In 2009, he performed with Lil Wayne on his "I Am Music" tour, performing every night in his own set, as well as mtvU's Spring Break 2009 concert. He also released a mixtape presented by Don Cannon entitled This Is Just a Mixtape, featuring appearances from Lil Wayne, Mistah Fab, Gorilla Zoe, Pleasure P, Rick Ross, Mystikal, and Soulja Slim. His solo album, Main 4 President, is expected to be released around the same time as Lil Wayne's album Rebirth. Mack Maine will appear on the upcoming Young Money collaboration album, including the first single, "Every Girl". Along with Birdman, Slim, Cortez Bryant, and other past and present Cash Money artists, he starred in Lil Wayne's Behind the Music episode, which premiered September 11, 2009. He is now President of Young Money Ent.
Ride For Me
Mack Maine Lyrics
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And your lookin for me
Bitch, I be hustlin like a dog
Tryna make ends meet
Anybody ever try to get in my way
Then you know Imma be going
To jail for murder today
Call me and Wayne Smooth with the rock
Rich and move work, you get it out quick
Yeah I know I rap, but I'm livin off bricks
On that Lean that I'm sellin, I'm pourin
Three's only one, motherfucker
You know who it is
Blow one, motherfucker, get how we live
But we still throgh it up, that's how we is
Make it rain, make it flood in the drout
I got two halfs and them quarters
That's what I'm bout
That's why I chuck 4 blocks
Come with 4 pocks bad bitches cookin for me
The feends is lookin for me
I can't lie, homie, I like myself
Pour up a 4 a lil, before I'm myself
You know you might see me on the flight
Or in the Caraira yeah, we got that white
But we still the stars of the eara
If you're out there in the street
And your lookin for me
Bitch, I be hustlin like a dog
Tryna make ends meet
Anybody ever try to get in my way
Then you know Imma be going
To jail for murder today
Smokin something, man
Feelings beating me down
Bad asses, sellin Crack and stacks
Shit whent from tarific to tragic
Niggas talkin shit
I'll put a hit out on them bastards
Slow them boys down, like Los Angeles trafic
My diamonds is dancin, like television static
Don't throgh the coach on the
First day of practice
Donuts in the 24, bitch, I'm matchin
I'm a green feend, no controlin me
Talkin bout that Cabbage, I be stackin
You niggas is pussy
You be foldin and crackin
My niggas is wishin
I tell m to have it and let shit happen
Cuttin down the neck from the
Bottom of the baskit
These 16s make you rearange your brackets
Hit the final four with my final horse
Fall asleep in the sky, box orbs spitta!
If you're out there in the street
And your lookin for me
Bitch, I be hustlin like a dog
Tryna make ends meet
Anybody ever try to get in my way
Then you know Imma be going
To jail for murder today
Hate it or love it, we thuggin in public
You rappers ain't eatin
Your food cost out of your budget
Your rappers half edea
You spittin your court cases
I spit that boss music, try the fource music
This how a boss move it
36 Os, we don't play halfs
We don't even fuck hoes
And I ain't talkin Coopes
I said pay attention
Let them haters gosep, murders my entention
If you're out there in the street
And your lookin for me
Bitch, I be hustlin like a dog
Tryna make ends meet
Anybody ever try to get in my way
Then you know Imma be going
To jail for murder today
These lyrics, from Mack Maine's song "Ride For Me," portray the gritty and dangerous lifestyle of a hustler trying to make ends meet. The artist talks about his involvement in illegal activities and the consequences he will face if anyone gets in his way.
The first paragraph depicts the artist's dedication to his hustle. He describes himself as hustling like a dog, emphasizing his relentless pursuit of money. He also mentions that he is willing to commit murder to protect his business, highlighting the extreme measures he is willing to take to ensure his success.
In the second paragraph, Mack Maine talks about his involvement in the drug trade. He references various drugs, like lean and bricks (slang for narcotics), to indicate his participation in the drug market. He also mentions his luxurious lifestyle, including expensive cars and white substances, suggesting his involvement in illegal activities has provided him with wealth and status.
The third paragraph delves into the darker side of Mack Maine's lifestyle. He discusses the violence and danger associated with his chosen path. He mentions putting a "hit" out on those who talk bad about him and slowing down his enemies like traffic in Los Angeles. He boasts about his expensive jewelry and warns his rivals that he has no problem resorting to violence to protect himself and his business.
In the final paragraph, Mack Maine addresses the haters and jealous rappers who criticize him. He asserts his dominance in the rap game, claiming to make boss moves and referring to his music as "boss music." He dismisses other rappers who are not as successful as him, suggesting that their careers and finances are inferior. He ends the song with a bold statement, declaring his intention for murder and emphasizing his ruthlessness in protecting his interests.
