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 The Hell Cares
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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back in my memory searching for something sig-a-nificant
deep with enemy i want to travel the world and the 7 seas
adventure to the desert with some water and plant a seed
kick down some of my energy
and now i can see things that before i could never see
a new dimension filled with knowledge and harmony
one brotha 2 anotha kick back and play a drum
between you and me look inside and you'll find
realize what lies deep within your mind
between you and me let the blind lead the blind
Who the hell cares where the fuck you come from
who the hell cares where the fuck you come from
who the hell cares where the fuck you come from
who the hell cares where the fuck you come from
Make your moves get your dibs
nigga fuck them kids talkin shit about you dog,
they don't know how it is on the up yo you know what?
Mutha fuck yo cause i'm the top dog big dog big ball on the block
gettin money fuckin hos and rockin hiphop
methods of mayhem with d-o-double g-y and we ride,
slidin to a whole different beat on the street bang-bang chitty chitty
i'm a crazy nigga from the mad ass long beach city.
I'm not your neighbor i'm a gangsta with the flava and ill behavior.
The opening lines of Snoop Dogg's song "Who The Hell Cares" hint at a profound exploration of the interplay between science and spirituality. The rapper ponders the relation between the theory of relativity and the spiritual realm, seemingly searching for something meaningful hidden in his past. He describes being in conflict with an unknown enemy, and expresses a desire to explore the world and plant a seed of hope in the desert. This yearning for adventure and self-discovery seems to have led him to a new level of perception that allows him to see things he couldn't before; a new dimension filled with knowledge and harmony.
Following this deep and reflective introduction, Snoop shifts gears, and the song turns braggadocious with a more typical gangsta rap tone. He boasts about his status in the hip-hop world, his riches, and his sexual prowess, claiming to be the "top dog big ball on the block." Yet, he also addresses detractors who talk about him behind his back, advising them to focus on their own goals and ignore what others say. The chorus, "Who the hell cares where the f*** you come from," acts as a reminder to stay true to oneself and disregard the criticism of others.
Overall, Snoop Dogg's lyrics in "Who The Hell Cares" present an interesting duality between the spiritual, introspective Snoop and the flashy, self-confident rapper persona he has long cultivated in the public eye.
Line by Line Meaning
Theory of relativity times spirituality adrift
Lost in thought, pondering the intersection of scientific theory and spirituality
back in my memory searching for something sig-a-nificant
Reflecting on my past, seeking meaning in my life
deep with enemy i want to travel the world and the 7 seas
Desiring to explore the world, despite potential obstacles and challenges
adventure to the desert with some water and plant a seed
Planning to embark on a journey of growth and new beginnings
kick down some of my energy
Reducing my stress levels to allow for greater clarity in thought and action
and now i can see things that before i could never see
Gaining a new perspective on life and the world around me
a new dimension filled with knowledge and harmony
Experiencing a heightened level of understanding and peacefulness
one brotha 2 anotha kick back and play a drum
Taking time to connect with others and enjoy life's simple pleasures
Realize what lies deep within your mind
Encouraging self-reflection to discover one's true thoughts and feelings
between you and me look inside and you'll find
Suggesting that introspection can lead to greater understanding and connection with others
Make your moves get your dibs
Encouraging action and taking control of one's life
nigga fuck them kids talkin shit about you dog,
Disregarding negative opinions and criticisms from others
they don't know how it is on the up yo you know what?
Rejecting others' judgment because they lack understanding and insight
Mutha fuck yo cause i'm the top dog big dog big ball on the block
Asserting confidence and dominance in one's position
gettin money fuckin hos and rockin hiphop
Embracing a lifestyle of financial success, sexual conquest, and musical influence
methods of mayhem with d-o-double g-y and we ride,
Creating chaos and mayhem with a partner in crime
slidin to a whole different beat on the street bang-bang chitty chitty
Marching to the beat of one's own drum and embracing individuality
i'm a crazy nigga from the mad ass long beach city.
Proudly representing one's roots and history
I'm not your neighbor i'm a gangsta with the flava and ill behavior.
Rejecting societal expectations and embracing a rebellious, nonconformist lifestyle
Who the hell cares where the fuck you come from
Asking a rhetorical question that challenges the importance of one's background or origin
who the hell cares where the fuck you come from
Repeating the previous question for emphasis
who the hell cares where the fuck you come from
Repeating the previous question again for emphasis
who the hell cares where the fuck you come from
Final repetition of the question, reinforcing the idea that it doesn't matter where someone comes from
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, TIMOTHY J MURRAY, TOMMY LEE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DSMTheEditor
"Ok, let's make a fast buck!"
@devlinnipper4727
This was the first CD I ever bought. Memories <3
@etrotm12thebluewolf15
i was here because of crazy taxi 2 little did i know that snoop was here too
@califaern3sto
Also in crazy taxi 3 high roller
@THPS4.
Crazy Taxi 2
@ashleygruver6006
This still my jam 👌😎✌🔥
@DCFixxer
I was here because I'm Fucking Old and have a Good Memory!
@valeriolegovich1231
fuck yes
@MikaHakkinen83
Phil X on guitar
@gilbertotabares8196
How fast did this fail?