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.
Boss Tycoon
Mac Dre Lyrics
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Uh, what
Nigga what....let's do it, (nigga what)
Nigga what....Like that
(Verse 1: Mac Dre)
I know, doe ray me
But no I'm not a R&B sanger
To them square rubix cubes, who don't smoke and use
I'm a cutthoat boy and I got a short fuse
I get kind of hyphy when I'm gone off a little Gin
You don't like it, say hello to my little friend
Rat-ta-tat-tatta, it really don't matter
I push a hard line cross it, niggaz gon' scatter
I'm not the mad rapper, I'm the rapper gon' bad
Recordin' on Pro-Tools at the pad
I give the game a bath, boy I'm a sav
Come through the sideshow yokin' the Cad
(Chorus 2X)
Fuck what it cost (what it cost)
I'm a boss (I'm a boss), Tycoon (ty-tycoon)
Dipped in sauce (in sauce), I floss (I floss)
I coon (I-I coon)
(Verse 2: Yukmouth)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
What you know about a, 600 V12
CL's spinnin' on them Spreewells, dirty as hell
Like fuck a detail, still knock yo female
Mack that bitch til' she break her Lee nails
On the track in TL, Yukmouth
First week out 80 thousand on the street sales
Now I'm CEO that's seven dollars on the retail, bitch
I got niggaz poppin' they collars, poppin' E pills
Poppin' them bottles, to poppin' them cowards with that heatelle
And fuck Spitz, I get my ice from Vionnis
My new york italianni, he plug me with Spanish mamis
Bitches belly dancin' like a swami, but fuck em'
I'm too cocky, poppin' that Don P., smokin' my broccoli
Cause I'm a million dollar man like Ted Dediase
The FEDz see me, watch me, baby Liberace
The wrist stay rocky, the whips stay saucy, rims glossy
With mackin' as Dre beside me
Call me frosty, frosty the snowman, the Oakland dopeman
Sell more kicks than Copeland's, bitch
The Oakland mayor, the Oakland Raider
With the king of Vallejo, bitch, Foldin' paper
Tycoon
(Chorus)
(Verse 3: Mac Dre)
I ride around town in my clean ass Benz
Range Rov, coughnut on some clean ass rims
Hot like Ted Turner, I pack the lead burner
Spit it, to get it, can't quit it I'm a bread earner (ch-ching)
Post up at the 5-star telly, Dre touch mo' bread
Than a motherfuckin' deli
Young rich nigga, 20 inch nigga, P-I-M-P
It's all on a bitch nigga
I've been gettin' scrill, diamonds in my grill
Rep the pill, and boy do I keep it trill
Showoff, that'll go off on a blade
Kill like Raid and stay gon' off made
Do what the fuck wanna, got bitches on the corner
Not just a thizz user, I'm a thizz owner
Sometimes I thizz, sometimes I shroom
But whatever I do, I'ma stay a Tycoon
(Chorus)
In "Boss Tycoon," Mac Dre raps about his lavish lifestyle as a tycoon in the world of gangster rap. He starts off by stating that he may know Doe Ray Me, but he is not an R&B singer. Instead, he is a gangster rapper who does not like square people who do not smoke weed. He throws middle fingers at them and says that he is a cutthroat boy with a short fuse. He gets hyped up when he drinks Gin and warns those who do not like it to say hello to his little friend. Mac Dre is not just a mad rapper but a rapper that goes bad. He records on Pro-Tools and has a savagery approach to the rap game. Then Yukmouth comes in with his verse and brags about how he drives a 600 V12 CL's spinning on Spreewells. He talks about sales in the streets, and he is currently a CEO. He mentions his affection for luxurious items like bottles, E-pills, and Spanish mamis. He exemplifies his richness with icy wrists, saucy whips, and glossy rims. In the last verse, Mac Dre mentions his "clean ass Benz" and "clean ass rims," which he rides around town. He says he packs lead burner and touches more bread than a deli. He is a young, rich nigga who pimps women and keeps it trill. Sometimes, he thizzes, and other times he shrooms, but he always stays a tycoon.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh, what
Introducing the beginning of the song with a sound of surprise
Nigga what....let's do it, (nigga what)
Asserting his dominance and readiness to start performing
Nigga what....Like that
Reinforcing his assertion and setting the tone for the song
I know, doe ray me
Acknowledging his knowledge of money or wealth
But no I'm not a R&B sanger
Clarifying his identity as a rapper and not a singer
I'm a gangter rapper throwin' the middle fanger
Asserting his rebellious attitude towards mainstream society
To them square rubix cubes, who don't smoke and use
Directing his insult towards those who don't engage in his lifestyle
I'm a cutthoat boy and I got a short fuse
Claiming his dangerous, volatile nature
I get kind of hyphy when I'm gone off a little Gin
Explaining his tendency to get hyped up when drinking gin
You don't like it, say hello to my little friend
Threatening those who criticize him with violence
Rat-ta-tat-tatta, it really don't matter
Using onomatopoeia to describe gunshots and saying that it doesn't matter to him
I push a hard line cross it, niggaz gon' scatter
Stating that others will be afraid of crossing him and that he is dominant
I'm not the mad rapper, I'm the rapper gon' bad
Differentiating himself from those who are just angry and claiming to take action
Recordin' on Pro-Tools at the pad
Explaining how he records his music
I give the game a bath, boy I'm a sav
Claiming to be skilled and successful in his rap career
Come through the sideshow yokin' the Cad
Referring to cruising in his Cadillac during a sideshow
