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 feat. R.Kelly
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

The lyrics to Snoop Dogg feat. R. Kelly's "That's That S***" describe a party scene with Snoop and Kells in the club, surrounded by beautiful women and smoking trees. The song exudes a laid-back vibe, as Snoop and Kells encourage everyone to let loose, dance, and have a good time. The chorus repeats the phrase, "That's that shit," which is a phrase often used to describe something that is particularly good or enjoyable. The song includes references to different cities such as Chicago and Los Angeles, alluding to the idea that the party scene is not just contained to one place. The song is also quite sexual in nature, with Snoop and Kells talking about their desires for women and their willingness to engage in sexual activities.

Overall, "That's That S***" is a perfect party anthem, encouraging listeners to let go of their inhibitions and just have fun. The catchy chorus and the infectious beat ensures that listeners will find themselves nodding their heads along to the rhythm. The song also showcases Snoop and Kells' signature styles, with Snoop's smooth, laid-back flow and Kells' soulful, R&B-infused vocals creating a perfect blend that makes for a great listening experience.

Line by Line Meaning

I pull up, whip low in the Phantom
I arrive in my low-riding Phantom and make an entrance

With the wheels spinnin'
My wheels are spinning, catching everyone's attention

Ladies like That's that shit
The ladies are impressed and attracted to my style

I'm in the back of the club Blowin' trees Hands up, head bobbin' like That's that shit
I am enjoying myself in the back of the club, smoking and dancing to the music

In the spot where the girls go wild Dancing tittie-bar style I'm like That's that shit
I'm in a wild spot where girls dance like they're in a strip club and I'm enjoying the vibe

Snoop Dizzle (hey) Your boy Kells (hey) Let me hear you say That's that shit
Snoop Dogg and R. Kelly are introducing themselves and asking for approval from the audience

Let's get this party jumpin' Me and Kell gon' get it bumpin'
Let's make this party lively and R. Kelly and Snoop are going to make it happen

They humpin' Like when it's over We gone all get into somethin'
People are dancing and getting hyped for the night, and after it's all over, they plan to do something else

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
Snoop is letting everyone know he is fresh and has nothing to worry about. He is in Chicago and is confident in his abilities to please people. He has something that people can feel and once they get it, they can continue to build on it. He knows how the ladies act and is ready for it

Let's get this shit crackin' Kell and Doggy Dogg in action If you in here all alone You might get this dog bone
R. Kelly and Snoop are ready to get the party started and if someone is alone they may get some special attention

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
Snoop and R. Kelly are having a good time, with girls dancing all over the floor. They are encouraging everyone to let loose and have fun, and offer to take people to an after-party. They admit to having unprotected sex, but try to have fun in the moment. R. Kelly ends the verse by reminding everyone of the fun they missed

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)
Snoop and R. Kelly are encouraging people to come talk to them if they think they're cool, or if they're looking for sex. They also offer some location-based advice to girls looking to contact them

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

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