Dedrick Rolison, (born August 9, 1971), better known by his stage name Mack… Read Full Bio ↴Dedrick Rolison, (born August 9, 1971), better known by his stage name Mack 10 is an American rapper and actor. He was a member of hip hop trio Westside Connection, along with Ice Cube and WC. When the West Coast first rose atop the rap industry in the mid-'90s, Mack 10 emerged as one of the coast's most promising talents alongside his longtime associate Ice Cube. The two Los Angeles rappers co-wrote "Foe Life," Mack 10's 1995 breakthrough hit, and united a year later with WC to form the trio Westside Connection, a West Coast gangsta rap supergroup. The Westside Connection album became a sizable hit, rocketing to number two on the Billboard album chart and boasting the anthemic "Bow Down." Mack 10 continued his affiliation with Ice Cube on each successive album while at the same time launching a label of his own, Hoo Bangin' Records. As the '90s came to a close, the rapper's popularity dipped a bit, and he signed with leading Dirty South label Cash Money Records in 2001, where his career underwent some unlikely twists.

Born Dedrick D'Mon Rolison in 1971, Mack 10 perpetually represented Inglewood, California throughout his career, the Los Angeles neighborhood he called home. His professional rap career began in 1995 when he signed with Priority, the premier label for West Coast rap at the time, and released his self-titled album. The West Coast gangsta movement was peaking around this time, and Mack 10 capitalized on the trend with "Foe Life," a song he wrote with Ice Cube, one of the West Coast's reigning talents. The partnership struck gold, and the song became a coastal anthem, opening the door for a successive single, "On Them Thangs." Mack 10 then partnered with Ice Cube again a year later to form the West Coast supergroup Westside Connection along with another Los Angeles rapper, WC. The three had united for a standout song on Mack 10's debut album, "Westside Slaughterhouse," and hoped to reprise their camaraderie for the Westside Connection album. They certainly did so, recording the boastful lead single "Bow Down," which taunted the East Coast, along with several other songs discussing the East-West tension that dominated rap at the time.

Mack 10 followed the number two-charting Westside Connection album with his second album, Based on a True Story, and its lead single, "Backyard Boogie," in 1997. The album became his most successful, peaking at number 14 on the Billboard album chart, and confirmed his quick ascendance to fame. Moreover, the album is generally considered to be Mack 10's career highlight: it features a modest number of guests (Snoop Dogg, E-40, Ice Cube), top-notch G-funk-era producers (Ant Banks, Soopafly), and little of the filler that would begin to populate his successive releases. Mack 10 returned a year later with another Top 20 album, Recipe, which is notable for its abundance of guests. In fact, only one song featured Mack 10 alone; every other song featured at least one guest, if not more; everyone from Master P and Mystikal to Jermaine Dupri and Ol' Dirty Bastard. Following the extravagencies of Recipe in 1997, Mack 10's career began to slowly spiral downward, much like the West Coast gangsta rap scene he rode to fame. His only release in 1998 was Hoo Bangin': Mix Tape, more of a showcase for the many up-and-coming rappers on his Hoo Bangin' label than for himself, and listeners weren't very interested. When Mack 10 finally did return with another full-length of his own, The Paper Route, in 2000, three years after Recipe, listeners similarly weren't very interested.

The relative disappointment of The Paper Route brought Mack 10's souring relationship with Priority Records to an end, and along came Cash Money Records, who happily signed the rapper to a contract. The partnership seemed somewhat unlikely. Cash Money was a leading Dirty South label with a small roster of in-house rappers such as Juvenile and Lil Wayne; however, the label was looking to expand its roster as well as its reach, and Mack 10 offered it a great opportunity to unite the West Coast and Dirty South. The resulting album, Bang or Ball (2001), neither topped the charts nor garnered substantial attention despite boasting "Hate in Yo Eyes," a Dr. Dre production that interpolated the Bee Gees' "Stayin' Alive." The album nonetheless signaled a new direction for Mack 10, who sounded surprisingly comfortable working with one of the Dirty South's premier producers, Manny Fresh. Less than a year later in summer 2002 came Mack 10 Presents da Hood, a Hoo Bangin' release prominently featuring numerous up-and-coming West Coast rappers: K-Mac, Deviossi, Skoop, Cousteau, and Techniec. More importantly, though, the album featured "L.A. for Ya," an anthemic song that was customized for the West Coast's leading radio stations as well as for Lakers and Clippers home games. The customized versions worked, and the song garnered quite a bit of airplay on the West Coast, making it one of Mack 10's biggest hits in years. Ghetto, Gutter and Gangster appeared in 2003 followed by Hustla's Handbook two years later

LBC And The ING
Mack 10 Lyrics

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featuring Snoop Dogg

[Snoop Dogg talking]

Hahaha yeah.

