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.
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.
The Eulogy
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Uhh, yeah
Do you want to ride?
Sippin yac, I blacks and the chronic fall
Flashback in on days of me and my Doggs
Said it shouldn't, wouldn't file when it was over but yet it still
Started out, fools for real
Now this of course was back when we sorta lacked this
Wit no paper or dealin with a phone
And I mean this broke shit was gettin old
'Cause we was in need of big clockin dollars
And was in need to clock a mound, uhh, beat em out
Situation became drastic and so therefore
We chose twin hos, some of those cum-on-their-lipstick tactics
Now low and behold, well I'll be goddamned
If the stack didn't increase ten-motherfuckin-fold
Must you cover that rolo again 'cause we was trippin
To stay up on top of things, the ???? life we was livin
Strictly business, we was in this to win it all
Didn't give a fuck if no others didn't love us, me and my Doggs
Now this is how it's done like one two three
If the motherfuckers serve tryin to step to a G
Only got love for me and my Doggs
With Capone on a mission with that nigga Boss Hogg
Now this is how it's done like one two three
If the motherfuckers serve tryin to step to a G
Only got love for me and my Doggs
With Capone on a mission with that nigga Boss Hogg
On a mission dippin down Imperial
The name's Capone but first let me inforward the scenario (yeah)
Creepin, holdin one wing to weaken
In a BMW, there they go, I see them (who?)
Them fools across me when I first started off
With the kingpin Kurupt and a G named Boss Hogg
But now I got a stack of Columbian crack
I gots ta cook it in seven so a nigga can make his ends back
Prepare to murder if I have to and I had to
So I blasted the two in front and got the last few
No one escapes as Capone demonstrates power
And regulates the Westside's leading white powder
Separates the boys from the men, you see who's your true friend
And who ain't when you begin stackin ends
That's why I never love no one but myself
There ain't a nigga crossed me that lived to tell (BLAOW!)
Now this is how it's done like one two three
If the motherfuckers serve tryin to step to a G
Only got love for me and my Doggs
With Capone on a mission with that nigga Boss Hogg
Now this is how it's done like one two three
If the motherfuckers serve tryin to step to a G
Only got love for me and my Doggs
With Capone on a mission with that nigga Boss Hogg
Liten now who's a rather step would be (She gotta look when)
See we Kurupt, BG, who? What? (Simply not to be fucked with)
Best to be on your guard
We was stalkin the fuckin boulevard, really lord
But since it wadn't enough for the two-man crew
We disinobeyed em, contemplating on parlaying product in the revenue
Thought about it a minute then we concluded
We're been stupid as fuck not to get up in it
So we's like "Shit! We had to do it!"
Servin them cavi to make the cash flow, just to let em roll through it
And so we gathered up the proper amounts
Bought ourselves a flight o' motherfuckin birds and me and my niggas sat
Down
(To defeat the rest
So we shook the fuck up from the east to west)
Came up large and come out at ease
Niggas started recitin philosophies like 'True as a rainbow'
Yes why'all niggas was born into bawlin
Since they was swimmin in Pop's balls
And all of a sudden I started noticin decreasin my grip fingers
And I'm like "What? Hold on, wait a minute"
Wassup nigga with this shortness of my green
He looked me in my face and said "Fuck, you think of me"
And right before my eyes the partnership dissolved
I sent him like he was a ho, showed him no love at all
He reached for his Glock but I was quicker BLAOW!
Used to be my homey but you's a dead motherfucker now
I'm ashamed but I say fuck it, the day I became the Boss Hogg
'Cause today I buried my Dogg
Check it
This just a quick reminder to let all why'all motherfuckers know
There ain't no friends in this game
Especially when you're dealin with half white and black hearted, cross
Eyed, curly haired motherfuckers, knowI'msayin?
The name's Capone puttin it down with big CPO Boss Hogg
For a second to let all why'all motherfuckers know that it's a cold world
Niggas gotta supply they own hate, realise and analyse that shit ya did
Do you want to ride?
Sippin yac, I blacks and the chronic fall
Flashback in on days of me and my Doggs
Said it shouldn't, wouldn't file when it was over but yet it still
Started out, fools for real
Now this of course was back when we sorta lacked this
And I mean this broke shit was gettin old
'Cause we was in need of big clockin dollars
And was in need to clock a mound, uhh, beat em out
Situation became drastic and so therefore
We chose twin hos, some of those cum-on-their-lipstick tactics
Now low and behold, well I'll be goddamned
If the stack didn't increase ten-motherfuckin-fold
Must you cover that rolo again 'cause we was trippin
To stay up on top of things, the ???? life we was livin
Strictly business, we was in this to win it all
Didn't give a fuck if no others didn't love us, me and my Doggs
Now this is how it's done like one two three
If the motherfuckers serve tryin to step to a G
Only got love for me and my Doggs
With Capone on a mission with that nigga Boss Hogg
Now this is how it's done like one two three
If the motherfuckers serve tryin to step to a G
Only got love for me and my Doggs
With Capone on a mission with that nigga Boss Hogg
On a mission dippin down Imperial
The name's Capone but first let me inforward the scenario (yeah)
Creepin, holdin one wing to weaken
In a BMW, there they go, I see them (who?)
