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.
What's My Name
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Snoop Doggy Dogg funky, yes, dub dub the dock
Went solo on their ass but it's still the same
Long Beach is the spot where I serve my cane
Follow me, follow me, follow me, follow me
But don't lose your grip
Nine trizays, there is there for me to fuck up, shit
So, I ain't holding nothing back
It's like that, and as a matter of...
Rat tat tat tat
'Cause I never hesitate to put a nigger on his back
Yeah, so bleep out the manuscript
Cause seat it is must we drive game...for this shit
What's my motherfucking name?
It's the bow to the wow
Creeping and crawling, yiggy yes ya'lling
Snoop Doggy Dogging in the motherfucking house like every day
Dropping shit for my nigger Mr. Dr Dre
Like I said, niggers can't fuck with this
And niggers can't fuck with that
Shit that I drop cause you know it don't stop
Mr. 187 on the motherfucking cop
Tick tock now I'd a glocked ya' some nuts and a cock
Robbing motherfuckers then I kill them blood clots
And I step through the fog and I creep through the smog
'Cause I'm Snoop Doggy...who? Doggy...Dah...Doggy...Dogg
Now just throw your hands in the motherfucking air
And wave the motherfuckers like you just don't care...yeah
Roll up the dank, and pour that drink, and watch your steak...
Why? 'Cause Doggy on the game
My bank rolls on swoll
My shit's on hit legit
Now I'm on parole, stroll
With the Dogg Pound right behind me
And up in your bitch is where you might find me
Laying that, playing that G-thing
She want the nigger with the biggest nuts, and guess what?
He is I and I am him
Slim with the tilted brim
What's my motherfucking name?
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's "What's My Name?" refer to his rise to fame and his continued dominance in the rap game. He asserts his position as a top rapper, claiming that "niggers can't fuck with this," and "niggers can't fuck with that." He also references his hometown, Long Beach, and his involvement in selling drugs on the streets. Snoop Dogg's signature laid-back style and use of slang, such as "yiggy yes ya'lling," add to the overall authenticity of the song. He also mentions his crew, including Mr. Dr. Dre and the Dogg Pound, giving shoutouts to those who have supported him throughout his career.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a confident and successful artist who is unafraid to speak his mind and take control of his own success. The use of profanity and references to drugs and violence reflect the harsh realities of Snoop Dogg's life, as well as the culture of rap music. Through his lyrics, Snoop Dogg continues to connect with fans and maintain his position as a respected and influential musician.
Line by Line Meaning
From the depths of the sea, back to the block
I've been through a lot and now I'm back where I started
Snoop Doggy Dogg funky, yes, dub dub the dock
I'm Snoop Dogg and I'm cool and smooth like the docks
Went solo on their ass but it's still the same
I went solo but things haven't really changed
Long Beach is the spot where I serve my cane
I sell drugs in Long Beach
Follow me, follow me, follow me, follow me
Come with me and see what I can do
But don't lose your grip
Don't get lost and stay focused
Nine trizays, there is there for me to fuck up, shit
I've got nine millimeter guns, just in case
So, I ain't holding nothing back
I'm not holding back anything
And motherfucker I've got five on the twenty-sack
I have five dollars for drugs
It's like that, and as a matter of...
That's just the way it is
Rat tat tat tat
The sound of a gun firing
'Cause I never hesitate to put a nigger on his back
I'm not afraid to shoot someone
Yeah, so bleep out the manuscript
Censor the explicit content
Cause seat it is must we drive game...for this shit
We have to do what we can to succeed
What's my motherfucking name?
Who am I? Snoop Doggy Dogg.