You're about to witness something you never thought you'd witness

before.

Check this out.

[Snoop Dogg]

Welcome to the house the D O double G built

We got honey cream silk and milk

We make that big bank and keep that big shank

Just in case we get slapped into the home we take

Nigga don't think Dogg slips at all

I make chips for crips and the beat dogs

True niggas, do niggas, hey you niggas

Can't get with us 'cause we rip shit up

It's Mack Dime, and D-O dub

Here's a toast to the most, westcoast love

Fo sho though, I let you know from the get go

Pullin on my endo, rollin through the Wood with my kin dog

[Mack 10]

Not De La Soul, but fresh on parole

Now it's all about the hustle with the pebbles on swole

I'm know to the peoples as the Inglewood swanger

Been rollin gold Danas since a BG banger

It's a dog eat dog world in the city that I'm claimin

And niggas say we bangin 'cause our colors be flamin

But I'd rather push crack, let the bank roll stack

I show Snoop how to whoop and then I front him a sack

[Snoop Dogg]

Nigga better blue tennis shoes tidy, with our body

As I fall into the Mack 10 listenin party

Got greeted by some niggas who I never knew

Cold thing about it is that the niggas kept it true

Inglewood family is what they claim to bang

Street Rue and Maddog, I think that was his name

But anyway, what can I say?

Oh by the way, it's anybody 'kay?

So when you in LA, or nigga round my way

Give me a holler on the 310 or 213, yeah

[Hook:] X 3

Long Beach, with the ING

[Mack 10]

I'm makin green in the rap scene from coast to coast

And rollin three wheel motion from the woods to the ocean

See Snoop and Tray Dee in the LBC

And wasn't nobody trippin, just cool as can be

No harm up in (?) so the hatas got bigger

But they figure platinum niggas keep a gold plated trigger

And that's fo sho though, you know how it go

Jump in the low low and bang with the homies, fuck a hoe

So keep away crack and leave your bullet proof vest

Dogg there ain't no need for that, we headed west to the QS

Game recognize game, and it always should

It's all good and you niggas got a passion, Inglewood

Whoever trip get caught up in the middle like Monie

That's on the one and only I keep the big homies for the phonies

So let it be known, from my hood to your town

That connect game niggas is straight down with the Pound

[Snoop Dogg]

Now all my peoples in the LBC pull up a chair and have a dime bag on me

See we be DPGin this, we in this thang to make hits and bump a

bitch and maintain

'cause the more better you get, the more cheddar you get

The more shit you talk, the more wet up you get

See, I found out quick, don't say shit

Just take care of yours, and handle it quick

Yeah, it don't stop for Biggie or Tupac

Niggas been gettin shot on my block

But we got to make a change and the thang is this

I keep my heater by my seater just in case y'all twist

But I wish upon a star

To stay down with Mack Dime, pushin caviar

The real recognize the real, I'll kill for that nigga

ING DPG, deal with it nigga, for real

[Hook] X 2

[Snoop Dogg]

They live on the streets, and they hustle for fame

Some claim twenty crip but most claim insane

See it's not a lifestyle, it's a full time job

And if you live in Long Beach, it's like a macabre

>From blunt to blunt, everybody's bad

And if you don't know where you at you better tuck in your rag

Push heat on the street, with Chuck D's on his feet

Makin money slangin tapes up out the Compton swap meet

[Mack 10]

Up jumps the boogie some niggas gang bang

So keep a big steel if it's a real G Thang

But I kick back, relax, count hundreds by the stacks

And keep the yay on the stove till the whole key cracks

Ain't a busta in the crew, so I'm callin all hogs

It's connect gang rollin with the Pound and Snoop Dogg

And everythang all gravy like it's 'posed to be

It's Long Beach with the Ingle dub O-O-D city

[Hook] (till fade)

Overall Meaning

The song "LBC And The ING" by Mack 10 featuring Snoop Dogg is a celebration of the West Coast and the gang culture that permeates the streets of Los Angeles. The lyrics paint a picture of the rough and tumble lifestyle that rappers like Mack 10 and Snoop Dogg grew up in. The song's opening lines set the tone for what is to come, with Snoop declaring that "You're about to witness something you never thought you'd witness before." This sets the stage for a raucous and raunchy tale of gang life in the Long Beach and Inglewood areas of Los Angeles.

