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.
Choke'n Off Dank
Mac Dre Lyrics
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Chokin of dank rolled up in the paroty
Cock everywhere I mean the bitches was at that
I'm peeping the scene seeing who I′m a mac at
This bitch walked in lookin' real prizznity
With no hesitation I step to the brizznity
Said how you doin' baby can I spit at u?
Saucey young tender can I get at u?
′Cause she was jocking md for the rest of the night
We smoked dank and drank tangerey I
Said baby r u sure you can hang with dre?
With the party still poppin' we shook the spot
Cut to my room and I took the cock
For 25 mins md was shoving it
And she was screaming my name and I can tell she was lovin′ it
Cock was thrusted
Nutz was busted
In this no good bitch that some nigga trusted
Pulled up my pants and she put on some lipstick
Went back in the party feeling pimperistic
I could'nthelp but notice that this nigga was stairng
I thought he was trippin′ off the clothes I was wearing
But he stepped to md and said was up punk you
Been fuckin' my bitch and now I want some fun
I said I′m not with the drama so you can save the theatrical
I macked on your bitch 'cause she appeared to be mackable
But instead of this nigga being real on a playa
He took a step back and tried to steal on a playa
I said look fool nobody smashes dre
I though these things like young cassius clay
With one blow I sent the punk to the floor
And said get your ass up if you want some more
These niggas ran up they must of been his crew
Now tell me what the fuck was I supposed to do
Cut to the room and got the m double a
So I can get these muthafuckas from up out of my face
Let off a ratatat
Hopped in my cadillac and burned long
Rubber on them suckaz I got outta that
I got my choppa on my left with my finga on the trigga
Rollin' in a glass house feeling like that nigga
Suckaz started static last night now I′m searchin
Finen put some work in
Yak got me purkin
Seen this sucka posted with his bitch at the liquor store
Put in the clip and go
Didn′t mean to hit the ho
Fully automatic mac 11 spittin' fast
Make sure I get that ass then I hit the gas
Punch it to the hood switchin up now I′m back
Rollin' in the lac still sippin yak
Rollers to their right get behind me I don′t trip
They lookin' for a nigga in a chev I don′t slip
High speed chase if the want to harrass me
Put the lights on switch lanes then pass me
Have me kinda noid but no longer am I spooked
And man like I said if they jacked me they was juked
Creep to the spot where the homeboys romp
Niggas on the dice gettin' paid shootin twamps
30 mins later pockets fat now I'm kool
Steppin out the house niggas scream get that fool
Suckaz smash up in the duce and the squirrel
3 ball heads and a nigga with a curl
Bullets let loose I get it in the chest
Fools smash off creaming trick fuck the crest
Waitin for the muthafuckin ambulance
Thinkin′ to myself I don′t stand a chance
Dizzy and my breathing is impossible
Next thin I know I'm at the hospital
Wakin′ up hurt fresh out the trauma
Lookin' at my bitch and my babys momma
They tryin′ to act kool but I know they hate it
My babys momma says damn dre you bearley made it
Straight towed back sorer than a muthfucka
Thinkin' to myself man I gotta smoke anotha sucka
Chillin′, illin back on the street
Strapped with my gat layin in the back seat
Got a white boy drivin' lookin' like a nerd
Rollin′ in a fucked up thunderbird
Got my gloves on hoodie and my mask in
Madder than a muthafucka fin to some blasting
We hit this dope track like we lookin′ for some rocks
And I hop out the back door and quickly get to poppin'
Suckaz start droppin′ and I stop cappin
And hop back in just like nothin' happened
I′m puttin' in work killin′ fools dissin
A muthafuckin savage a nigga on a mission
"Choke'n Off Dank" by Mac Dre is a song that tells the story of attending a house party with friends where they smoked and drank. Mac Dre sees a girl he likes, and they go to his room to hook up. Later on, he is confronted by the girl's boyfriend, and they fight. In the end, Mac Dre goes back to his criminal ways of robbing and killing people.
Mac Dre paints an image of the party scene where there are girls, drinks, and drugs. He describes the girl he takes to his room as a "prizznity" and a "young tender." This line emphasizes that the girl is young and pretty, which is why he wants to hook up with her. However, things take a drastic turn when the girl's boyfriend confronts him. Mac Dre fights and ultimately goes back to his criminal lifestyle of robbing and killing people. The lyrics depict Mac Dre as an unapologetic gangster and his acceptance of his criminal ways.