Fuck what it cost (what it cost)
Disregarding the cost of things
I'm a boss (I'm a boss), Tycoon (ty-tycoon)
Claiming his status as a boss and tycoon
Dipped in sauce (in sauce), I floss (I floss)
Describing his style as flashy and impressive
I coon (I-I coon)
Making a pun on the word tycoon and his own name by calling himself a coon, which can be seen as derogatory
What you know about a, 600 V12
Asking what others know about driving a Mercedes-Benz with a V12 engine
CL's spinnin' on them Spreewells, dirty as hell
Describing the spinning rims on his car and how dirty it is
Like fuck a detail, still knock yo female
Suggesting that he doesn't care about having a clean car and still being able to get women
Mack that bitch til' she break her Lee nails
Describing his sexual prowess with women
On the track in TL, Yukmouth
Referring to his origins in the Tenderloin neighborhood in San Francisco and introducing Yukmouth
First week out 80 thousand on the street sales
Claiming to have made a lot of money from selling his music
Now I'm CEO that's seven dollars on the retail, bitch
Proudly announcing his status as CEO and highlighting the price of his album
I got niggaz poppin' they collars, poppin' E pills
Describing the behavior of those around him at parties
Poppin' them bottles, to poppin' them cowards with that heatelle
Referencing the act of popping a bottle of champagne and then shooting someone with a gun
And fuck Spitz, I get my ice from Vionnis
Insulting someone named Spitz and boasting about getting his jewelry from Vionnis
My new york italianni, he plug me with Spanish mamis
Referring to a person who introduces him to women of Spanish descent in New York
Bitches belly dancin' like a swami, but fuck em'
Describing the behavior of women and expressing his disregard for them
I'm too cocky, poppin' that Don P., smokin' my broccoli
Admitting to being arrogant and enjoying luxury alcohol and marijuana
Cause I'm a million dollar man like Ted Dediase
Comparing himself to a famous wrestler who was known for being wealthy and successful
The FEDz see me, watch me, baby Liberace
Claiming that law enforcement officers are keeping an eye on him and referencing the flamboyant style of Liberace
The wrist stay rocky, the whips stay saucy, rims glossy
Describing the impressiveness of his accessories
With mackin' as Dre beside me
Referring to his friend, Mac Dre, who is also involved in the music industry
Call me frosty, frosty the snowman, the Oakland dopeman
Describing himself with a play on a Christmas character's name and referencing his origins in Oakland as a drug dealer
Sell more kicks than Copeland's, bitch
Claiming to sell more drugs than a person named Copeland and insulting them
The Oakland mayor, the Oakland Raider
Proudly proclaiming himself as a figure of leadership and strength in his city
With the king of Vallejo, bitch, Foldin' paper
Describing his friend from Vallejo and their mutual success in the music industry
I ride around town in my clean ass Benz
Describing his luxurious car
Range Rov, coughnut on some clean ass rims
Describing another one of his cars with custom rims
Hot like Ted Turner, I pack the lead burner
Comparing himself to a famous person and admitting to carrying a gun
Spit it, to get it, can't quit it I'm a bread earner (ch-ching)
Explaining that he is successful in his music career and making a sound effect to represent the sound of money being made
Post up at the 5-star telly, Dre touch mo' bread
Referring to staying at a luxury hotel and making money with his friend, Mac Dre
Than a motherfuckin' deli
Using a play on words to compare his wealth to a deli, where money is constantly being exchanged
Young rich nigga, 20 inch nigga, P-I-M-P
Describing himself as young, wealthy, and skilled at getting women
It's all on a bitch nigga
Claiming that everything is possible due to his dominance over others
I've been gettin' scrill, diamonds in my grill
Claiming to have made a lot of money, and describing the diamonds in his teeth
Rep the pill, and boy do I keep it trill
Referring to his involvement with a drug called ecstasy, and describing his authenticity
Showoff, that'll go off on a blade
Describing his tendency to show off and be violent if necessary
Kill like Raid and stay gon' off made
Comparing himself to a bug spray called Raid and claiming to be crazy or high on drugs
Do what the fuck wanna, got bitches on the corner
Claiming to be able to do whatever he wants because of his power, and referring to women on the street
Not just a thizz user, I'm a thizz owner
Claiming to be in control of the drug ecstasy, as well as using it himself
Sometimes I thizz, sometimes I shroom
Describing his use of different drugs
But whatever I do, I'ma stay a Tycoon
Affirming his identity as a successful tycoon, regardless of his drug use or other aspects of his lifestyle
Contributed by Nora F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@FGCane
Mac Dre still the king of The Bay
@beensteppin5762
It’s December 2020 and he’s still king.
@fwtt670
@@beensteppin5762 in April 2021 he still the king
@xxplosive7945
Facts
@christopherwharton6022
And Sac town
@rmel2843
It's 2023 and he is still king!!!! Can't stop listening
@Themoose503
Rip super producer syko...from the northwest portland and ☔ seattle 503 and the 206...legendary thizz producer...show my nigga some love as he thizz in peace!!!
@jamalydude
Love from Coos Bay
@gems8167
Shoutout from the 425. 1!
@03yhungin97
love from the 503