The lyrics are a mix of braggadocio and gritty realism. Mack 10 boasts about making money in the rap scene and rolling three-wheel motion from the woods to the ocean, while Snoop talks about keeping a big shank just in case he needs to defend himself. There is a sense of camaraderie and brotherhood among the rappers, as they shout out to their fellow gang members and pay homage to their neighborhoods.

Overall, "LBC And The ING" is a snapshot of life on the streets of Los Angeles in the 1990s. It features gritty lyrics and a hard-hitting beat that capture the raw energy and essence of West Coast rap.

Line by Line Meaning

Welcome to the house the D O double G built
Come into the world that Snoop Dogg has created with his music

We got honey cream silk and milk
We have everything luxurious and desirable

We make that big bank and keep that big shank
We earn a lot of money and carry weapons for protection

Just in case we get slapped into the home we take
In case we end up in a dangerous situation, we are prepared to defend ourselves

Nigga don't think Dogg slips at all
Don't underestimate Snoop Dogg's ability to succeed

I make chips for crips and the beat dogs
I make money for gang members and the music industry

True niggas, do niggas, hey you niggas
Authentic people who take action, including you

Can't get with us 'cause we rip shit up
You can't keep up with us because we dominate everything we do

It's Mack Dime, and D-O dub
Together, Mack 10 and Snoop Dogg are a powerful force

Here's a toast to the most, westcoast love
Let's celebrate our love for the West Coast

Fo sho though, I let you know from the get go
Certainly, I'm informing you from the beginning

Pullin on my endo, rollin through the Wood with my kin dog
Smoking marijuana and driving through Inglewood with my friend

Not De La Soul, but fresh on parole
I am not a member of the De La Soul rap group, but I am recently released from probation

Now it's all about the hustle with the pebbles on swole
Now my focus is on making money with a lot of success

I'm know to the peoples as the Inglewood swanger
The people in the community know me as someone who drives fancy cars in Inglewood

Been rollin gold Danas since a BG banger
I have been wearing expensive sunglasses since I was young and involved with gang-related activities

It's a dog eat dog world in the city that I'm claimin
The city I claim is a very competitive and dangerous place

And niggas say we bangin 'cause our colors be flamin
People assume we are involved in gang activity because of the colors we wear

But I'd rather push crack, let the bank roll stack
I would prefer to sell drugs and accumulate wealth

I show Snoop how to whoop and then I front him a sack
I taught Snoop Dogg how to fight and then I provided him with drugs

Nigga better blue tennis shoes tidy, with our body
Be careful and wear blue tennis shoes to show loyalty to our gang

As I fall into the Mack 10 listenin party
As I attend Mack 10's listening party for his music

Got greeted by some niggas who I never knew
I was welcomed by unfamiliar people

Cold thing about it is that the niggas kept it true
Surprisingly, those individuals remained loyal and honest

Inglewood family is what they claim to bang
They are a part of a gang called Inglewood family

Street Rue and Maddog, I think that was his name
I believe their names were Street Rue and Maddog

But anyway, what can I say?
Anyway, what else can I say?

Oh by the way, it's anybody 'kay?
Oh, by the way, is anyone okay?

