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.
Who Got Some Gangsta Shit
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Lou Cortez creakin' cross the hardwood floor (right)
Dippin' through the alley I made my escape
Didn't even get a chance to grab my Snoop Dogg tape
Man with no music but happy he's free
Bailin' fast as I can bail down 19th Street
I got my sacks in my pocket and at least a grand
Gold on my knuckle, my pistol's closed in hand
Remotely controlled by the bombity
But just livin' in big city is a serious task
Didn't know what the feds wanted, didn't have time to ask
We're comin' with that G shit, that see shit that makin' niggas sick
How does it feel to see a G from your clique?
Wake up, jumped out of bed wit my grin on (why?)
Last night's dice game got my win on
About a G and a half is what I come with
But twenty five G's is what I left with
Teatley was the word I heard
I went deep in my pockets and threw my stars on the cone
Gimme the dice so I can break you niggas
I threw a see (C-I-X) so my point was the biggie
Seven-four-four-tre back to back
I sent two fools back to their lizzack
See now I'm off to the graveyard shift
And I gots ta pay my dues to make my grip
But I chill 'cause my ho might call
Ain't no thang 'cause I sleeps all day and slang when night fall
And I takes a quick walk up the block
With my Glock cocked, ready to make a stop where I set up shop
On 59th and 8th Ave where all the homies be hangin'
That's where a nigga'll be slangin
I'm makin' a cool grip of shit, this ain't me
So I put my chips together and cops a quarter ki
And now the shops on deck
And everything that's mines I protect with a Tek, I don't half step
Now I got ends
And I'm rollin' a Lexus, fuck a Benz, and so many new friends
But I could only trust a few
And unawarely I trusted you
But if only G
It's Snoop, homies from the motherfuckin get-go
Devoted and quotin', back in '84
I was thirteen, G was a year older
But I still wadn't afraid to throw him from his shoulders
Gettin' good on the hood was the anticipation
And yeah, King Park was the destination
Every nigga that I knew was at the Park that night
Even the smokers that be levellin' gettin' sparked tonight
Back on the streets, straight blue and grey
'Cause I represent like every day
Nigga you can't tell me I don't be on the spot
When I can tell you all the homies that done get shot
From at least about five years ago
When I was in junior high goin' to Marshall
The homey use to come up to the school and rock
And leave and have the bitches flockin' his jock
Damn them was the days of the past
But since the Pizzound formed we been whippin' people's ass
And everybody a blast
And if you don't believe me nigga you can axe the homey Daz
And that's your ass
Fucked around and let Young Swoop take your cash (ha ha)
He didn't even run, he walked away (bust)
'cause I let it sit that day
I wished I was there I would've clowned
But that's why we axed your bitch ass from the Pound
'cause he wouldn't even squad back
Man we can't fuck with no niggas like that
He'll get us all cracked
If the police was behind us, he wouldn't even jump out with the strap
Now that's what I call a beeyatch! (Beeiyitch!)
I second the emotion you was dropped the clique (yeah yeah)
Some of these nigga are bitches too
And some of these niggas look just like you
So if you've ever been toetone
Go out and get your roll on you punk ass nigga, you'll get stole on
It's 5:30 in the mornin', now I'm yizzawnin
Now as I perceive to get G to a tee
And before I bail to school you know I blaze up a sack
Another day, another dollar for the gangsta mack
Bitch act like you know, show me some sex and affection
And let me dial slow, flossin', tossin' a bitch (bitch)
Yeah Dogg, one more thing I forgot to mention
Shoot five niggas, shoot ten
Shoot the piece, slip to your fiends
Seven, goddamn it, when it deal
A '64 for the honeys, straight ho for the G
Young Daz, little nigga you can't fuck with me
Now I knew that them niggas couldn't get at you
So what made them niggas try to spit at you
Disrespect a gang that snitch on you
Y'all punk ass niggas, man y'all some bitches too
Who got some gangsta gangsta shit? (ha ha)
Swoop G, I heard somebody's speakin up on you
'Cause when I drop mines there was no more nickels and dimes
Just quarters, ounces, half ounces and quota
PC is the season and I don't smoke blunt
It sees the indo with skunk, I might as well get drunk
To smoke some stress, that shit'll put a hole in your chest
I only want another twenty dollar, sure got me fucked up
My hood is gettin' hot and niggas is tryin ta plottin'
Come up off a young nigga, call his shots
Swoop G ain't the one, I do its to be done (aah)
Al-ways have my gun and my G from 2-1
It's Cerritos but you don't hear me though 'cause you don't really know
About the you-know, I'm Cerritos, silly ho
Swoop G by the fuckin' L-be 's-see
None of these nigga want to fuck with these (aah)
Swoop G, Swoop G, G
In Snoop Dogg's song Gangsta Shit, the rapper talks about his experiences as a Dogg Pound Gangsta from the LBC, living in a big city, and being haunted by the feds. The song starts with the rapper mentioning the feds knocking on his door, and his escape through the back alley leaving without grabbing his favorite Snoop Dogg tape. He mentions living in a big city is a serious task, and he didn't have time to ask what feds wanted. The rapper also talks about his love for rolling dice and betting money, making cool money and selling drugs to protect what's his. He mentions that he only trusts a few but unknowingly trusted someone, which led to him being betrayed or double-crossed.
