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 Street
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Yea, a little bit louder, right there
In the name of the streets
Click, click, boo ya, Dub kicked the frame in
Nigga, let the games begin, as I standin'
Tossed the tall can on a campus, off the limital
Scanners takin' penitentiary chances
Sick wit it, off the ric wit it
Blue beenie knitted, freshly acquitted
Grind, grimey, the big body an' the big body
Wit lyrics an' 'draulics hotter than the Majave
Sellin', brubble bellin', career felon
Escalade, 3 braid beer wearin'
Fuck it, I thug for free an' thug to eat
Niggas call me 'Home of Cake' 'cause I love the cheese
Gangstas, hustlas, pimps, if ya follow me
Let me see ya put them hands up like a robbery
I solemnly swear to stay down an' slang the seed
I spit in the name of the streets
I'm gonna roll, I'm gon' stay fly
I'm gonna bust, hold my hood up high
In the name of the streets
I'm gonna roll, I'm gon' rich ride
I'm gonna ball, hold my hood up high
In the name of the streets
This the itty bitty nigga, from the city they call LB
What you know about the D O G?
I keep my peeps wit a bag o' treats
On the streets, my nephews beat your beat an' keep that heat
In the Cutt an' indiscrete
Me an' Dub-C crippin' cousins in this industry
A lotta' y'all pretend to be
Wanna see, friends wit me an' then sleep wit the enemy?
Want some, get some, bad enough, take some
Suckas poppin' off, I'm 'bout to take one
Braids on, make done, don't want none
An' just 'cause we talkin', what you doin' C walkin'?
It's not just a dance, it's a way o' livin'
Now if ya C walkin', ya best to see Crippin'
An' that goes for kids too an' R an' B singers
Nigga, quit Crip walkin' if ya ain't a gang banger
I'm gonna roll, I'm gon' stay fly
I'm gonna bust, hold my hood up high
In the name of the streets
I'm gonna roll, I'm gon' rich ride
I'm gonna ball, hold my hood up high
In the name of the streets
I told a woman I don't love her but she wants to go
I told another that I want her but she wants to hoe
I ain't a hater, I'm a player, so I fucked 'em both
In the name of the streets
This is for them geniuz
Da best is my East niazz, both sides street niazz
This is for them DJs, coast to coast movin' this
Spinnin' them turntables that bomp the Ruvian
Smashous, best trap us for cash
An' dump a blunt at ya's, outta the mix classes
This is for them riders, ridin' for the mims
Ghetto ass niazz on them big shiny rims
Thrashin', you're back at ya, bring a debassa'
Got droppin' on your drastic, another hood classic
Dub the 'Ghetto Heisman' singin' 'More cabbage'
A street niazz livin' on seek an' kill status
Unlock the racked, Def Jam cock ya' back
Recess is over, I want my spot back
Who's the next? I preceded to blow comin' at 'em
I'm in a mink coat an' Spacey gat 'em, you're lookin' at 'em
I'm gonna roll, I'm gon' stay fly
I'm gonna bust, hold my hood up high
In the name of the streets
I'm gonna roll, I'm gon' rich ride
I'm gonna ball, hold my hood up high
In the name of the streets
Dub C, The 'Ghetto Heisman'
In the name of the streets
Swangin' through a hood near you
In the name of the streets
In the song "The Streets", Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg are paying tribute to the streets they came from. The song is a powerful expression of how life is tough and risky in the streets, but it's also where they found their identity, their strength, and their passion for music. The opening lines of the song call for the music to be turned up louder, as if preparing for battle.
The lyrics describe the gangster lifestyle in great detail, with lines like "Scanners takin' penitentiary chances" suggesting a life of crime and rebellion. However, the song also has moments of reflection and even humor. For example, the line "I told a woman I don't love her but she wants to go" suggests an unapologetic attitude toward relationships.
Overall, "The Streets" is a proud declaration of the artists' roots and a celebration of their journey. It's a song that captures the raw energy and swagger of gangsta rap, while also acknowledging the pain and struggle of those who live in the streets.
Line by Line Meaning
Yea, turn the music up a little bit
Increase the volume of the music
Yea, a little bit louder, right there
Increase the volume a little more
In the name of the streets
Dedicated to the urban community
Click, click, boo ya, Dub kicked the frame in
Dub enters the scene with a bang
Nigga, let the games begin, as I standin'
Starting the competition as I stand here
Tossed the tall can on a campus, off the limital
Disposing of the empty beer can on a nearby campus
Scanners takin' penitentiary chances
Risking getting caught by the police
Sick wit it, off the ric wit it
Talented and skilled at rapping
Blue beenie knitted, freshly acquitted
Wearing a blue beanie and recently acquitted of a crime
Grind, grimey, the big body an' the big body
Working hard, dirty, with a big car and powerful lyrics
Wit lyrics an' 'draulics hotter than the Majave
Lyrics and music more intense than the hottest desert on the planet
Sellin', brubble bellin', career felon
Selling illegal goods, causing trouble, and a career criminal
Escalade, 3 braid beer wearin'
Driving an Escalade and braiding their hair while drinking beer
Fuck it, I thug for free an' thug to eat
Acting tough for free and to survive
Niggas call me 'Home of Cake' 'cause I love the cheese
Referring to oneself as the home of success because they love money
Gangstas, hustlas, pimps, if ya follow me
Addressing and calling for those living in the urban community
Let me see ya put them hands up like a robbery
Holding hands up in the air like a robbery is taking place
I solemnly swear to stay down an' slang the seed
Promising to stay committed to making music for the streets
I spit in the name of the streets
Rapping for and dedicated to the streets
I'm gonna roll, I'm gon' stay fly
I will continue to remain cool and confident
I'm gonna bust, hold my hood up high
I will succeed and represent my community proudly
This the itty bitty nigga, from the city they call LB
Referring to oneself as the small guy from Long Beach
What you know about the D O G?