Overall, these lyrics offer a glimpse into the dangerous and chaotic world of a hustler, where survival and success come at a high price. Mack Maine paints a vivid picture of the consequences and sacrifices one must make in the pursuit of money and power in the streets.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're out there in the street
If you are out in the streets
And your lookin for me
And you are looking for me
Bitch, I be hustlin like a dog
I hustle relentlessly
Tryna make ends meet
Trying to make enough money to sustain myself
Anybody ever try to get in my way
If anyone tries to obstruct my path
Then you know Imma be going
Then you know I will end up
To jail for murder today
In jail for committing murder today
Put the shot, then head straight to the block
Shoot someone and then go directly to the neighborhood
Call me and Wayne Smooth with the rock
Consider me and Wayne skilled at dealing drugs
Rich and move work, you get it out quick
Profitable and efficiently move drugs
Yeah I know I rap, but I'm livin off bricks
I am aware of my career as a rapper, but I primarily make a living from selling drugs
On that Lean that I'm sellin, I'm pourin
I am selling and consuming codeine-based Purple Drank
Three's only one, motherfucker
There is only one thing, motherfucker
You know who it is
You know exactly who I am
Blow one, motherfucker, get how we live
Smoke one marijuana joint, motherfucker, experience how we live
But we still throgh it up, that's how we is
But we still represent our gang, that is who we are
Make it rain, make it flood in the drout
Generate a significant amount of money in a financially challenging situation
I got two halfs and them quarters
I possess drugs divided into two halves and quarters
That's what I'm bout
That's what I am all about
That's why I chuck 4 blocks
That's why I sell drugs in four different neighborhoods
Come with 4 pocks bad bitches cookin for me
Accompanied by four pockets full of money, attractive women prepare meals for me
The feends is lookin for me
Drug addicts are actively searching for me
I can't lie, homie, I like myself
I have to be honest, buddy, I am quite fond of myself
Pour up a 4 a lil, before I'm myself
Consume some Promethazine with codeine syrup before acting like my usual self
You know you might see me on the flight
You might encounter me traveling by plane
Or in the Caraira yeah, we got that white
Or in the Camaro, yeah, we possess cocaine
But we still the stars of the eara
But we are still the prominent figures in our area
Smokin something, man
Engaging in the act of smoking marijuana
Feelings beating me down
Emotions overwhelmingly affecting me
Bad asses, sellin Crack and stacks
Attractive women selling crack cocaine and making money
Shit whent from tarific to tragic
The situation changed from terrific to tragic
Niggas talkin shit
People are speaking negatively
I'll put a hit out on them bastards
I will order someone to murder those individuals
Slow them boys down, like Los Angeles trafic
Delaying and hindering their progress, just like heavy traffic in Los Angeles
My diamonds is dancin, like television static
My diamond jewelry is sparkling and shining brightly, resembling static on a television
Don't throgh the coach on the
Don't throw away the opportunity on the
First day of practice
Initial day of training or preparation
Donuts in the 24, bitch, I'm matchin
Performing donuts with a vehicle equipped with 24-inch rims, bitch, I'm doing the same
I'm a green feend, no controlin me
I am an avid marijuana user, unable to control my consumption
Talkin bout that Cabbage, I be stackin
Referring to money, I am accumulating a significant amount
You niggas is pussy
You individuals are weak
You be foldin and crackin
You crumble and break under pressure
My niggas is wishin
My accomplices are hoping
I tell m to have it and let shit happen
I tell them to take control and let events unfold
Cuttin down the neck from the
Removing the head from the
Bottom of the baskit
Lower part of the container
These 16s make you rearange your brackets
These 16-bar verses make you reconsider and change your rankings
Hit the final four with my final horse
Reach the last four rounds of a competition with my ultimate performer
Fall asleep in the sky, box orbs spitta!
Drift into a peaceful slumber while flying high, skilled in freestyle rap!
Hate it or love it, we thuggin in public
Whether you hate it or love it, we engage in criminal activities openly
You rappers ain't eatin
You rappers aren't making enough money
Your food cost out of your budget
The cost of your meals exceeds your financial means
Your rappers half edea
Your rappers lack substance
You spittin your court cases
You rap about your legal troubles
I spit that boss music, try the fource music
I rap with authority, experience my powerful music
This how a boss move it
This is how a boss conducts themselves
36 Os, we don't play halfs
36 ounces of drugs, we don't deal in halves
We don't even fuck hoes
We don't even have sexual relationships with women
And I ain't talkin Coopes
And I'm not referring to Rolls-Royce coupes
I said pay attention
I said listen carefully
Let them haters gosep, murders my entention
Let those haters gossip, my intention is to commit murders
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