Throughout the song, Snoop Dogg describes the fast-paced, dangerous lifestyle in which he lives, the challenges he faces while striving for success in the music business and selling drugs. He also talks about the importance of loyalty, trust, and friendship to survive in a world full of backstabbing and betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
Nine in the mornin' feds at my door (my door)
Early in the morning, the police arrived at my doorstep.
Lou Cortez creakin' cross the hardwood floor (right)
The sound of an officer named Lou Cortez walking across the creaky hardwood floor.
Dippin' through the alley I made my escape
I quickly fled through the alley to avoid being caught.
Didn't even get a chance to grab my Snoop Dogg tape
I was in such a rush that I didn't have time to grab my own music.
Man with no music but happy he's free
Despite not having my music, I am relieved and grateful for being free.
Bailin' fast as I can bail down 19th Street
I am running as quickly as possible down 19th Street to evade capture.
I got my sacks in my pocket and at least a grand
I have my drugs in my pocket and at least a thousand dollars.
Gold on my knuckle, my pistol's closed in hand
I have a gold ring on my knuckle and my pistol is ready to use.
I'm a Dogg Pound Gangsta from the LBC
I am a member of the Dogg Pound Gang from Long Beach, California.
Remotely controlled by the bombity
I am influenced and controlled by the allure and excitement of the gangsta lifestyle.
But just livin' in big city is a serious task
Surviving and navigating life in a large city like this is challenging and dangerous.
Didn't know what the feds wanted, didn't have time to ask
I was unsure of the law enforcement's intentions and had no opportunity to inquire.
We're comin' with that G shit, that see shit that makin' niggas sick
We are bringing that gangsta lifestyle, engaging in criminal activities that make others envious.
How does it feel to see a G from your clique?
What is it like to witness a gangsta from your group?
Wake up, jumped out of bed wit my grin on (why?)
I woke up and immediately had a smile on my face (why? Because of my gangsta lifestyle).
Last night's dice game got my win on
I won big at the dice game last night.
About a G and a half is what I come with
I brought about $1,500 with me.
But twenty five G's is what I left with
However, I ended up leaving with $25,000.
Teatley was the word I heard
The word 'teatley' was mentioned in my vicinity.
I went deep in my pockets and threw my stars on the cone
I reached deep into my pockets and pulled out my drugs to sell.
Gimme the dice so I can break you niggas
Pass me the dice so I can win all your money.
I threw a see (C-I-X) so my point was the biggie
I rolled a 6 (C-I-X) on the dice, making my point the highest number.
Seven-four-four-tre back to back
I consistently rolled the numbers 7, 4, 4, and 3 in a row.
I sent two fools back to their lizzack
I defeated two opponents in the dice game.
See now I'm off to the graveyard shift
Now I am going to work the late night shift.
And I gots ta pay my dues to make my grip
I have to work hard and earn money to establish my position.
But I chill 'cause my ho might call
I remain relaxed because my partner might contact me.
Ain't no thang 'cause I sleeps all day and slang when night fall
It is not a problem because I sleep during the day and sell drugs when night comes.
And I takes a quick walk up the block
I go for a short walk up the street.
With my Glock cocked, ready to make a stop where I set up shop
I have my gun loaded and prepared to intervene where I conduct my illegal business.
On 59th and 8th Ave where all the homies be hangin'
On the corner of 59th Street and 8th Avenue, where my friends congregate.
That's where a nigga'll be slangin
That is where I will be selling drugs.
I'm makin' a cool grip of shit, this ain't me
I am making a substantial amount of money from illegal activities, which is not my true identity.
