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.
U.S. Open
Mac Dre Lyrics
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Da U.S. Open [uh, hello, uh]
Let the games begin [hello, uh, hello]
[Mac Dre]
You white around the mouth
Your lips need car-mex
I'm steady jumpin' out more whips than Car Max
Get weeded not conceded
Give a groupie a call back
I'm all that and a bag a chips dude
Got fists dude
Beat downs get issued
I'm rich dude
TV's and errythang
Diamond's shinin', danglin' from my heavy chain
Very plain, and I come dumb wit it
Your soft, hand it off, let a real nigga run wit it
I'm dumb fitted, shitted, P-O-L-O
Your chick's a flirt
She always tell me "hello"
She shake it like jello to see if I'm a look
She off the hook
And potna I'm a crook
I take your bitch if I want her
Cuss up on her
Bust nuts on her
[Chorus]: Mac Dre
Handcuff your bitch [handcuff the bitch]
If you really love her [if you really love her]
Handcuff your bitch [handcuff the bitch]
If you really love her [if you really love her]
Handcuff your bitch [handcuff the bitch]
If you really love her [if you really love her]
Handcuff your bitch
Handcuff your bitch
Handcuff your bitch
If you love your bitch
[Mac Mall]
Shackles on the ankle of a fast ho, let her go
Baby boo boo fan of Macenroe at every show
Chasey want an autograph
I gave her dick to the throat
Signed it on her grill
"MAC THE MOST" in capitals
Internationally known
Crestside home grown
Game fed, hard head
Three C's, stoned dome
Let the games begin
Let the mackin' commence
Thizz is in the tilt
And we all ignorant
But later for you hater
Y'all make a good payer
Yo bitch is old news
I get it back when I had the gator
But now it's me and Macassi
Servin' it up savagely
Mac Magician specializin'
Keepin' hoes vanishin' POOF!
[Chorus]
In the song "U.S. Open" by Mac Dre, the rapper brags about his wealth, fame, and ability to attract women. He starts off by criticizing someone who appears to be envious of him, pointing out their dry lips and contrasting it with his lavish lifestyle. The chorus repeats the phrase "Handcuff your bitch" as a warning to listeners that if they love their women, they should keep them away from Mac Dre and his crew. Mac Mall also makes an appearance with his own verse, continuing with the theme of macking and how he and Mac Dre are experts in the game. Overall, the song is a testament to the rapper's charisma and magnetism, and how he can easily win over anyone he wants.
Line by Line Meaning
You white around the mouth
Your face is frozen with shock or fear.
Your lips need car-mex
Your lips are dry and chapped.
I'm steady jumpin' out more whips than Car Max
I am frequently seen exiting expensive cars.
I'm rock star stooey wit the Louie guitar strap
I am a fashionable rockstar with a Louis Vuitton guitar strap.
Get weeded not conceded
Stay humble and smoke weed instead of being arrogant.
Give a groupie a call back
Call back a groupie who is interested in you.
I'm all that and a bag a chips dude
I am very confident in my abilities and accomplishments.
Got fists dude
I am skilled at fighting.
Beat downs get issued
I am not afraid to violently attack people who cross me.
I'm rich dude
I have a lot of money.
TV's and errythang
I have a lot of expensive possessions, including televisions.
Diamond's shinin', danglin' from my heavy chain
I have a flashy diamond chain around my neck.
Very plain, and I come dumb wit it
I am straightforward and honest, even when it might not be smart to be.
Your soft, hand it off, let a real nigga run wit it
You are weak, so pass the baton to someone like me who is strong and capable.
I'm dumb fitted, shitted, P-O-L-O
I am dressed in expensive Polo clothing that is perfectly suited to me.
Your chick's a flirt
Your girlfriend is always flirting with me.
She always tell me "hello"
She always greets me with excitement.
She shake it like jello to see if I'm a look
She dances seductively to try to catch my attention.
She off the hook
She is very attractive and desirable.
And potna I'm a crook
And my friend, I am a criminal.
I take your bitch if I want her
I will steal your girlfriend if I desire her.
Cuss up on her
I will talk dirty to her.
Bust nuts on her
I will ejaculate on her.
Handcuff your bitch
You should restrain your girlfriend to prevent me from stealing her away.
If you really love her
If you truly care about her well-being.
Let the games begin
Let the competition start.
Shackles on the ankle of a fast ho, let her go
Do not hold onto a promiscuous woman, set her free.
Baby boo boo fan of Macenroe at every show
A young female fan who loves Mac Dre, and attends all of his concerts.
Chasey want an autograph
Chasey, another fan, wants an autograph from me.
I gave her dick to the throat
I performed oral sex on her.
Signed it on her grill
I signed my name on her teeth.
"MAC THE MOST" in capitals
I wrote my name in big letters to emphasize my importance.
Internationally known
My fame extends beyond the borders of my homeland.
Crestside home grown
I am from the Crestside neighborhood and I am proud of it.
Game fed, hard head
I have become tough through the hardships of life and the streets.
Three C's, stoned dome
I represent and take pride in the Crestside Crip Crew.
Let the mackin' commence
Let the seduction and flirting begin.
Thizz is in the tilt
We are under the influence of the drug Thizz, which is having an effect on our behavior.
And we all ignorant
We are all lacking in knowledge and proper behavior.
But later for you hater
But I will deal with any detractors later.
Y'all make a good payer
You haters make good paying customers, despite not liking me.
Yo bitch is old news
Your girlfriend is no longer interesting to me.
I get it back when I had the gator
I will take back what I once was with a crocodile-like ferocity.
But now it's me and Macassi
Now it is my turn to shine with Macassi, my partner in crime.
Servin' it up savagely
We are aggressively pursuing our goals.
Mac Magician specializin'
I am an expert at manipulating women's emotions.
Keepin' hoes vanishin' POOF!
I am expert at getting rid of women quickly and effectively.
Contributed by Austin O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.