So when you in LA, or nigga round my way
So when you are in Los Angeles or near my location

Give me a holler on the 310 or 213, yeah
Contact me by calling the area codes 310 or 213

I'm makin green in the rap scene from coast to coast
I am earning a lot of money in the rap industry

And rollin three wheel motion from the woods to the ocean
And driving a car with three wheels from the neighborhood to the beach

See Snoop and Tray Dee in the LBC
See Snoop Dogg and Tray Dee in Long Beach

And wasn't nobody trippin, just cool as can be
Nobody was causing any problems, everyone was relaxed

No harm up in (?), so the hatas got bigger
No trouble was happening there, so the haters became more jealous

But they figure platinum niggas keep a gold plated trigger
But they assume that successful rappers carry expensive weapons

And that's fo sho though, you know how it go
And that's definitely how it is, you understand the situation

Jump in the low low and bang with the homies, fuck a hoe
Get in the lowrider car and hang out with friends, not paying attention to women

So keep away crack and leave your bullet proof vest
Avoid involving yourself with cocaine and don't wear a bulletproof vest

Dogg there ain't no need for that, we headed west to the QS
Snoop Dogg, there is no need for that, we are going west to Compton

Game recognize game, and it always should
People who know the game recognize each other, and they always should

It's all good and you niggas got a passion, Inglewood
Everything is fine and you guys have a strong dedication, Inglewood

Whoever trip get caught up in the middle like Monie
Anyone who causes trouble will get caught in the middle like Monie, a reference to a character

That's on the one and only I keep the big homies for the phonies
That's what I believe, I have trustworthy friends to handle fake people

So let it be known, from my hood to your town
Make it clear that from my neighborhood to your location

That connect game niggas is straight down with the Pound
Those involved in the drug trade are loyal to the Death Row Records

Now all my peoples in the LBC pull up a chair and have a dime bag on me
Now all my friends in Long Beach, come sit down and I'll provide you with marijuana

See we be DPGin this, we in this thang to make hits and bump a bitch and maintain
We, as members of the Dogg Pound Gang, are focused on making successful music and enjoying life

'cause the more better you get, the more cheddar you get
Because the more skilled you become, the more money you earn

The more shit you talk, the more wet up you get
The more you boast and provoke others, the more likely you are to be attacked

See, I found out quick, don't say shit
I learned quickly not to say anything

Just take care of yours, and handle it quick
Just take care of your own responsibilities and deal with them promptly

Yeah, it don't stop for Biggie or Tupac
Yeah, the hustle and success continue regardless of the deaths of Biggie or Tupac

Niggas been gettin shot on my block
People have been getting shot in my neighborhood

But we got to make a change and the thang is this
But we need to bring about change, and here's the thing

I keep my heater by my seater just in case y'all twist
I keep my gun next to me in case things go wrong

But I wish upon a star
But I hope and dream for a better future

To stay down with Mack Dime, pushin caviar
To remain loyal to Mack 10 and experience luxury

The real recognize the real, I'll kill for that nigga
True people recognize each other, I'm willing to kill for Mack 10

ING DPG, deal with it nigga, for real
Inglewood and Dogg Pound Gang, accept and deal with it, it's the truth

They live on the streets, and they hustle for fame
They reside in the streets and work hard to achieve success

Some claim twenty crip but most claim insane
Some claim to be a part of the Twenty Crips gang, but most claim to be insane

See it's not a lifestyle, it's a full time job
This is not just a lifestyle, it requires constant effort and dedication

And if you live in Long Beach, it's like a macabre
And if you live in Long Beach, it can be dangerous and deadly

From blunt to blunt, everybody's bad
From one marijuana joint to another, everyone acts tough

And if you don't know where you at you better tuck in your rag
If you are unfamiliar with the area, you should hide your gang-affiliated clothing

Push heat on the street, with Chuck D's on his feet
Carry a firearm in the streets, with Chuck Taylor's sneakers on

Makin money slangin tapes up out the Compton swap meet
Making money by selling music tapes at the Compton swap meet

Up jumps the boogie some niggas gang bang
Here comes trouble, some people are involved in gang activity

So keep a big steel if it's a real G Thang
So carry a big gun if you are truly involved in gang activities

But I kick back, relax, count hundreds by the stacks
But I relax, enjoy life, and count money in large amounts

And keep the yay on the stove till the whole key cracks
And keep the cocaine cooking on the stove until the entire amount is ready

Ain't a busta in the crew, so I'm callin all hogs
There are no cowards in our group, so I'm calling out all the tough individuals

It's connect gang rollin with the Pound and Snoop Dogg
It's the gang connected with Death Row Records and Snoop Dogg

And everythang all gravy like it's 'posed to be
And everything is working out perfectly as it should

It's Long Beach with the Ingle dub O-O-D city
It's Long Beach with the Inglewood neighborhood, representing a city