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
Me & My Bitch
Mack 10 Lyrics
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Yo would you kill for me?
Hmmm... yeah
What took you so long to answer motherfucker?
I don't know
The fuck wrong with you bitch?
When I met you I admit my first thoughts was to trick
You look so good huh, I suck on your daddy's dick (yeah)
I never felt that way in my life
It didn't take long before I made you my wife (uh, yeah)
Got no rings and shit, just my main squeeze
Come into the crib, even had a set a keys
During the days you helped me bag up my nickels
In the process, I admit, I tricked a little (yeah)
But you was my bitch, the one who'd never snitch (uhh)
Love me when I'm broke or when I'm filthy fuckin rich
And I admit, when the time is right, the wine is right
I treat you right, you talk slick, I beat you right
Just me and my bitch
But you know you love that ass, don't you?
Yeah, no question
No question
Yo, let me ask you another question
What?
You ever fuck around on me?
Why would I do that?
Yo don't lie to me motherfucker
Moonlight strolls with the hoes, oh no, that's not my steelo
I wanna bitch that like to play celo, and craps
Packin gats, in a Coach bag steamin dime bags
A real bitch is all I want, all I ever had (yeah, c'mon)
With a glock just as strong as me
Totin guns just as long as me, the bitch belongs with me
Any plans with another bitch, my bitch'll spoil it
One day, she used my toothbrush to clean the toilet (that's nasty)
Throwin my clothes out the windows, so when the wind blows
I see my Polos and Timbos
Hide my car keys so I can't leave
A real slick bitch, keep a trick up her sleeve
And if I deceive, she won't take it lightly
She'll invite me, politely, to fight G
And then we lie together, cry together
I swear to God I hope we fuckin die together
Just me and my bitch
Let me tell you nigga, if I ever, ever catch your ass fuckin around
I'ma cut your mother-fuckin dick off
Hah, heheh stop playin, hah
I ain't playin, ain't no jokes, ain't no jokes
Ain't no jokes
Yo, don't don't play with my dick
She helped me plan out my robberies on my enemies
Didn't hesitate to squeeze, to get my life out of danger (yeah)
One day, she put nine one one on the page
Had to call back, whether it's minor or major (yeah)
No response, the phone just rung
Grab my vest, grab my gun, to find out the problem
When I pulled up, police was on the scene
Had to make the U-turn, make sure my shit was clean
Drove down the block, stashed the burner in the bushes
Stepped to police with the shoves and the pushes
It didn't take long before the tears start
I saw my bitch dead with the gunshot to the heart
And I know it was meant for me
I guess the niggaz felt they had to kill the closest one to me
(uh, yeah)
And when I find em your life is to and end
They killed my best friend... me and my bitch
Just me and my bitch
Uh, yeah, yeah
Uh...
Uh, motherfucker yeah
The lyrics to Mack 10's song "Me & My Bitch" present a complicated and dark relationship between Mack 10 and his significant other. Mack 10 begins by asking his partner if they would be willing to kill for him, indicating a sense of loyalty and commitment in the relationship. However, the lyrics quickly take a turn when he admits that his first thoughts upon meeting her were to "trick" or deceive her, and even sucked on her father's dick. Despite this rocky start, the two became inseparable and she helped him with his criminal activities, including robbing enemies and even killing to keep him safe.
As the song progresses, it becomes apparent that the relationship between Mack 10 and his partner is toxic and dysfunctional. He values her loyalty and the fact that she will never betray him, but also resorts to violence and abuse when she talks back or disobeys him. He even admits to tricking her and treating her poorly at times, yet she remains committed to him anyway. In the end, she is killed by his enemies, leaving Mack 10 devastated and vowing to seek vengeance.
Overall, the lyrics to "Me & My Bitch" showcase a complicated and dark relationship between two individuals deeply connected by crime and loyalty, yet marred by abuse, deception, and ultimately tragedy.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo let, let, let me ask you a question yo
Mack 10 starts a conversation with his partner.
Yo would you kill for me?
Mack 10 asks his partner if they would be willing to kill for him.
What took you so long to answer motherfucker?
Mack 10 questions his partner's hesitation to answer immediately.
I don't know
Mack 10's partner hesitantly answers his question.
The fuck wrong with you bitch?
Mack 10 shows frustration towards his partner's response.
When I met you I admit my first thoughts was to trick
Mack 10 admits he initially wanted to use his partner.
You look so good huh, I suck on your daddy's dick (yeah)
Mack 10 is attracted to his partner's physique and reveals an intimate act he committed before.
I never felt that way in my life
Mack 10 confesses his strong feelings towards his partner.
It didn't take long before I made you my wife (uh, yeah)
Mack 10 made his partner his wife quickly after falling in love with her.
Got no rings and shit, just my main squeeze
Mack 10 has no wedding ring, but his partner is his main love interest.
Come into the crib, even had a set a keys
Mack 10's partner has access to his home.
During the days you helped me bag up my nickels
Mack 10's partner assisted him with his drug dealing operation.
In the process, I admit, I tricked a little (yeah)
Mack 10 admits to manipulating his partner while selling drugs.
But you was my bitch, the one who'd never snitch (uhh)
Mack 10 trusts his partner and knows she would never snitch on him.