Overall, the song emphasizes the rapper's gangster lifestyle and how he glorifies criminal activities. The lyrics are explicit and paint a picture of the violence and illegal activities that Mac Dre engaged in during his lifetime.
Line by Line Meaning
Chillin′ at a house party me and my 40
I'm casually relaxing at a house party with my 40 ounce drink
Chokin of dank rolled up in the paroty
I'm smoking marijuana wrapped in a cigar
Cock everywhere I mean the bitches was at that
Women were all around, showing interest in me
I'm peeping the scene seeing who I'm a mac at
I'm observing the party, identifying who I can charm and impress
This bitch walked in lookin' real prizznity
A beautiful woman entered, looking stunning
With no hesitation I step to the brizznity
I confidently approach her without delay
Said how you doin' baby can I spit at u?
I smoothly ask her how she's doing and if I can talk to her
Saucey young tender can I get at u?
Attractive young lady, may I have a chance with you?
She must of recognize point pimpin′ on site
She must have noticed my pimping charisma instantly
′Cause she was jocking md for the rest of the night
Because of my charm, she was showing me attention the entire night
We smoked dank and drank tangerey I
We smoked high-quality marijuana and drank Tanqueray gin
Said baby r u sure you can hang with dre?
I asked her if she can keep up with me and my lifestyle
With the party still poppin' we shook the spot
As the party continued, we left the crowd and found a private space
Cut to my room and I took the cock
We went to my room, and we engaged in sexual activity
For 25 mins md was shoving it
I was being sexually active with her for a continuous 25 minutes
And she was screaming my name and I can tell she was lovin′ it
She was loudly expressing pleasure and her enjoyment was evident
Cock was thrusted
Engaged in vigorous sexual activity
Nutz was busted
Reached climax or ejaculation
In this no good bitch that some nigga trusted
I ejaculated inside a woman who someone else trusted
Pulled up my pants and she put on some lipstick
Afterward, I quickly got dressed while she applied lipstick
Went back in the party feeling pimperistic
Returned to the party feeling confident and proud of my pimp behavior
I couldn't help but notice that this nigga was stairng
I couldn't ignore the fact that this guy was staring at me
I thought he was trippin′ off the clothes I was wearing
I assumed he was bothered or envious of my fashionable attire
But he stepped to md and said was up punk you
However, he confronted me, saying, 'What's up, punk?'
Been fuckin' my bitch and now I want some fun
Claiming that I had been having sexual relations with his partner and now he seeks retaliation
I said I′m not with the drama so you can save the theatrical
I responded that I don't want any trouble, so he can drop the theatrics
I macked on your bitch 'cause she appeared to be mackable
I flirted with his partner because she seemed open to being approached
But instead of this nigga being real on a playa
Instead of him being honest and accepting of the situation
He took a step back and tried to steal on a playa
He took a step backward and attempted to physically attack me
I said look fool nobody smashes dre
I confidently asserted that no one can harm or defeat me
I though these things like young cassius clay
I had thoughts similar to the mindset of a young Muhammad Ali
With one blow I sent the punk to the floor
With a single punch, I knocked the guy down
And said get your ass up if you want some more
I challenged him to get back up if he wants to continue fighting
These niggas ran up they must of been his crew
These men approached, who were presumably his friends
Now tell me what the fuck was I supposed to do
I was left thinking about what my course of action should be
Cut to the room and got the m double a
I quickly went to the room and obtained a high-powered rifle
So I can get these muthafuckas from up out of my face
To confront and intimidate these individuals and make them leave me alone
Let off a ratatat
I fired multiple gunshots rapidly
Hopped in my cadillac and burned long
I swiftly got into my Cadillac and drove away aggressively
Rubber on them suckaz I got outta that
Escaped the dangerous situation without harm
I got my choppa on my left with my finga on the trigga
I have my heavy assault rifle on my left side, ready to shoot
Rollin' in a glass house feeling like that nigga
Driving in a luxurious car, feeling like a confident and important person
Suckaz started static last night now I'm searchin
Troublemakers caused conflict last night, and now I'm looking for them
Finen put some work in
I plan to confront and engage in physical violence with someone
Yak got me purkin
Alcohol intoxication is making me more alert and ready for action