So I put my chips together and cops a quarter ki
I consolidate my resources and purchase a quarter kilogram of drugs.
And now the shops on deck
Now I am well-equipped with a large supply of drugs.
And everything that's mines I protect with a Tek, I don't half step
I safeguard everything that belongs to me with a gun, and I don't hesitate to use it.
Now I got ends
Now I have a substantial amount of money.
And I'm rollin' a Lexus, fuck a Benz, and so many new friends
I am driving a Lexus and have many new acquaintances.
But I could only trust a few
However, I can only trust a small number of people.
And unawarely I trusted you
Unknowingly, I placed my trust in you.
But if only G
But if only you were truly loyal and reliable.
It's Snoop, homies from the motherfuckin get-go
It's Snoop Dogg, friends from the very beginning.
Devoted and quotin', back in '84
Loyal and committed, since the year 1984.
I was thirteen, G was a year older
I was thirteen years old, while G was one year older than me.
But I still wadn't afraid to throw him from his shoulders
But I was still willing to fight him, even though he was older and bigger than me.
Gettin' good on the hood was the anticipation
Becoming skilled and respected in the neighborhood was my goal.
And yeah, King Park was the destination
And yes, King Park was the place where it all happened.
Every nigga that I knew was at the Park that night
Every person I knew was present at the Park that night.
Even the smokers that be levellin' gettin' sparked tonight
Even the individuals who usually appear intoxicated and high were present and ready to party.
Back on the streets, straight blue and grey
Once again on the streets, wearing blue and grey clothing.
'Cause I represent like every day
Because I represent my set and lifestyle every single day.
Nigga you can't tell me I don't be on the spot
You cannot deny that I am always present and involved in the action.
When I can tell you all the homies that done get shot
I can name all the friends who have been shot and injured.
From at least about five years ago
Starting from approximately five years ago.
When I was in junior high goin' to Marshall
During my time in junior high school, attending Marshall.
The homey use to come up to the school and rock
One of my friends used to visit the school and cause a commotion.
And leave and have the bitches flockin' his jock
He would leave and attract the attention of the girls, who were interested in him.
Damn them was the days of the past
Those were the nostalgic days of the past.
But since the Pizzound formed we been whippin' people's ass
But ever since the Pizzound (gang) was established, we have been dominant and victorious.
And everybody a blast
And everyone has a great time.
And if you don't believe me nigga you can axe the homey Daz
And if you doubt my claims, you can ask my friend Daz.
And that's your ass
And that is your ultimate downfall.
Fucked around and let Young Swoop take your cash (ha ha)
You made the mistake of allowing Young Swoop to steal your money (laughs).
He didn't even run, he walked away (bust)
He didn't even need to run, he confidently walked away (laugh at the person's incompetence).
'cause I let it sit that day
Because I let the incident happen without intervening.
I wished I was there I would've clowned
I wish I was present, I would have humiliated and mocked the person.
But that's why we axed your bitch ass from the Pound
That is why we got rid of you, you cowardly person.
'cause he wouldn't even squad back
Because he wouldn't back up his friends and fight alongside them.
Man we can't fuck with no niggas like that
We cannot associate with people like that.
He'll get us all cracked
He will get all of us in trouble.
If the police was behind us, he wouldn't even jump out with the strap
Even if the police were chasing us, he wouldn't exit the vehicle with a gun.
Now that's what I call a beeyatch! (Beeiyitch!)
That is the epitome of a cowardly person!
I second the emotion you was dropped the clique (yeah yeah)
I agree with the decision to remove you from our group.
Some of these nigga are bitches too
Some of these individuals are also cowardly and weak.
And some of these niggas look just like you
And some individuals resemble you in appearance.
So if you've ever been toetone
So if you have ever been attacked or defeated.
Go out and get your roll on you punk ass nigga, you'll get stole on
Go and seek revenge, you pathetic person, you will be defeated.
It's 5:30 in the mornin', now I'm yizzawnin
It is 5:30 in the morning and I am yawning.
Now as I perceive to get G to a tee
Now I am focused on perfecting and embodying the gangsta lifestyle.
And before I bail to school you know I blaze up a sack
Before I leave for school, I smoke a significant amount of marijuana.
Another day, another dollar for the gangsta mack
Just another day of making money as a gangsta.
Bitch act like you know, show me some sex and affection
Woman, behave as if you are aware, and provide me with sexual pleasure and affection.
