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.
Dipped
Mac Dre Lyrics
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They don't want to see me
These niggaz want to be me
These niggaz want to be me
(x2)
I smoke backwood blunts 'cause they the most expensive
Me no work don't touch no nuts and wrenches
I'm always tree shopping like it's Christmas
Miami my witness
I'm flammy relentless
Yes I pimp bitch and no I didn't rent this
I'm showing no interest in them girls that's broke
You need bank and dank for Furl to smoke
Jumbo prawns and australian lobster
I want everything life has to offer
Coppas jealous 'cause me an my fellas
Eat the legs no more hot dogs and rellish
Two sets of grills, Two sets of wheels
Whatever I feel I do sex and pills
Coogi in the winter with the matchin beanie
Eating linguini
I'm dipped when they see me
I'm dipped when they see me
They don't want to see me
These niggaz want to be me
These niggaz want to be me
(x2)
It's my turn to live like the eyes burn
Keep rollin baby lets smoke til our eyes burn
I'm not concerned with your petty affairs
You been drivin in that same old Chevy for years
Out with old in with the new
This ain't 2k2 nigga what you gon do
Its 2k3 and it's almost over lemme see
July, August, September, October...yup
Boy you better hurry up flip you a model
And some of that new car smell that come in a bottle
When I come through it's like watchin tv
I'm a living video
I'm dipped when they see me
I'm dipped when they see me
They don't want to see me
These niggaz want to be me
These niggaz want to be me
(x2)
Mac Dre's "Dipped When You See Me" is a song about an individual who is unapologetically living their best life. The chorus, "I'm dipped when they see me, they don't want to see me, these n---as want to be me," speaks to the envy that some individuals may have towards those who are successful or living a lavish lifestyle. Mac Dre boasts about smoking expensive backwood blunts, never having to work with nuts and wrenches, and always shopping like it's Christmas. He takes pride in living his life to the fullest, with no interest in women who lack financial stability or indulging in hot dogs and relish. He mentions his love for luxury seafood, designer clothing, and living life without limitations. In essence, Mac Dre's message is about the celebration of one's success, regardless of the opinions of others.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm dipped when they see me
I always look fresh and sharp when people see me
They don't want to see me
Others are envious of my lifestyle
These niggaz want to be me
My success makes others want to copy me
These niggaz want to be me
My success makes others want to copy me
I smoke backwood blunts 'cause they the most expensive
I indulge in expensive and luxurious things
Me no work don't touch no nuts and wrenches
I don't need to work hard or dirty my hands for money
You always see me shopping like it's Christmas
I always buy expensive things for myself, as if it's a holiday
I'm always tree shopping like it's Christmas
I'm always smoking high-quality weed
Miami my witness
My extravagant lifestyle is well-known and witnessed by others
I'm flammy relentless
I never give up or back down in my pursuit of success
Yes I pimp bitch and no I didn't rent this
I'm a pimp who owns everything I possess
I'm showing no interest in them girls that's broke
I only go after wealthy women
You need bank and dank for Furl to smoke
To smoke the best weed like I do, you need money and connections
Jumbo prawns and australian lobster
I only eat expensive, luxurious foods
I want everything life has to offer
I have a strong desire for material possessions
Coppas jealous 'cause me an my fellas
The police are envious of me and my friends
Eat the legs no more hot dogs and rellish
I eat expensive foods instead of cheap fast food
Two sets of grills, Two sets of wheels
I have multiple, expensive accessories
Whatever I feel I do sex and pills
I have a wild and uninhibited lifestyle
Coogi in the winter with the matchin beanie
I wear expensive designer clothes to stay fashionable in the winter
Eating linguini
I eat high-quality Italian food
It's my turn to live like the eyes burn
I'm living my life to the fullest
Keep rollin baby lets smoke til our eyes burn
I enjoy indulging in smoking weed
I'm not concerned with your petty affairs
I don't care about trivial or unimportant things
You been drivin in that same old Chevy for years
Others have been stuck in the same, boring routine for years
Out with old in with the new
I believe in getting rid of old things and replacing them with new
This ain't 2k2 nigga what you gon do
This is a new year, and things will be different
Its 2k3 and it's almost over lemme see
The year is almost over, and I want to make the most of it
July, August, September, October...yup
There are only a few months left until the year ends
Boy you better hurry up flip you a model
Others should hurry up and buy something new that they enjoy
And some of that new car smell that come in a bottle
I enjoy the smell of new things, even if it comes from a bottle
When I come through it's like watchin tv
I'm always entertaining to watch
I'm a living video
My life is like a movie that can be watched
I'm dipped when they see me
I always look fresh and sharp when people see me
They don't want to see me
Others are envious of my lifestyle
These niggaz want to be me
My success makes others want to copy me
These niggaz want to be me
My success makes others want to copy me
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANDRE HICKS
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"Dipped When You See Me"
I'm dipped when they see me
They don't wanna see me
These niggaz wanna be me
These niggaz wanna be me
[x2]
I smoke back wood blunts cause they the most expensive
Me no work don't touch no nuts and wrenches
You always see me shopping like it's Christmas
I'm always tree shopping like it's Christmas
Miami my witness
I'm flammy relentless
Yes I pimp bitch and no I didn't rent this
I'm showing no interest in them girls that's broke
You need bank and dank for Furl to smoke
Jumbo prawns and Australian lobster
I want everything life has to offer
Coppers jealous cause me an my fellas
Eat Fellets no more hot dogs and relish
Two sets of grills, Two sets of wheels
Whatever I feel I do sex and pills
Coogi in the winter with the matching beanie
Eating linguine
I'm dipped when they see me
I'm dipped when they see me
They don't wanna see me
These niggaz wanna be me
These niggaz wanna be me
[x2]
It's my turn to live like the ozborns
Keep rolling baby let's smoke til our eyes burn
I'm not concerned with your petty affairs
You been driving in that same old Chevy for years
Out with old in with the new
This ain't 2k2 nigga what you gone do
It's 2k3 and it's almost over lemme see
July, August, September, October... yup
Boy you better hurry up flip you a model
And some of that new car smell that come in a bottle
When I come threw it's like watching TV
I'm a living video
I'm dipped when they see me
I'm dipped when they see me
They don't wanna see me
These niggaz wanna be me
These niggaz wanna be me
[x2
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@adamwest3512
This song is still in the top 3 rap song!!! I love this hypnotic beat. Damn Mac Dre is gone 18 years ago and i still miss him. :/
@Bizdetail
Looking back, this one truly captures the essence of Mac Dre.
@davidlynch6878
Was talkin about sauce and drippin before the industry caught on to the lingo. Ahead of his time. R.I.P. Mac Dre.
@marcusgilly2388
EVERY PIECE OF LINGO ORIGINATES IN THE BAY
@lasvegas4061
David Lynch very ahead
Cry everyday I think about it
2019!!!!
@jacobmedina2414
2019 and barley catching on haha tip md yeeeeeee!!!
@littleskinz8825
Saucy gravy dipped in butter fuck these lames need to pay homage to the thizz god
Fuck the world we love furl
@biggsteveq8752
Everybody knows half the lingo came from e40 and mac dre
@rennithepooh
Mac always made bangers βΌοΈ
I remember ridin around the hood hood banging this at 14 with all my lil friends, thinking we was so hard π good times !! π rest in love Mac dreezy!!!
@jjrr8215
no one can come as clean as mac dre on the mic!