Do you know anything about the rapper called the Dog?
I keep my peeps wit a bag o' treats
Providing for my friends with some goodies
On the streets, my nephews beat your beat an' keep that heat
Referring to one's music and friends as better and more dangerous
In the Cutt an' indiscrete
Being hidden and secretive
Me an' Dub-C crippin' cousins in this industry
Referring to oneself and Dub-C as being related and dominant in the music industry
A lotta' y'all pretend to be
Many people pretend to be something they're not
Wanna see, friends wit me an' then sleep wit the enemy?
Do you want to become friends with me and then betray me?
Want some, get some, bad enough, take some
If you want something bad enough, you must take it
Suckas poppin' off, I'm 'bout to take one
Those who act tough will be dealt with
Braids on, make done, don't want none
Having hair braids, but not wanting confrontation
An' just 'cause we talkin', what you doin' C walkin'?
Why are you walking like a Crip?
It's not just a dance, it's a way o' livin'
Crip walking is more than just a dance, it's a lifestyle
Now if ya C walkin', ya best to see Crippin'
If you're Crip walking, you better be living the Crip life
An' that goes for kids too an' R an' B singers
This also applies to children and R&B singers
Nigga, quit Crip walkin' if ya ain't a gang banger
Stop Crip walking if you're not part of the gang
I told a woman I don't love her but she wants to go
Telling a woman one doesn't love her, but she still wants to leave
I told another that I want her but she wants to hoe
Telling another woman that one wants her, but she wants to sell herself
I ain't a hater, I'm a player, so I fucked 'em both
Not hating on anyone, but taking advantage of both women
This is for them geniuz
Addressing the talented and intelligent individuals
Da best is my East niazz, both sides street niazz
The best are the individuals from the East side, and those from both sides of the street
This is for them DJs, coast to coast movin' this
Dedicated to the DJs in all parts of the country
Spinnin' them turntables that bomp the Ruvian
Playing music that is amazing and exciting to the audience
Smashous, best trap us for cash
Those who try to trap and steal from the talented musicians
An' dump a blunt at ya's, outta the mix classes
Getting rid of the riff-raff who don't belong in the industry
This is for them riders, ridin' for the mims
Dedicated to the riders who represent the underprivileged communities
Ghetto ass niazz on them big shiny rims
People from the ghetto driving cars with big and shiny rims
Thrashin', you're back at ya, bring a debassa'
Bringing the heat and being competitive
Got droppin' on your drastic, another hood classic
Making another classic song for the community
Dub the 'Ghetto Heisman' singin' 'More cabbage'
Dub is being recognized as the best and singing about wanting more money
A street niazz livin' on seek an' kill status
Living as an individual who constantly seeks success and is willing to fight for it
Unlock the racked, Def Jam cock ya' back
Getting ready to release new music under Def Jam Records
Recess is over, I want my spot back
Ready to reclaim their spot in the music industry
Who's the next? I preceded to blow comin' at 'em
Preparing to take on the next person in the industry
I'm in a mink coat an' Spacey gat 'em, you're lookin' at 'em
Wearing a fancy coat and holding a gun, and being in view of others
Dub C, The 'Ghetto Heisman'
Referring to Dub C as the best in the ghetto
Swangin' through a hood near you
Traveling through different neighborhoods
In the name of the streets
Dedicated to the urban community
Lyrics © Royalty Network, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, WILLIAM CALHOUN, NATHANIEL D HALE, JR., SCOTT STORCH, SCOTT SPENCER STORCH, J. GOODWIN / BERNARD FREEMAN / MARLON, PREMRO VONZELLAIRE SMITH
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@ovechkin8able
Nate Dogg never disappointed on any hook
@rebelgrumps19
my house with Warren G is kinda annoying... I feel bad saying it
@xpertthief9
He's the motzart of hip hop
@spomenploca
+rebelgrumps19 It's good.
@5616steph
+ovechkin8able Never
@travisbowman1052
real real
@9inegod251
Can we just take a moment to appreciate Nate Dogg’s hook and his ability to kill any beat with his crazy melodic hooks? The man was blessed.
@philskelley5409
💯💯💯
@xivxperez14x4
Should of got more likes.
@tocotrienol8008
this is wc 's moment straight up g