20 of Snoop Dogg’s best guest verses

In 1992, Dr. Dre released his debut album, The Chronic, led by the single “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang.” It’s the track where more people were introduced to a young Snoop Dogg. In Snoop’s verse, he introduces himself and lets listeners know he has skills behind the microphone. 

2Pac and Snoop Dogg have unfortunately faced the criminal justice system throughout their lives, but they also dealt with beef in the music industry. The two rappers teamed up on 2Pac’s 1996 single “2 Of Amerikas Most Wanted” to highlight facing their days in court. 

In 2002, Jermaine Dupri released an anthem for the city of Atlanta with “Welcome to Atlanta.” However, when he decided to release a remix, he took his love for the city to another level. Dupri recruited Snoop Dogg, Diddy, and Murphy Lee to rap about their hometowns as well. Snoop uses the opportunity to highlight his town of Long Beach, including palm trees, the love for the Los Angeles Lakers, and gang life. 

Bow Wow has always worked closely with Jermaine Dupri, but Snoop Dogg also mentored him early in his career. On Bow Wow’s second single, “Bow Wow (That’s My Name),” it was only evident to add Snoop to the song. On the track, Snoop doesn’t shy away from using several dog descriptions such as barking, throwing frisbees, and bringing his Doġgystyle essence. 

Throughout Snoop Dogg’s career, he’s reinvented himself to become mainstream across other genres in addition to hip-hop. In 2010, pop singer Katy Perry recruited Snoop Dogg to join her on the single “California Gurls.” On the track, they highlight how no other women come close to comparing to those hailing from the Golden State. As Snoop says, “Toned, tanned, fit and ready / Turn it up ‘cause it’s getting heavy / Wild, wild, West Coast / These are the girls I love the most.” 

50 Cent’s 2003 single “P.I.M.P.” was already a hit song, but he decided to release a remix with a few friends: Snoop Dogg and his fellow G-Unit members Lloyd Banks and Young Buck. Snoop doesn't shy away from discussing any of his pimp ways on the track.

Pharrell and Snoop Dogg have collaborated quite a few times throughout their careers. When Pharrell decided to take on a solo career, he brought Snoop along for his 2006 track “That Girl.” On the track, Pharrell and Snoop highlight the thoughts of seeing a woman they’re interested in. 

On Dr. Dre’s 1999 hit single “Still D.R.E.,” Snoop Dogg doesn’t add his own verse but contributes to the hook and some ad-libs. While Dre uses the track to showcase how he’s one of the best in the hip-hop game, Snoop adds his essence of representing their hometown. As Snoop says on the hook, “I’m representing for them gangstas all across the world / Hittin’ them corners in the low lows, girl.” 

In 2000, rapper C-Murder released his third album, Trapped in Crime, led by the hit single "Down for My N's." Snoop Dogg joins him on the track as they highlight their loyalty to family and friends who have always stayed down for them. 

On Mariah Carey’s 2005 single “Say Somethin',’” she reflects on how people should speak their minds if they’re interested in someone who catches their eye. When Snoop comes on the track, it’s more of an answer to Carey’s request because his verse is all about getting intimate with the potential partner. 

Robert Glasper is a jazz pianist who always recruits some of the best artists to collaborate with on his albums. On his sixth album, Black Radio 2, he called on Snoop Dogg, Lupe Fiasco, and Luke James on the smooth track “Persevere.” The track highlights how people still try to push through even though life can get complicated. 

In 2017, DJ and producer Calvin Harris released his fifth album, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1. Harris teamed up with Snoop Dogg, John Legend, and Takeoff on the breezy sound of “Holiday.” On the track, Snoop details how much he wants to please his partner for the rest of their lives, making every day a holiday for them. 

There’s no doubt that any collaboration between Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg is bound to be a hit. The 2000 single “The Next Episode” finds the two rappers detailing their hometown life and the party scene.

DJ Khaled had listeners feeling confident and victorious on his 2010 single “All I Do Is Win.” In Snoop Dogg’s verse, the rapper highlights his career longevity and how he continues to prosper. He says, “I been running this rap game since I was twenty years old / I hung with the worst of ‘em, burst ‘til I bust ‘em up / Floss ‘em up, toss ‘em up, Hardaway, cross ‘em up.”

In 2000, Eminem released his third studio album, The Marshall Mathers EP. On the album’s final single, “B— Please II,” he teamed up with Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, and Xzibit as a sequel to Snoop’s 1999 track “B— Please.”

Pop group The Pūssycat Dolls teamed up with Snoop Dogg on their 2006 single “Buttons.” The track is all about affirming to their partner how intimate they want to get with each other. As Snoop says in his verse, “I show you how it go down, yeah, I wanna throw down / Me and you one-on-one, treat it like a showdown / You look at me, and I look at you / I’m reaching for your shirt, whatchu want me to do.” 

In 2009, Robin Thicke released his fourth album, Sex Therapy: The Session. On the album’s third single, “It’s In the Mornin,’" he teamed up with Snoop Dogg and producer Teddy Riley. The track feeds into the album’s theme of being intimate with one’s partner, particularly in the morning. As Snoop says in his verse, “Baby said she want a menace like Dennis / So I’m up in this, racket like a tennis / Don’t interrupt me, baby boo, ‘cause I’m not finished.” 

“Holidae Inn” is the second single from Chingy’s 2003 debut album, Jackpot. Teaming up with Snoop Dogg and Ludacris, Chingy uses the track to describe the scene of having a hotel party, such as inviting women over and drinking some libations. 

“I Wanna Love You” is the second single from Akon’s sophomore album Konvicted. Teaming up with Snoop Dogg on the No. 1 single, they highlight how a woman at a club catches their eye, and they want to see what she’s about outside of the club atmosphere. 

One of the standout tracks from 2Pac’s 1996 album, All Eyez On Me, is the Snoop Dogg-assisted track “All About U.” On the track, the rappers highlight how they see the same groupies and video girls hanging out no matter where they go.