Love me when I'm broke or when I'm filthy fuckin rich
Mack 10's partner loves him regardless of his financial situation.
And I admit, when the time is right, the wine is right
Mack 10 treats his partner well when everything is going smoothly.
I treat you right, you talk slick, I beat you right
Mack 10 threatens to physically harm his partner if she talks back to him.
Just me and my bitch
Mack 10 and his partner are inseparable.
But you know you love that ass, don't you?
Mack 10 comments on his attraction to his partner's body.
Yeah, no question
Mack 10's partner affirms his statement about loving her body.
Yo, let me ask you another question
Mack 10 continues the conversation with his partner.
You ever fuck around on me?
Mack 10 asks his partner if she has cheated on him.
Why would I do that?
Mack 10's partner denies cheating on him.
Yo don't lie to me motherfucker
Mack 10 warns his partner not to lie to him.
Moonlight strolls with the hoes, oh no, that's not my steelo
Mack 10 prefers to spend time with a specific type of woman and not with promiscuous women.
I wanna bitch that like to play celo, and craps
Mack 10 prefers a partner who enjoys certain games.
Packin gats, in a Coach bag steamin dime bags
Mack 10 wants his partner to carry drugs discreetly in a designer bag.
A real bitch is all I want, all I ever had (yeah, c'mon)
Mack 10 only seeks authentic and loyal partners.
With a glock just as strong as me
Mack 10 expects his partner to be skilled in handling weapons.
Totin guns just as long as me, the bitch belongs with me
Mack 10 wants his partner to be on the same level as him in terms of gun possession and usage.
Any plans with another bitch, my bitch'll spoil it
Mack 10 trusts his partner to ruin any attempts by other women to have a relationship with him.
One day, she used my toothbrush to clean the toilet (that's nasty)
Mack 10's partner plays pranks on him, including using his toothbrush to clean the toilet.
Throwin my clothes out the windows, so when the wind blows
Mack 10's partner throws his clothes out the window, which reveals his clothing choices to passersby.
I see my Polos and Timbos
Mack 10 mentions brand names of clothes he owns that are thrown out the window.
Hide my car keys so I can't leave
Mack 10's partner hides his car keys so he can't leave the house.
A real slick bitch, keep a trick up her sleeve
Mack 10's partner is clever and always has a trick up her sleeve.
And if I deceive, she won't take it lightly
Mack 10's partner takes deceit seriously and will not easily forgive him if he cheats on her.
She'll invite me, politely, to fight G
Mack 10's partner will challenge him to a fight to resolve any issues they have.
And then we lie together, cry together
Mack 10 and his partner will make up and comfort each other after a fight.
I swear to God I hope we fuckin die together
Mack 10 wants to be with his partner until the end of their lives.
Let me tell you nigga, if I ever, ever catch your ass fuckin around
Mack 10 warns his partner about cheating on him.
I'ma cut your mother-fuckin dick off
Mack 10 threatens to castrate his partner if she cheats on him.
Hah, heheh stop playin, hah
Mack 10 makes a lighthearted comment after threatening his partner.
I ain't playin, ain't no jokes, ain't no jokes
Mack 10 clarifies that he is serious about his threat.
Yo, don't don't play with my dick
Mack 10 warns his partner not to deceive him.
She helped me plan out my robberies on my enemies
Mack 10's partner assisted him with planning his illegal activities against his enemies.
Didn't hesitate to squeeze, to get my life out of danger (yeah)
Mack 10's partner is willing to use a firearm to protect him from danger.
One day, she put nine one one on the page
Mack 10's partner called emergency services for him.
Had to call back, whether it's minor or major (yeah)
Mack 10 followed up on the emergency call made by his partner.
No response, the phone just rung
Mack 10 didn't get a response after his partner made the emergency call.
Grab my vest, grab my gun, to find out the problem
Mack 10 prepares to investigate the cause of the emergency call.
When I pulled up, police was on the scene
Mack 10 arrives at the scene and finds the police already present.
Had to make the U-turn, make sure my shit was clean
Mack 10 turns back to ensure he doesn't get caught with any illegal items on him.
Drove down the block, stashed the burner in the bushes
Mack 10 hid his firearm in the bushes while he investigated.
Stepped to police with the shoves and the pushes
Mack 10 confronts and physically resists the police officers at the scene.
It didn't take long before the tears start
Mack 10 starts to cry after discovering something at the scene.
I saw my bitch dead with the gunshot to the heart
Mack 10's partner was shot and killed.
And I know it was meant for me
Mack 10 blames himself for his partner's death, believing she was targeted because of him.
I guess the niggaz felt they had to kill the closest one to me (uh, yeah)
Mack 10 assumes his partner was killed because she was closest to him.
And when I find em your life is to and end
Mack 10 vows to kill the people responsible for his partner's death.
They killed my best friend... me and my bitch
Mack 10 laments the death of his partner, who he considers his best friend.
Uh, yeah, yeah
Mack 10 concludes the song with an emotional statement.
Uh...
An emotional pause in Mack 10's statement.
Uh, motherfucker yeah
Mack 10 emphasizes his emotional state and frustrations with a curse word.
Lyrics © MUSIC & MEDIA INT'L, INC., BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SEAN COMBS, REGINALD D ELLIS, NORMAN A GLOVER, CHUCKY THOMPSON, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE
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