Tre-8 (Walter McCallon) was an American rapper from New Orleans who was one… Read Full Bio ↴Tre-8 (Walter McCallon) was an American rapper from New Orleans who was one of the first artists to release an album for the No Limit/Priority partnership.[1] He grew up in Christopher Homes development in the neighborhood of Algiers, located in the West Bank area of New Orleans. As a high school student, he played in the marching bands of L.B. Landry and O. Perry Walker high schools. His recording career began as a member of the group WestBank Coalition, which included himself (then known as MC P), J' Ro' J, Ice Mike, and T. Smooth. He released his debut album as a soloist, Fright Night, on Smoke 1 Records in 1995. He then signed to Master P's No Limit Records, and released the album Ghetto Stories on October 31, 1995, which rose to #84 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. He left No Limit and released the album Dey Scared of Me on Smoke 1 Records in 1997, which was followed by Nuttin But Drama in 1998 (released in partnership with South Coast Music Group). He also appeared on many recordings with his mentor and friend, the producer and rapper Ice Mike on albums including Slammin Theez Hoez, Ghetto, Do 'em Dirty and True 2 da Game. Tre-8 can also be heard on the novelty favorite for marijuana smokers "Smokus-Pokus" by Bigg Herb, the Code 6 LP Let's Go Get'Em, and a release by the Ghetto Twiinz. He was married to another New Orleans rapper, Cicely Crawford McCallon, who recorded under the name Ju'C in the early 1990s and who was shot to death in 2009. On May 28, 2011, Tre-8 was involved in a car crash.
He was taken to a local hospital, where he died as a result of his injuries.

http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2011/05/local_rapper_tre-8_died_in_a_c.html

[A New Orleans-based rapper known to his fans as Tre-8 died after a car accident in Algiers Saturday night, his mother confirmed today.Tam McCallon Fischer said Tre-8, whose real name was Walter McCallon, 37, died in a hospital after the accident on Tullis and Woodland drives. His daughter, two nieces, a nephew and the mother of his children were in the car with him at the time, and are all in the hospital, Fischer said.]

##R.I.P. Tre-8##

Discography

Year Album

1995 Ghetto Stories 84
1997 Dey Scared Of Me
1998 Nuttin' But Drama
1999 Armageddon - The Last Day For Rappers
2002 2 Hot 4 TV
2006 Fright Night Reloaded
2008 Most Underrated

2011 Dem Haze Boyz - Black & purple

Rev. Do Wrong
Tre-8 Lyrics

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I DO WRONG
I DO WRONG
I DO WRONG
I DO WRONG
I DO WRONG
HOW CAN YOU DO RIGHT? HOW CAN YOU DO RIGHT? I DO WRONG
I DO WRONG
I DO WRONG

I DO WRONG
HOW CAN YOU DO SO RIGHT? HOW CAN YOU DO SO RIGHT? SO RIGHT
SO RIGHT
I DO WRONG
I DO WRONG

I DO WRONG
OH I DO WRONG BUT YOU DO RIGHT

Overall Meaning

The song Rev. Do Wrong by Tre-8 is a reflection on the challenges of living a good life and the struggle to do what is right in a world filled with so much temptation and wrongdoing. Through the repetition of the lyrics "I do wrong" and "How can you do right?" the song highlights the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of negative behaviors and questioning the possibility of achieving righteousness. The line "I do wrong but you do right" suggests an awareness of someone else who may be living a virtuous life and contrasts with the sense of guilt and shame expressed by the singer. The use of the title "Rev. Do Wrong" also provides a layer of meaning by suggesting a religious figure who is wrestling with moral dilemmas.

At its core, Rev. Do Wrong is a song about the human condition and the universal struggle to overcome our flaws and weaknesses. The lyrics are raw and honest, expressing a vulnerability that is relatable to many people. The repetition of the phrase "I do wrong" emphasizes the self-awareness and introspection of the singer, and the question "How can you do right?" is a poignant plea for guidance and inspiration.

Line by Line Meaning

I DO WRONG
I make mistakes and do things that are socially, legally or morally wrong.

HOW CAN YOU DO RIGHT? HOW CAN YOU DO RIGHT? I DO WRONG
I am questioning how other people manage to do what is right when I am always doing the wrong thing.

HOW CAN YOU DO SO RIGHT? HOW CAN YOU DO SO RIGHT? SO RIGHT
Again, I am wondering how others are able to do the right thing all the time while I continue to make mistakes.

OH I DO WRONG BUT YOU DO RIGHT
I am acknowledging that I make mistakes, while others are able to consistently make good choices and do what is right.

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