Career
Mac Dre's music gained popularity in the early to mid 1990s throughout the Bay Area, eventually receiving national recognition through his independent record labels Romp and Thizz Entertainment. He released many hit singles, such as "Too Hard for the Radio", and most recently "Feelin' Myself". He was the creator of the "Thizzle Dance", a popular dance which holds no specific standard. Hardship and controversy were staples of Mac Dre's career. After recording his first three albums between 1989 and 1991, Mac was charged with conspiracy to commit bank robbery. His record label, Romp Productions, and his many references to "Romper Room" in his songs, coincided with a Vallejo robbery gang of the time calling themselves the "Romper Room Gang" and responsible for the robberies of many area banks and pizza parlours. Hicks was alleged to be a member of the gang. The rapper was sentenced to five years in prison in 1992.
In prison, Hicks gained some notoriety by recording the lyrics to songs directly over the Fresno County jail inmate telephone. His album, Young Black Brotha, was a result of such efforts, as well as guest appearances on fellow artists' songs, all while Hicks was still imprisoned. A later album, Back 'N Da Hood, was also made up of these prison-recorded songs.
After his release from prison in 1996, Mac Dre began releasing albums steadily, building pace in the early 21st century. Mac Dre's audience was growing, and mainstream hip-hop stations were beginning to give Hicks' music more airtime. Hicks relocated to Sacramento, California in 2001, where he began a label, Thizz Entertainment.
Death
On November 1, 2004, Mac Dre was shot to death while returning to his hotel after a performance in Kansas city. A car pulled up next to the white van carrying Dre along with other Thizz artists. Whether words where exchanged or not, the ordeal ended in the bloodshed of a bay area rap legend. The van swerved off the road and into a ravine where it ran into a tree. Word is that Dre was thrown from the van, but officials say they found him in the front seat, dead on arrival. Some believe that Mac Dre's killer was Kansas City rapper Anthony "Fat Tone" Watkins. In 2005 Watkins was murdered, allegedly by Bay Area rapper Mac Minister. In March 2006, Mac Minister was arrested by FBI officials.
Be About Yo Doe
Mac Dre Lyrics
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I'm the kind of nigga that'll come through and yoke on you
Burnin rubber in the shitnell, with the 4-0-2
Dippin, dashin, smashin
Through the traffic
Smokin, chokin, hopin,
I rap it
Miami's on deck with three quartes of beer
Clownin all the freaks but he still gets jocked
Bouncin in the seat while the 15's knock
I'm dipped in butter everybody jocks my style
Cal hat pulled down to my eyebrow
Polo geared down
I'm in her ear now
Stealin it, she's feelin it, its all clear now
One more hoe, on my team
I'm a pimp homeboy, what do you mean
Its all about scrilla in the land of thugs and killers
Gangstas, pimps, players, and drug dealers
Chorus 2x
If you, want to fuck with me
Be about yo doe, I gots to have doe
I just want to let you know
Its 2 in the morning and I'm still chasin cash
Other niggaz in the club, still chasin ass
Fuck theezat
I'm all about my screezatch
I got my fishing pole out trying to ceezatch
A big fish, I'm hungary, need a big bitch
I'ma bump a bitch with the quickness
Boy its just pimpin in my blood
Bitches, they all give him love
The Mac name Dre bitch, take it easy
You fuckin wit a street nigga that's greasy
I'll buck yo brotha, fuck yo motha
Keep it on the DL, its all undercover
I'm a hustler bitch, I pull capers
I only fuck with thugs that get paper
Chips, chedda, scrilla, real niggaz, killaz, and drug dealers
Chorus 2x
24 hours, 7 days a week
I do my thug thang, playin in them streets
But the game I play really ain't no joke
Come around my way and you might get smoked
Bullet proof vest's, Chevy SS's
Come through in a bucket
The next day in a Lexus
It's a ghetto life
I don't have no wife
Boy I'm married to the game and I handle my
Business, I'm in this for the money not the honey
Square bitches spooked, they all run from me
Dummy, bitch, if you knew better, you do better
I'ma stay on bitch back like new sweaters
Mac Dre baby
Quit talkin crazy
When you get about some money
Its all gravy
Ask my last bitch square, that's all realla
I only fuck with pimps, killaz and drug dealers
Chorus 2x
In this song, Mac Dre talks about his life as a pimp, gangster, and drug dealer. He starts with describing his fast driving habits and how his candy colored car makes him stand out from the crowd. Despite his violent lifestyle, he is highly respected and his style is emulated by others. He emphasizes the importance of money and how it dominates the life of thugs, killers, and drug dealers. Mac Dre is not interested in meaningless relationships with women and he is only focused on making money. He is also not hesitant to take control of a woman's life, as he mentions "I'll buck yo brotha, fuck yo motha" which shows his dominance over his women. The chorus of the song talks about how he always needs money and how he will only associate with those who can provide him with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the kind of nigga that'll come through and yoke on you
I am the type of person that will quickly overpower and dominate you
Burnin rubber in the shitnell, with the 4-0-2
I am driving recklessly fast in my Chevy Impala with a 402 engine
Dippin, dashin, smashin through the traffic
I am weaving in and out of traffic at high speeds
Smokin, chokin, hopin, I rap it
I am smoking marijuana and hoping to rap well while doing so
My candy's look wet, three coats of clear
My car's paint job is so shiny and reflective that it looks wet with three layers of clear coat
Miami's on deck with three quartes of beer
I have brought Miami beer to the scene, and there are three remaining quarters of it left
Clownin all the freaks but he still gets jocked
I am making fun of women, but I still get women interested in me
Bouncin in the seat while the 15's knock
I am bouncing in my car seat to the beat of the music that is being played on my 15-inch subwoofers
I'm dipped in butter everybody jocks my style
I am dressed in fancy clothing, and many people admire my style
Cal hat pulled down to my eyebrow
My hat from California is pulled down low to the level of my eyebrows
Polo geared down I'm in her ear now
I am wearing Polo brand apparel and speaking closely to a woman's ear
Stealin it, she's feelin it, its all clear now
I am successfully seducing the woman, and it is evident that she is enjoying the interaction
One more hoe, on my team
I have successfully convinced one more woman to join my group of interested partners
I'm a pimp homeboy, what do you mean
I function as a pimp, what explanation is necessary?
