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 4Ă— 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.
Y'All Gone Miss Me
Snoop Dogg Lyrics
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Yeah y'all gone miss me
Harmonizing never miss what you had 'til it's gone
Yeah y'all gone miss me
Y'all gone miss me yeah y'all gone miss me
[Snoop Dogg]
Who that nigga that brought you that gangsta shit
Showed you how to tie a flag on your head
And represent your motherfucking set 'til you're dead
Bust on the cops while I cuss the feds
Roll a joint in the bathtub getting head
Put the g in the p flipped the g to a ki
Put the west coast back on the map bay bee
Check my styles check my files
I've been gang-banging since I was a juvenile
They cut me loose in nine deuce I swore to tell the whole truth
Keep it gang-bang 100 proof
Everybody say hey snoop did death row pay me
Look here young loc shit it's all to the gravy
I really can't trip off the past on the real I had a blast
Tupac rest in peace and god bless all my enemies
[Chorus: Kokane]
Rain drops falling on my head
Fucking with them haters messing with my bread
Talking bout the raindrops falling on my head
Fucking with them haters sleeping in my bed
[Snoop Dogg]
Ain't no limit to this shit ain't no gimmick
Master p good looking out homeboy salute my lieutenant at ease
I'm in it knee deep and can't creep no more
I had to move down south on the low low fo' sho' doe
Dipping through the woods with fiend magic pokey
Mystikal v 90 see boz and p ya heard me
Windows on tint riding like the president
It's evident shit I'm doing good yeah
I moved out the hood like I should say what
And then they had the nerve to call me Hollywood nigga what
But I don't give a fuck if I'm misunderstood
20 crip don't slip yeah it's all to the good
Yeah the homies got twist too what you say
Oh the homies might get me they'll get you
Listen here don't try it and don't deny it
And don't pay 'em no mind dogg man I'm trying
[Chorus]
[Snoop Dogg]
Just when you thought I was gone I'm back on
Knick knack paddy wack give the dogg a home
With a gang of pitbulls rottweilers and doberman pinschers
Bonafied killers
The illest cap peelers that you ever want to meet
Straight up out the ghetto where they pack the heavy metal
I got my hand on the wheel my foot on the gas pedal
I'm driving dogghouse to the next level woof
And bucking two shots at the devil
Run up on his ass and blast like a rebel
Turn up the treble cause I hit you with the bass
Remember my name and remember my face
Remember these words and remember the taste
And remember we all gotta leave this place
I'm trying to stay focused I'm the loc'est in the game
The rap prime minister Mr. G Thing
[Chorus: x2]
Harmonizing to fade with interjections of y'all gone miss me
In the first verse of the song 'Y'All Gone Miss Me,' Snoop Dogg reminisces about the earlier days of his career and how he revolutionized the hip-hop genre with his style of gangsta rap, which was rooted in the gang culture of his hometown of Long Beach, California. He takes pride in being the one who introduced the concept of representing one's set, or gang, to the rap world. He also boasts about his lyrical prowess and being true to his roots, even when he was signed to Death Row Records, one of the biggest hip-hop labels of the 90s.
In the second verse, Snoop talks about his move to the South and how he had to leave the gang life behind to focus on his music career. He mentions his collaborations with fellow rappers from the South, including Mystikal and Master P. He also asserts his authority in the rap game, proclaiming himself to be the 'loc'est in the game' and the 'rap prime minister.' The chorus, sung by Kokane, talks about the struggles of being a successful rapper, dealing with haters, and staying true to oneself.
Overall, the song is a self-referential look back at Snoop Dogg's career and the impact he had on the hip-hop world. It showcases his lyrical prowess, his confidence in his abilities, and his pride in his roots.
