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.
U Betta Recognize
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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F**k that nigga bitch. my name is sam sneed you betta recognize
Aiyyo, aiy, I'm sorry, I just love that nigga he is so fine
Man f**k that nigga
His music is so f**kin dope
Hey look sam man, I gotta go pee I'll be right back aight
Yeah aight
Yeah yeah I'm just slidin you know
Yo snoop whassup snoop?
Ay, hold up, yo
Hey, how you doin?
Whas happenin?
Yo snoop you know I just love your shit you are just so fine to me
Aiyyo bitch, bring your black ass back over
What the f**k's wrong with you?
Yo whas happenin is that your nigga or somethin?
Look check this shit out that nigga he don't run me ok?
I'm talkin to you that's all
Yeah whassup nigga? what the f**k's wrong with you?
Yo nigga whas happenin fool?
You know the name of the game, your bitch chose me
Nigga we can handle this like some gentlemen
Or we can get into some gangsta shit
So whassup nigga?
Have it your motherf**kin way
Well whassup?
That's whassup nigga
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's song "U Betta Recognize" demonstrate the escalating tension between two men fighting over a woman at a party. The first speaker, Sam Sneed, initially tries to distance himself from Snoop, telling the woman that his name is not Snoop and insisting that she recognize him. However, when Snoop approaches, the woman leaves Sam and he insults Snoop. Snoop, in turn, confronts Sam, warning him not to disrespect him again and reminding him that the woman has chosen Snoop. The two men then face off, with Snoop giving Sam the choice between handling the situation like gentlemen or getting into "gangsta shit."
This song reflects many themes that recur in Snoop Dogg's music, including masculinity, violence, and sexuality. The lyrics demonstrate the way that men use aggression and dominance to establish their social positions and control women. The use of profanity and violent imagery also reflects the harsh realities of life in inner-city Los Angeles, where Snoop grew up and which he often portrays in his music.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh shit is, is that snoop over there?
Uh oh, is that Snoop Dogg? Something exciting or unexpected is about to happen.
F**k that nigga bitch. my name is sam sneed you betta recognize
I don't care about that guy's girl. My name is Sam Sneed and he better show me some respect.
Aiyyo, aiy, I'm sorry, I just love that nigga he is so fine
Oops, sorry. I'm just a fan of Snoop Dogg, he's really attractive to me.
Man f**k that nigga
I really don't like that guy for some reason.
His music is so f**kin dope
I really enjoy Snoop Dogg's music. It's really good.
Hey look sam man, I gotta go pee I'll be right back aight
Hey Sam, I need to use the bathroom. I'll be back soon, okay?
Yeah aight
Sure, no problem.
Yeah yeah I'm just slidin you know
Yeah, I'm just hanging out and taking it easy.
Get this henny tap in my vein
I'm going to drink some Hennessy and get buzzed.
Yo snoop whassup snoop?
Hey Snoop, what's up?
Ay, hold up, yo
Wait a second, hold on.
Hey, how you doin?
How are you doing?
Whas happenin?
What's happening?
Yo snoop you know I just love your shit you are just so fine to me
Snoop, I'm such a big fan of your music and I find you very attractive.
Aiyyo bitch, bring your black ass back over
Hey you, come back here.
What the f**k's wrong with you?
What's your problem?
Yo whas happenin is that your nigga or somethin?
Hey, what's going on? Is that guy your boyfriend?
Look check this shit out that nigga he don't run me ok?
Listen, that guy doesn't have any control over me.
I'm talkin to you that's all
I'm just talking to you, not trying to start a fight.
Yeah whassup nigga? what the f**k's wrong with you?
What's up man? What's your issue?
Yo nigga whas happenin fool?
What's up man? What's going on?
You know the name of the game, your bitch chose me
You know how it goes, your girl picked me over you.
Nigga we can handle this like some gentlemen
We don't have to make a scene, we can resolve this calmly.
Or we can get into some gangsta shit
But we could also get violent and confrontational if you prefer.
So whassup nigga?
So what are you going to do about it?
Have it your motherf**kin way
Do whatever you want, I don't really care.
Well whassup?
So what's the deal then?
Contributed by Jordan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Loko Mostro 2
" you know the name of the game , yo bitch chose me"😭😂😂
Mekon Headed Freak
From “The Mack”
Young Soulja Boy
This is my favorite song from the album 0:16
marximus maridius
"nigga we can handle dis like sum gentlemen or we can get into sum gansta shit" lol classic
M K
marximus maridius he got that line from the movie the mac
Jerome Productions
yup.
Eddie Venuto
That is such a funny skit
Jebediyah O'sayzar
A' G from the keys mother fuckers,Blaze Up! You all got good taste. Thanks Snoop😎
Mafisto Waltz
Ya better recognize LMAO
Jocelyn freshness
Lmao the h8 😝😂 snOop shizzle