Them fools across me when I first started off
With the kingpin Kurupt and a G named Boss Hogg
But now I got a stack of Columbian crack
I gots ta cook it in seven so a nigga can make his ends back
Prepare to murder if I have to and I had to
So I blasted the two in front and got the last few
No one escapes as Capone demonstrates power
And regulates the Westside's leading white powder
Separates the boys from the men, you see who's your true friend
And who ain't when you begin stackin ends
That's why I never love no one but myself
There ain't a nigga crossed me that lived to tell (BLAOW!)
Now this is how it's done like one two three
If the motherfuckers serve tryin to step to a G
Only got love for me and my Doggs
With Capone on a mission with that nigga Boss Hogg
Now this is how it's done like one two three
If the motherfuckers serve tryin to step to a G
Only got love for me and my Doggs
With Capone on a mission with that nigga Boss Hogg
Liten now who's a rather step would be (She gotta look when)
See we Kurupt, BG, who? What? (Simply not to be fucked with)
Best to be on your guard
We was stalkin the fuckin boulevard, really lord
But since it wadn't enough for the two-man crew
We disinobeyed em, contemplating on parlaying product in the revenue
Thought about it a minute then we concluded
We're been stupid as fuck not to get up in it
So we's like "Shit! We had to do it!"
Servin them cavi to make the cash flow, just to let em roll through it
And so we gathered up the proper amounts
Bought ourselves a flight o' motherfuckin birds and me and my niggas sat
Down
(To defeat the rest
So we shook the fuck up from the east to west)
Came up large and come out at ease
Niggas started recitin philosophies like 'True as a rainbow'
Yes why'all niggas was born into bawlin
Since they was swimmin in Pop's balls
And all of a sudden I started noticin decreasin my grip fingers
And I'm like "What? Hold on, wait a minute"
Wassup nigga with this shortness of my green
He looked me in my face and said "Fuck, you think of me"
And right before my eyes the partnership dissolved
I sent him like he was a ho, showed him no love at all
He reached for his Glock but I was quicker BLAOW!
Used to be my homey but you's a dead motherfucker now
I'm ashamed but I say fuck it, the day I became the Boss Hogg
'Cause today I buried my Dogg
Check it
This just a quick reminder to let all why'all motherfuckers know
There ain't no friends in this game
Especially when you're dealin with half white and black hearted, cross
Eyed, curly haired motherfuckers, knowI'msayin?
The name's Capone puttin it down with big CPO Boss Hogg
For a second to let all why'all motherfuckers know that it's a cold world
Niggas gotta supply they own hate, realise and analyse that shit ya did
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's song "The Eulogy" depict a narrative of friendship, loyalty, and betrayal in the context of the street life. The opening lines set the stage for reminiscing about the past, where the singer and his friends had humble beginnings, lacking money and dealing with the struggles of their circumstances. However, their determination to succeed leads them down a path of engaging in questionable activities, using seductive tactics to manipulate others and amassing wealth.
As the song further unfolds, it appears that the singer forms a partnership with Capone, and together they engage in drug trafficking. They become successful and gain power in their community, exercising control and dominance. However, as the partnership grows, cracks begin to show, and suspicion and paranoia arise. The singer becomes increasingly protective of his own interests, and when he perceives a threat or betrayal from his partner, he quickly eliminates him.
Ultimately, the song serves as a cautionary tale about the treacherous nature of street life. It highlights the harsh reality that true loyalty is scarce in such an environment, and friends can quickly turn into foes. The lyrics emphasize the cutthroat nature of the game, where self-preservation and personal gain often override any sense of camaraderie or loyalty.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANCIS EDWARD TURNER
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@WillWootenArtStudio
RIP CPO Boss Hogg! The smoothest voice from the streets on these gangstafied beats!
@gangstamack8397
RIP CPO Boss Hogg 🙏🙏 MC Ren help produced their CPO debut album
@tonysnow9688
True statement showing respect all the way down south cpo was hard
Rest in power
@lovedoctor519
@@gangstamack8397 I went to school with CPO BOSS HOG VINCE, but my home Dj Train brought us together. SIP TRAIN HIP BOSS HOG. CTP CRIP FO LIFE!
@santiagosanguillen5065
We called him the Barry White of rap… miss him something terrible! 👊🏽
@WillWootenArtStudio
@@santiagosanguillen5065 100% fitting! Love that!
@bairahrecordings
One of the coldest tracks on the album.
@ethanrussell3163
I agree. This and One More Day are my go-to's. Whole album is dope, there's even a slow jam on the track haha
@leeparham2876
the whole album got a little something for everybody
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