And let me dial slow, flossin', tossin' a bitch (bitch)
And allow me to move at a leisurely pace, showing off my wealth and casually flirting with women.
Yeah Dogg, one more thing I forgot to mention
Yes, my friend, there is one more thing I forgot to mention.
Shoot five niggas, shoot ten
I have killed five people, and I have killed ten.
Shoot the piece, slip to your fiends
Fire a gun, and then distribute drugs to your friends.
Seven, goddamn it, when it deal
I consistently roll the number seven during the dice game.
A '64 for the honeys, straight ho for the G
I drive a 1964 car to attract women, and I have a promiscuous lifestyle as a gangsta.
Young Daz, little nigga you can't fuck with me
Young Daz, you cannot compete with me, I am superior.
Now I knew that them niggas couldn't get at you
I was aware that those individuals could not harm you.
So what made them niggas try to spit at you
So why did they attempt to confront you?
Disrespect a gang that snitch on you
They disrespected a gang that would inform on them.
Y'all punk ass niggas, man y'all some bitches too
You, cowardly individuals, are also weak and pathetic.
Who got some gangsta gangsta shit? (ha ha)
Who possesses some truly gangsta material? (laughs)
Swoop G, I heard somebody's speakin up on you
Swoop G, I heard someone speaking badly about you.
'Cause when I drop mines there was no more nickels and dimes
Because when I presented my music, it surpassed the mediocre competition.
Just quarters, ounces, half ounces and quota
It only consisted of significant amounts of money and drug quantities.
PC is the season and I don't smoke blunt
PCP (a drug) is popular at the moment, and I do not smoke marijuana cigarettes.
It sees the indo with skunk, I might as well get drunk
I prefer to use PCP with marijuana, so I might as well consume alcohol too.
To smoke some stress, that shit'll put a hole in your chest
To alleviate my anxiety, as stress can have detrimental effects on one's health.
I only want another twenty dollar, sure got me fucked up
I only need twenty dollars, but I am having difficulty obtaining it.
My hood is gettin' hot and niggas is tryin ta plottin'
My neighborhood is becoming dangerous, and individuals are plotting against one another.
Come up off a young nigga, call his shots
They want to take advantage of my success and undermine my authority.
Swoop G ain't the one, I do its to be done (aah)
Swoop G is not someone to be messed with, I always get things done (expression of power).
Al-ways have my gun and my G from 2-1
I always carry my gun and remain loyal to my friends from 21st Street.
It's Cerritos but you don't hear me though 'cause you don't really know
I am from Cerritos, but you do not understand or acknowledge this fact because you are uninformed.
About the you-know, I'm Cerritos, silly ho
About the gang I belong to, I am from Cerritos, you foolish person.
Swoop G by the fuckin' L-be 's-see
I am Swoop G, representing Long Beach, California.
None of these nigga want to fuck with these (aah)
None of these individuals want to engage in a confrontation with us (expression of dominance).
Swoop G, Swoop G, G
Swoop G, Swoop G, gangsta.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, DELMER DREW ARNAUD, JAMES (SWOOP G) PARKER, JOSEPH PRIEST BROOKS, RICARDO BROWN, RONALD L. (LIL' STYLE) GILLION
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@StayPosted81
One of the best tracks ever.the energy on it is legendary.
@natturner4687
Yes
@lsea1545
I was 20 in 1995. This song was a serious part of my life. Peace to the DPG and the entire West Coast for influencing a young brotha way out here in Virginia on the East Coast.
@MrMikelew2929
I was 17. Hip Hop raised us, aside from parents and O'G's. I'm glad we had N.W.A. Public Enemy, and Too $hort instead of the Migos and Future. I listen to the new stuff, but the real hip-hop was teaching us SOMETHING.
@ziganometry
I was 15 and banging this album 💿 hard as a MFER on Repeat 🔂 walking to scl lit 🔥 💨
@rcee1226
Yoooo! I was the same age and I still know all of the verses today at 46. This was the HARDEST track on the soundtrack to me. DPGC!!!
@emaricarter4885
nice
@emaricarter4885
@@MrMikelew2929 i hear u.. but migos and these other krews cant Ryme. Think. or Lead like our ancestors.. a lot of those dudes dont have Fathers nor were they influenced.. cant blame them
@crenshawveteran3696
This song really embodies that 90's Gang banging Energy
@smurfnacho
https://youtu.be/6trwArpN2_k?si=dnU0ADCq7saGwT7s