The album was originally set to feature no guests and showcase Snoop Dogg only, hence the title "Ego Trippin'".

Snoop Dogg also went on to admit he used ghostwriters for this album, such as American rapper Problem, among others: I was watching Diana Ross get inducted into a Hall of Fame, and she got up there and named all of these great songwriters.

So I’m thinking, Wow, there’s nothing wrong with my pen, but I’m going to let other people write for me[4][5][6]Snoop Dogg originally confirmed that Pharrell, Nelly and Charlie Wilson would appear on a track entitled "Feet Don't Fail Me Now", and that he also would like to work with Bono, Madonna and Mick Jagger as well.

However, "Feet Don't Fail Me Now" and none of the collaborations would make the final album cut except for Charlie Wilson's features.

Another track with Charlie Wilson and The Gap Band called "Can't Say Goodbye" was also confirmed for the album.

"[18] Entertainment Weekly said, "All of Snoop's personalities make appearances on his ninth CD, Ego Trippin'....It's sentimental, it's fun... Maybe this old Dogg doesn't need any new tricks.