," implying that the partygoers are seeking sexual thrills for the night.

The chorus, featuring R. Kelly crooning "That's that shit," reinforces the idea that being in the club, surrounded by beautiful women and good music, is the ultimate experience. The two rappers trade verses, with Snoop's laid-back flow contrasting with Kelly's soulful vocals. The song features a prominent bassline and a beat that encourages dancing and movement, creating a perfect club atmosphere.

Overall, "That's That" is a party anthem that celebrates the joys of hedonism and sexual freedom, while also showcasing the chemistry between Snoop and Kelly's distinct musical styles.

Line by Line Meaning

I pull up, whip low in the Phantom With the wheels spinnin' Ladies like That's that shit
I arrive with my car, Phantom, with spinning wheels and the women admire it, saying it's great.

I'm in the back of the club Blowin' trees Hands up, head bobbin' like That's that shit
I am smoking marijuana in the back of the club, moving my hands and head rhythmically in admiration of it.

In the spot where the girls go wild Dancing tittie-bar style I'm like That's that shit
I am in a place where women dance provocatively and it impresses me.

Snoop Dizzle (hey) Your boy Kells (hey) Let me hear you say That's that shit
Snoop and Kelly are here, and they want to hear the people say 'That's that shit.'

Dippin' low, six-four Hundred spokes and chronic smoke All these ladies on the floor 'Cause they know what we in here for
We are moving low to the ground in a six-four car with hundreds of wheel spokes and marijuana smoke. Women are dancing because they know what we are here for.

Dogg and Kelly came to ball Get your ass up off the wall Let that middle wiggle Now make that shit fall
Snoop and Kelly are here to party, and they want everyone to get up and dance provocatively.

Move it like you want it all Let me see you bounce it for me Work that shit for Doggy Dogg
Dance like you want everything, bounce for me, and impress me with your moves.

And if you didn't, you missed it But now it's known That this cash shit Kells sing that song
If you missed this party, you missed out, but now you know that it was great. Kelly sings about the cash aspect of it.

So if you think you got the bomb shit (Holla at a playa) (Holla at a playa) (Holla at a playa)
If you think you have great stuff, reach out to me.

Girl, if you ever in the 3-1-2 (Holla at a playa) (Holla at a playa) (Holla at a playa) And if you're ever in the 2-1-3 (Holla at a playa) (Holla at a playa) (Holla at a playa)
If you're ever in the 312 or 213 area code, reach out to me.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: STANLEY BERNARD BENTON, CALVIN BROADUS, TRACY LYNN CURRY, ROBERT KELLY, DOMINICK LAMB, NILE GREGORY RODGERS

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