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.
Morals and Standards
Mac Dre Lyrics
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As the world turns, these are the days of our lives...
So it be told, so it was said... so it was read
Put the kids to bed...
I must warn ya... before I spit this next shit
Parental discretion is strongly suggested
One night I was grindin', out in the rain
Rollers caught me slippin', took a dive in the game
That's when I met him, this nigga Edgar
This nigga Edgar was cool, soon became my relly
We formed a tight bond, he was more than a celly
Shared with him pictures of me wife and kids
It wasn't no thang, shit, he showed me his
Didn't know he was a fake, a cheesecake
But the story unfolds on Edgar's release date
Edgar went to my house, bumped my bitch
Slept in my bed, and played with my kids
Ain' that a bitch? - I didn't trip, have fun
Just let me talk to my daughter, and my son
Every six-hundred, don't like it no more
And I don't think you really should be callin' no more
Oh no, I'ma have to murder
My dear wife, I'ma have to hurt her
It was a cold gloomy day when I got parole
Caught my man with the powder then I scored me some blow
Then I sat and I drank, got high as Eddie Cane
Prayed to the Lord and went and got my thang
Went to this fool house, in my pick-up
The kids get out at 2:00, someone will have to pick up
Then sure enough, up they rolled
Never in my life has my blood ran so cold
I didn't care, nor did it matter
It's murder when you fuckin' with my morals and standards...
My morals and standards... my morals and standards...
In Mac Dre's song "Morals and Standards," he starts off by acknowledging that the world is constantly changing and these are the days of our lives. He then cautions the listener that parental discretion is strongly advised before he shares his story. Mac Dre talks about how he was caught by the police and sent to the high desert where he met a man named Edgar. The two became friends and shared pictures of their families with each other. However, when Edgar got out of prison, he went to Mac Dre's house and slept with his wife and played with his kids. Mac Dre was angry but he did not react right away. Instead, he waited for the right moment to strike. When he got out of prison, he got high, got his gun and went to Edgar's house. He waited until Edgar's children came home from school and shot them to death because he believed that Edgar had messed with his morals and standards.
The song "Morals and Standards" by Mac Dre is a cautionary tale about the dangers of revenge and how it can lead to senseless violence. Mac Dre's story shows how easily people can be influenced by their emotions, and how dangerous it can be when people act on impulse. It illustrates how revenge is not always the right answer when someone feels like they have been wronged. The song is a powerful message that highlights the importance of keeping calm in the face of adversity and not letting one's emotions get the best of them.
Line by Line Meaning
As the world turns, these are the days of our lives...
Every day presents a new set of challenges to be conquered.
So it be told, so it was said... so it was read
The following story is a true one and has been perceived by others as well.
Put the kids to bed...
This story contains mature themes, so it is best to not let children hear it.
I must warn ya... before I spit this next shit
This next portion of the story is going to contain explicit content.
Parental discretion is strongly suggested
Again, listening to this story is not suitable for children.
One night I was grindin', out in the rain
Mac Dre was out working hard, even in bad weather.
Rollers caught me slippin', took a dive in the game
The authorities caught him unaware and he took the fall.
Caught five and some change, shipped to high desert
Mac Dre was sentenced to prison for a few years.
That's when I met him, this nigga Edgar
In prison, Mac Dre met a man named Edgar.
This nigga Edgar was cool, soon became my relly
Mac Dre found Edgar friendly and they became close like family.
We formed a tight bond, he was more than a celly
Mac Dre and Edgar's bond was more than that of typical cellmates.
Shared with him pictures of me wife and kids
Mac Dre trusted Edgar with personal pictures of his wife and children.
It wasn't no thang, shit, he showed me his
Edgar reciprocated and showed Mac Dre pictures of his own family.
Didn't know he was a fake, a cheesecake
Mac Dre was unaware that Edgar was not trustworthy.
But the story unfolds on Edgar's release date
The real story begins after Edgar is released from prison.
Edgar went to my house, bumped my bitch
Edgar slept with Mac Dre's wife.
Slept in my bed, and played with my kids
Edgar also slept in Mac Dre's bed and played with his children.
Ain' that a bitch? - I didn't trip, have fun
Mac Dre was angry but told Edgar to have his fun.
Just let me talk to my daughter, and my son
Mac Dre only wanted to speak with his children.
Every six-hundred, don't like it no more
Mac Dre did not enjoy being away from his family for such a long period of time.
And I don't think you really should be callin' no more
Mac Dre did not want Edgar to contact him any further.
Oh no, I'ma have to murder
Mac Dre is so angry that he is considering killing Edgar.
My dear wife, I'ma have to hurt her
He also contemplates harming his wife.
It was a cold gloomy day when I got parole
Mac Dre was freed from prison on a cold and dreary day.
Caught my man with the powder then I scored me some blow
He caught someone doing drugs and decided to do some himself.
Then I sat and I drank, got high as Eddie Cane
Mac Dre drank and got high to cope with his emotions, like Eddie Cane.
Prayed to the Lord and went and got my thang
He prayed and then got a weapon.
Went to this fool house, in my pick-up
Mac Dre drove to the home of the person who wronged him.
The kids get out at 2:00, someone will have to pick up
He planned his actions based on when his children would be home from school.
Then sure enough, up they rolled
His children arrived home as planned.
Never in my life has my blood ran so cold
Mac Dre was filled with fear, anger, and sadness.
I didn't care, nor did it matter
Mac Dre did not care about the consequences of his actions.
It's murder when you fuckin' with my morals and standards...
When someone betrays Mac Dre's trust and violates his values, he is willing to take extreme actions.
My morals and standards...
Mac Dre has a strict moral code that he will not allow anyone to violate.
my morals and standards...
Mac Dre's values are a core part of his identity.
Contributed by Jordyn F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Philip Hernandez
Who is still listening to this Mac Dre goat .
Pablo Alonzo
2005 to 2021 and going into 2022 Mac Dre is still bumping in my speakers 🔊 R.i.p a king 🤴 👑 🦁 🤴
Ashley Tippit
Bay area staple
Mi_Vida_Luca
2021 daily
Philip Ruael
Shieet who isn’t
Ashley M
Rest In Peace king 💕
Junior Ramos
A real man will never put aside his morals and standards. Once you do that, it's over, you slowly loose yourself after that. Keep it 100 out there and handle your bizz.
Nightmare Core
That's why the government ain't shit.
Adam Hurt
He knew
Luke MF-Knocks
I was 17 when I first heard this shit.....never heard another in my life spit it like Mac Dre. Crazy mouth piece.