Its all about scrilla in the land of thugs and killers
In this world of violent, dangerous people, the most important thing to focus on is money
Chorus 2x
If you, want to fuck with me
Be about yo doe, I gots to have doe
I just want to let you know
If you want to interact with me, you must have money. Allow me to express that to you.
Its 2 in the morning and I'm still chasin cash
It is currently 2am, and I am still in pursuit of financial gain
Other niggaz in the club, still chasin ass
Other men in the club are more interested in courting women than achieving financial success
Fuck theezat
I'm all about my screezatch
I don't care about those other things. I am solely focused on acquiring money
I got my fishing pole out trying to ceezatch
I am comparing the process of obtaining money to the act of fishing, and I am actively trying to catch something of value
A big fish, I'm hungary, need a big bitch
I require a large sum of money, and I am willing to work with a wealthy partner to acquire it
I'ma bump a bitch with the quickness
I will cut ties with a woman quickly if she is not a valuable asset to my financial endeavors
Boy its just pimpin in my blood
I have a natural inclination towards the profession of pimping
Bitches, they all give him love
Women are often attracted to me and my pimp persona
The Mac name Dre bitch, take it easy
I am Mac Dre. Calm down and relax a bit.
You fuckin wit a street nigga that's greasy
You are interacting with a rough, street-smart individual who is not to be trifled with
I'll buck yo brotha, fuck yo motha
I have no qualms with harming your family members if necessary
Keep it on the DL, its all undercover
Let's keep our interactions secret and under wraps
I'm a hustler bitch, I pull capers
I am a professional hustler who can pull off complex schemes
I only fuck with thugs that get paper
I choose to interact with only violent people who are also financially successful
Chips, chedda, scrilla, real niggaz, killaz, and drug dealers
Money, wealth, and violence are the most important things in this dangerous society
24 hours, 7 days a week
All day, every day, I am fully invested in my lifestyle and trying to earn money
I do my thug thang, playin in them streets
I live an illicit, violent lifestyle, constantly navigating through the city's streets
But the game I play really ain't no joke
While I live a dangerous and potentially deadly lifestyle, the lifestyle is not a laughing matter
Come around my way and you might get smoked
If you enter my area, you run the risk of suffering harm up to and including death
Bullet proof vest's, Chevy SS's
I am equipped with a bulletproof vest and a powerful Chevy Super Sport car
Come through in a bucket
The next day in a Lexus
I can go from driving a beat-up, low-quality car to a luxurious Lexus in a day's time
It's a ghetto life
I don't have no wife
My life is one of dangerous living, and I have no desire to settle down with a wife.
Boy I'm married to the game and I handle my
Business
My entire life revolves around the violent and criminal activities that I conduct in order to earn money
I'm in this for the money not the honey
I am not interested in romance, only financial gain
Square bitches spooked, they all run from me
Inexperienced or naive women are afraid of me and opt to avoid interacting with me
Dummy, bitch, if you knew better, you do better
Pitiable woman, if you were more knowledgeable or experienced, you would behave differently
I'ma stay on bitch back like new sweaters
I am going to stay on a woman's case until she fulfills her financial obligations to me
Mac Dre baby
Quit talkin crazy
When you get about some money
Its all gravy
I am Mac Dre. Stop talking nonsensically. Once you have acquired some wealth, everything will be fine.
Ask my last bitch square, that's all realla
Ask my previous partner; what I am saying is 100% truthful and real
I only fuck with pimps, killaz and drug dealers
I choose to interact exclusively with men who are either pimps, violent killers, or drug dealers
Chorus 2x
If you, want to fuck with me
Be about yo doe, I gots to have doe
I just want to let you know
If you want to interact with me, you must have money. Allow me to express that to you.
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