Seen this sucka posted with his bitch at the liquor store
I noticed a person hanging out with their partner at the liquor store
Put in the clip and go
I loaded ammunition into the gun and proceeded
Didn't mean to hit the ho
I accidentally shot the woman by mistake
Fully automatic mac 11 spittin' fast
I fired a fully automatic MAC-11 firearm rapidly
Make sure I get that ass then I hit the gas
I ensured I hit my intended target, and then I quickly drove away
Punch it to the hood switchin up now I'm back
I accelerated to the neighborhood, changing my location, and now I'm returning
Rollin' in the lac still sippin yak
Driving in the Cadillac, still drinking alcohol
Rollers to their right get behind me I don't trip
Police officers approached from behind, but I remained calm and unfazed
They lookin' for a nigga in a chev I don't slip
They were searching for a suspect in a Chevrolet, but I didn't make any mistakes
High speed chase if the want to harrass me
If they wish to harass me, I won't hesitate to engage in a high-speed pursuit
Put the lights on switch lanes then pass me
When they turn on their police lights, I change lanes, allowing them to pass me
Have me kinda noid but no longer am I spooked
I initially felt paranoid, but now I'm no longer afraid
And man like I said if they jacked me they was juked
As I have mentioned before, if they tried to rob or attack me, they would be deceived or defeated
Creep to the spot where the homeboys romp
I silently approached the area where my friends were hanging out
Niggas on the dice gettin' paid shootin twamps
My friends were gambling and making money by playing dice games
30 mins later pockets fat now I'm kool
After 30 minutes, I had won a significant amount of money, and now I'm feeling good
Steppin out the house niggas scream get that fool
As I stepped out of the house, people shouted, urging others to capture me
Suckaz smash up in the duce and the squirrel
The troublemakers arrived in a two-door vehicle with a woman
3 ball heads and a nigga with a curl
Three bald men and one person with curly hair were among them
Bullets let loose I get it in the chest
Gunshots were fired, and I got hit in the chest
Fools smash off creaming trick fuck the crest
The attackers quickly fled, disrespecting or disregarding the neighborhood they came from
Waitin for the muthafuckin ambulance
I waited for the ambulance to arrive and provide medical attention
Thinkin′ to myself I don't stand a chance
Thoughts of doubt filled my mind as I believed I had little chance of survival
Dizzy and my breathing is impossible
Feeling dizzy and struggling to breathe properly
Next thin I know I'm at the hospital
The next thing I remember is waking up in the hospital
Wakin' up hurt fresh out the trauma
Regaining consciousness, in pain, immediately after experiencing a traumatic incident
Lookin' at my bitch and my babys momma
Gazing at my partner and the mother of my child
They tryin' to act kool but I know they hate it
They are pretending to be fine, but deep down, I know they despise the situation
My babys momma says damn dre you bearley made it
My child's mother exclaims that I almost didn't survive
Straight towed back sorer than a muthfucka
Returning home feeling physically drained and in significant pain
Thinkin' to myself man I gotta smoke anotha sucka
Reflecting on the incident, I conclude that I need to take revenge on someone else
Chillin′, illin back on the street
Relaxing and feeling at ease once again on the streets
Strapped with my gat layin in the back seat
Carrying my gun, which is concealed in the back seat
Got a white boy drivin' lookin' like a nerd
A Caucasian man is driving the car, appearing unassuming or geeky
Rollin′ in a fucked up thunderbird
Driving in a damaged or poorly maintained Ford Thunderbird car
Got my gloves on hoodie and my mask in
Wearing gloves, a hooded sweatshirt, and having a mask ready
Madder than a muthafucka fin to some blasting
Feeling extremely angry, and about to engage in violent action
We hit this dope track like we lookin′ for some rocks
We drove to a specific location, searching for drugs
And I hop out the back door and quickly get to poppin'
I exit the vehicle through the rear door and immediately start shooting
Suckaz start droppin′ and I stop cappin
People start falling to the ground as I cease firing shots
And hop back in just like nothin' happened
I swiftly return to the car as if nothing eventful took place
I'm puttin' in work killin' fools dissin
I'm actively engaging in violent acts and targeting those who disrespect me
A muthafuckin savage a nigga on a mission
I am an unapologetically ruthless individual with a specific objective in mind
Contributed by Logan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.