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.
Whoop Your Ass
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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My nigga said,"Bitch where the hell you been?"
He better end that sentence with no disrespect
Or Ima have to kill that bitch
Whoop that ass Whoop it, Whoop it, Whoop it real good I tried to calm down and not kick his ass
Maybe we could leave that bull shit in the past
Until a blond bitch peaked out of the covers and said
"Baby come back to bed, asap"
He said to the her, "I said shut the fuck up Trish!"
"You′re both done for, you little dumb whores,"
I got up and locked all the doors
"Wait baby I'm sorry, but don′t blame this all on me
I heard you at the club calling Trey daddy,"
"Lets forget this ever happened," I said
"Agreed"
Guess I don't have to
Whoop that ass Whoop it, Whoop it, Whoop it real good After the ho was out the door
We both said "we won't do this no more,"
We shared a laugh, were off to bed
As for me, not yet
Whoop that ass Whoop it, Whoop it, Whoop it real good Went to the drawer, grabbed a forty four
Picked up the pillow case along with the mace
Took his safe, I wasn′t staying for this case
Then I packed my shit
I′m reversed, run and hit
So I went over and
Whooped that ass Whooped it, Whooped it, Whooped it real good Damn, guilt was killing me
But his death got me finally feeling free
An accident is what it'll seem to be
That′s what his ass gets for cheating on me
But it's crazy because I only meant to
Whoop that ass Whoop it, Whoop it, Whoop it real good R.I.P I just murked yo ass
You was taking up oxygen, only used me to smash
Your mind went blank and empty went your bank
But in the end, I really just Lesson to be learned, never cheat
In the end, they all get burned
The lyrics to Snoop Dogg's song "Whoop Your Ass" tell a story of a tumultuous relationship filled with infidelity and betrayal. The singer, presumably Snoop Dogg himself, arrives home late at 3 a.m. and is confronted by his partner. The lyrics indicate that this partner may be a woman, as he mentions her disrespectfully as a "bitch." The singer warns her to refrain from disrespecting him, or she will face dire consequences. This sets the aggressive tone for the rest of the song.
As the song progresses, we learn that the partner's infidelity is revealed when a blonde woman emerges from the covers. This discovery infuriates the singer, escalating the tension between them. The singer locks all the doors, indicating his intent to confront and punish both the partner and the blonde woman. However, the partner pleads for forgiveness and claims innocence, blaming the singer for his actions at the club. They eventually agree to forget what happened, but the singer hints at a future revenge.
The song takes a dark turn as the singer contemplates revenge, deciding to take a firearm and a pillowcase filled with mace. This foreshadows his intention to harm or kill the partner. In a twist, he packs his belongings and escapes instead, leaving his partner behind. The lyrics suggest that the singer ultimately carries out his plan to "whoop that ass," implying physical or fatal harm. The song concludes with a sense of justification, as the singer believes the partner deserved punishment for cheating.
Overall, "Whoop Your Ass" is a narrative-driven song that delves into themes of infidelity, betrayal, revenge, and the consequences of one's actions. It showcases a toxic and volatile relationship, highlighting the consequences of cheating.
Line by Line Meaning
Whoop that ass
Physically discipline someone as a form of punishment
So I came in late like at 3 a.m
I arrived home in the early hours of the morning
My nigga said, "Bitch where the hell you been?"
My friend questioned my whereabouts in a disrespectful manner
He better end that sentence with no disrespect
He should conclude his sentence without any offensive intentions
Or Ima have to kill that bitch
Otherwise, I will be compelled to harm that person
Whoop that ass Whoop it, Whoop it, Whoop it real good
Repeatedly physically discipline someone in a thorough and effective manner
I tried to calm down and not kick his ass
I attempted to control my anger and refrain from physically assaulting him
Maybe we could leave that bull shit in the past
Perhaps we can put our disagreements behind us
Until a blond bitch peaked out of the covers and said
However, a blonde woman emerged from under the sheets and spoke
"Baby come back to bed, asap"
"Darling, return to bed as soon as possible"
His face went from brown to red
His complexion changed from its usual color to red, showing anger
He said to her, "I said shut the fuck up Trish!"
He sternly instructed her to stop talking using offensive language
"You're both done for, you little dumb whores,"
"You both will face consequences, you foolish and promiscuous individuals"
I got up and locked all the doors
I stood up and secured all the entry points
"Wait baby I'm sorry, but don't blame this all on me
"Please wait, my love. I apologize, but it is not entirely my fault
I heard you at the club calling Trey daddy,"
I overheard you referring to another man as 'daddy' at the nightclub
"Lets forget this ever happened," I said
"Let us pretend that this incident never occurred," I suggested
"Agreed"
"I concur"
Guess I don't have to
I suppose I'm not obligated to
Whoop that ass Whoop it, Whoop it, Whoop it real good
Proceed to physically discipline him thoroughly and effectively
After the ho was out the door
Once the promiscuous woman had left the premises
We both said "we won't do this no more,"
We both expressed our intention to refrain from repeating this behavior
We shared a laugh, were off to bed
We chuckled together and went to sleep
As for me, not yet
However, I was not ready for bed just yet
Whoop that ass Whoop it, Whoop it, Whoop it real good
Proceed to physically discipline him thoroughly and effectively
Went to the drawer, grabbed a forty four
I went to a drawer and retrieved a .44 caliber firearm
Picked up the pillow case along with the mace
I also took the pillow case which contained a chemical spray known as mace
Took his safe, I wasn't staying for this case
I decided to steal his safe and had no intention of prolonging my presence in this situation
Then I packed my shit
Subsequently, I gathered my belongings
I’m reversed, run and hit
I quickly reversed my actions and swiftly departed
So I went over and
Therefore, I approached and confronted him
Whooped that ass Whooped it, Whooped it, Whooped it real good
Physically disciplined him thoroughly and effectively
Damn, guilt was killing me
I felt deep remorse and guilt
But his death got me finally feeling free
However, his demise brought a sense of liberation
An accident is what it'll seem to be
It will appear as if his death was unintentional
That's what his ass gets for cheating on me
This is the retribution he deserves for being unfaithful to me
But it's crazy because I only meant to
Ironically, my original intent was solely to
Whoop that ass Whoop it, Whoop it, Whoop it real good
Physically discipline him thoroughly and effectively
R.I.P I just murked yo ass
Rest in peace, I have just caused your demise
You was taking up oxygen, only used me to smash
You were merely consuming air and using me solely for sexual gratification
Your mind went blank and empty went your bank
You lost your mental clarity, and your finances vanished
But in the end, I really just Lesson to be learned, never cheat
Ultimately, the true lesson to be learned is to never engage in infidelity
In the end, they all get burned
Ultimately, all cheaters will suffer the consequences
Writer(s): Snoop Dogg
Contributed by Gabriella F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
einarknutsen
Hip - Hop is like wine, the older, the better ;)
ADHD_WITH_PENNIES
to old it turn to dust but still taste good
Loy_On
Fun fact: the instrumental used for this song comes from an ancient flute song that has been used to hypnotize snakes in India
Franco Pagniello
came looking for this. the origin of the melody
Evil Jesus
Fun fact: none of the 'songs' hypnotized snakes. They just ripped out the fangs and glued the mouth shut like coward pos.
Makcence
Btw the song name is : The Streets of Cairo ( or Poor Little Country Maid ) the song has another version : There's a place in France
Spleemce
Thank you
Oliver Charles
@Evil Jesus ok
Khoders Music
When I hear this song I imagine jumpin' down the street in a lowrider, one hand on the wheel, the other out the window.
BryanBarto
who can even dislike this dope ass beat