It's the bow to the wow
I'm amazing
Creeping and crawling, yiggy yes ya'lling
I'm moving around and having fun
Snoop Doggy Dogging in the motherfucking house like every day
I'm always here, doing my thing
Dropping shit for my nigger Mr. Dr Dre
I'm making music with Dr. Dre
Like I said, niggers can't fuck with this
No one can compete with us
And niggers can't fuck with that
We're unstoppable
Shit that I drop cause you know it don't stop
I keep making hits
Mr. 187 on the motherfucking cop
I'm known for killing cops
Tick tock now I'd a glocked ya' some nuts and a cock
I shot you and now I have your testicles and penis
Robbing motherfuckers then I kill them blood clots
I rob people and then I kill them
And I step through the fog and I creep through the smog
I'm moving around, even when it's hard to see
'Cause I'm Snoop Doggy...who? Doggy...Dah...Doggy...Dogg
I'm Snoop Doggy Dogg
Now just throw your hands in the motherfucking air
Put your hands up
And wave the motherfuckers like you just don't care...yeah
Wave your hands like you're having fun
Roll up the dank, and pour that drink, and watch your steak...
Smoke weed, drink alcohol, and watch your food cook
'Cause Doggy on the game
I'm in control
My bank rolls on swoll
I have a lot of money
My shit's on hit legit
My music is popular and legitimate
Now I'm on parole, stroll
I'm on probation
With the Dogg Pound right behind me
My crew is behind me
And up in your bitch is where you might find me
I might be with your girlfriend
Laying that, playing that G-thing
I'm having sex and listening to G-funk music
She want the nigger with the biggest nuts, and guess what?
Women want me because I have a big penis
He is I and I am him
I am who I am
Slim with the tilted brim
I'm slim and my hat is tilted
What's my motherfucking name?
Who am I? Snoop Doggy Dogg.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EARL SIMMONS, EDWARD JR. HINSON, IRVING DOMINGO LORENZO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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1:03
Snoop Doggy, Dogg (the bomb)
Snoop Doggy, Dogg (Dogg)
From the depths of the sea, back to the block
Snoop Doggy Dogg, funky as the, the, The D.O.C
Went solo on that ass, but it's still the same
Long Beach is the spot where I served my cane
Follow me, follow me, follow me, follow me, but don't lose your grip
Nine-trizzay's the yizzear for me to fuck up shit
So I ain't holding nothing back
And motherfucker I got five on the twenty sack
It's like that and as a matter of fact (rat-tat-tat-tat)
'Cause I never hesitate to put a nigga on his back
(Yeah, so peep out the manuscript
You see that it's a must we drop gangsta shit)
What's my motherfucking name?
1:54
It's the bow to the wow, creeping and crawling
Yiggy yes y'allin, Snoop Doggy Dogg in
The motherfucking house like everyday
Dropping shit with my nigga Mr Dr. Dre
Like I said, niggas can't fuck with this
And niggas can't fuck with that
Shit that I drop 'cause ya know it don't stop
Mr. One Eight Seven on a motherfucking cop
Tic toc never the glock just some nuts and a cock
Robbin motherfuckers then I kill them blood-clats
Then I step through the fog and I creep through the smog
Cause I'm Snoop Doggy (who?) Doggy (what?) Doggy (Dogg)
2:44
Now just throw your hands in the motherfucking air
And wave the motherfuckers like ya just don't care
Yeah roll up the dank, and pour the drank
And watch your step (why?) 'cause Doggy's on the gank
My bank roll's on swoll
My shit's on hit, legit, now I'm on parole, stroll
With the Dogg Pound right behind me
And up in yo bitch, is where ya might find me
Laying that, playing that G Thing
She want the nigga with the biggest nuts, and guess what?
He is I, and I am him, slim with the tilted brim
What's my motherfucking name?
micglou
Snoop is the most timeless rapper out there... his funk will never go out of style.
cwm662
Timeless music is what we need in 2012!!!!
SnoopDoggTV
Stay tuned
Alex Ferreira
😍👍🏻
GriffinRu
Nice
Dawn Тайлер
SNOOP!!!
Leo Estrada
O
YNOTcs
Are you really snoop
dlow969
Classic! nothing beats his old tracks
kingcrimson234
I don't really listen to a lot of rap, but Snoop is one of the few rappers I like. He's funky as shit.