Line by Line Meaning
Fades in y'all gone miss me
I'm making a comeback and I know you'll all miss me
Yeah y'all gone miss me
I'm confident that despite my absence, you'll all miss me
Harmonizing never miss what you had 'til it's gone
I'm reminding you that sometimes you don't appreciate what you have until you lose it
Yeah y'all gone miss me
Again, I firmly believe that my absence will be felt
Y'all gone miss me yeah y'all gone miss me
My presence will be missed and I'm emphasizing that point
[Snoop Dogg]
Snoop Dogg starts rapping
Who that nigga that brought you that gangsta shit
I'm reminding you that I brought gangsta rap to the forefront of the music industry
Befo' you motherfuckers was even ready for it
I introduced gangsta rap before the public was even ready to accept it
Showed you how to tie a flag on your head
I taught you how to represent your gang with pride by wearing a flag on your head
And represent your motherfucking set 'til you're dead
I showed you how important it is to stay loyal to your gang throughout your life
Bust on the cops while I cuss the feds
I've expressed my anger towards law enforcement, and I won't stop
Roll a joint in the bathtub getting head
I'm telling you about a time when I was smoking weed in a bathtub, while getting oral sex
Put the g in the p flipped the g to a ki
I took a gram of marijuana and turned it into a kilogram of weed to sell
Put the west coast back on the map bay bee
I'm proud to have contributed to putting the West Coast music scene back on the map
Check my styles check my files
I'm telling you to look at my work and see how good it is
I've been gang-banging since I was a juvenile
I've been in the gang lifestyle since I was a young person
They cut me loose in nine deuce I swore to tell the whole truth
When I was let out of prison in 1992, I promised to always be truthful
Keep it gang-bang 100 proof
I always keep it real and authentic to the gangsta lifestyle
Everybody say hey snoop did death row pay me
People always ask me if Death Row Records paid me
Look here young loc shit it's all to the gravy
I'm telling you that it's all good and I'm not worried about it
I really can't trip off the past on the real I had a blast
I don't dwell on the past and I had a great time during my career
Tupac rest in peace and god bless all my enemies
I'm paying tribute to Tupac and wishing my enemies well
[Chorus: Kokane]
The chorus begins with Kokane singing
Rain drops falling on my head
Kokane is using rain as a metaphor for the negativity in his life
Fucking with them haters messing with my bread
Kokane's haters are trying to mess with his money
Talking bout the raindrops falling on my head
Kokane is emphasizing the constant negativity he deals with
Fucking with them haters sleeping in my bed
Kokane is saying that his haters are always on his mind, even when he's sleeping
[Snoop Dogg]
Snoop Dogg starts rapping again
Ain't no limit to this shit ain't no gimmick
There are no boundaries or gimmicks when it comes to the gangsta lifestyle
Master p good looking out homeboy salute my lieutenant at ease
I'm giving a shoutout to Master P and acknowledging his respect towards me and my position
I'm in it knee deep and can't creep no more
I'm deeply involved in the gangsta lifestyle and can't back out now
I had to move down south on the low low fo' sho' doe
I had to move down South secretly and with certainty
Dipping through the woods with fiend magic pokey
I'm driving through the woods with my friends while high on drugs
Mystikal v 90 see boz and p ya heard me
I'm hanging out with Mystikal, V-90, Boz, and P
Windows on tint riding like the president
I'm driving with tinted windows, like the President of the United States
It's evident shit I'm doing good yeah
It's clear that I'm doing well for myself
I moved out the hood like I should say what
I moved out of the ghetto like I should have, and I'm proud of it
And then they had the nerve to call me Hollywood nigga what
People criticized me for becoming successful and moving away from the hood
But I don't give a fuck if I'm misunderstood
I don't care if people don't understand why I moved away from the hood
20 crip don't slip yeah it's all to the good
I'm reminding people that I'm still a Crip and everything is okay
Yeah the homies got twist too what you say
My friends have also achieved success
Oh the homies might get me they'll get you
If anyone tries to mess with me or my friends, we'll fight back
Listen here don't try it and don't deny it
I'm warning people not to mess with me or my friends
And don't pay 'em no mind dogg man I'm trying
I'm trying to ignore my haters and focus on my success
[Chorus]
The chorus repeats with Kokane singing
[Snoop Dogg]
Snoop Dogg starts rapping one final time
Just when you thought I was gone I'm back on
I'm reminding you that I'm still around and making a comeback
Knick knack paddy wack give the dogg a home
I'm asking for your support and attention
With a gang of pitbulls rottweilers and doberman pinschers
I have a lot of dangerous dogs, similar to how I'm a dangerous person
Bonafied killers
I'm emphasizing how dangerous my dogs are
The illest cap peelers that you ever want to meet
I'm talking about how skilled I am at using guns and how dangerous I can be
Straight up out the ghetto where they pack the heavy metal
I come from the ghetto where people carry guns and use them often
I got my hand on the wheel my foot on the gas pedal
I'm in control and moving forward quickly
I'm driving dogghouse to the next level woof
I'm taking my company to the next level
And bucking two shots at the devil
I'm fighting back against evil
Run up on his ass and blast like a rebel
I'm reinforcing how dangerous I am and how I'm not afraid to fight back
Turn up the treble cause I hit you with the bass
I'm emphasizing how powerful and hard-hitting my music is
Remember my name and remember my face
I want people to remember who I am and what I look like
Remember these words and remember the taste
I want my words and my style to stick with you
And remember we all gotta leave this place
I'm reminding you that we all have to die someday
I'm trying to stay focused I'm the loc'est in the game
I'm staying focused on my goals and I'm the best at what I do
The rap prime minister Mr. G Thing
I'm calling myself the leader of the rap game
[Chorus: x2]
The chorus repeats twice with Kokane singing
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICK JAGGER, KEITH RICHARDS
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